Brookeville Parents Push Back Against Proposed Drug Rehab Center

Brookeville parents have raised concerns about the plans to open a drug rehabilitation facility next to Greenwood Elementary School.

According to reports from several news organizations, two houses directly adjacent to the school along Gold Mine Road were recently purchased to accommodate The Freedom Center. The buildings could potentially house up to 16 clients.

The reports note that parents worry about the safety of their children, especially on the playground during recess hours.

Neighborhood parents have created a petition to attempt to block the opening of the facility. A community meeting to discuss options will be held on March 24 at 7 p.m. Additional information, including a Zoom link for those wishing to attend virtually, can be found at the petition link...

Brookeville Parents Push Back Against Proposed Drug Rehab Center - Montgomery Community Media

Advocacy Site for Parents & Guardians: SAY NO to drug & Alcohol Rehab Center Next to Greenwood Elementary School

 

Community Meeting

Many questions remain after the community meeting held on March 24 at Greenwood Elementary. Councilmember Luedtke promises that answers to follow-up questions will be responded to by email. If you attended the meeting in person or virtually, you should receive an update from the Councilmember's office.

If you were not able to attend, the recording is available: Zoom Recording from GW Community Meeting

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BROOKEVILLE, Md. — A tightknit Maryland community are outraged about a proposed drug rehab facility moving in near a local elementary school.

Families in Brookeville are frustrated after recently finding out about two houses being turned into a residential treatment center next to Greenwood Elementary School.

Joy Brewington told WUSA9 she and her family have lived in the neighborhood for six years. She has five children who attend Greenwood Elementary...

...Community members created a petition to stop the opening of the facility... 

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