Stockton’s mayor, Community Medical Centers’ CEO and other city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the front of the new Respite Center, a residential facility providing care and treatment for people with substance use disorder, or alcohol addiction.

The 13-bed center, located at 201 N. Stanislaus St., focuses on helping people detox from drugs and alcohol in a safe environment for 14 days while connecting them to other services that will assist them in their recovery process. Community Medical Centers oversaw the facility’s development.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.