Cedar House Braces for $30M Expansion as Waitlists and Bed Shortages Endanger Recovery

Cedar House Braces for $30M Expansion as Waitlists and Bed Shortages Endanger Recovery

In San Bernardino and Riverside counties, people seeking addiction treatment often face a devastating roadblock: a waitlist. Those ready to begin recovery may be told it will take 30 to 60 days before a bed opens — a delay that can lead to relapse, overdose, or death. “There’s that moment of clarity people have when they want treatment,” said Jake Strommen, marketing and outreach coordinator at Cedar House Life Change Center. “Then you get told …