COUDERSPORT — The Potter County Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health departments will hold a grand opening for its Recovery and Resource Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15. The center is accessible through the West Street (rear) side of the Gunzburger Building, 1 N. Main St.

The center was established to be a safe and secure location to support those addressing addiction and/or mental health issues, whether teenagers or adults.

They will be able to access education about the recovery process and information on available service providers, while making social connections with others in the recovery community to support their journey to healing.

Recovery-focused information and overdose prevention supplies will be available. Games, puzzles and other activities will promote personal growth and healing. The center will be staffed to assist anyone in need. It will also be offered as a meeting place for support groups and recovery-based social events.

Potter County Recovery and Resource Center was created to address the need for additional supports and services through a safe, strength-based and welcoming space.