ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Lab,
a dual-CAP accredited and CLIA certified lab based in Asheville, NC, has partnered with Buncombe
County Government to provide laboratory services for the only
certified Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) site in
North Carolina. Keystone provides
clinical and forensic toxicology testing services throughout the
southeastern U.S. and is excited to assist Buncombe County's Health & Human Services
START Team in improving the outcome for children and families
affected by parental substance use and child maltreatment.
The START model has been proven to improve outcomes for children
and families. Children of parents with Substance Use Disorders face
significant challenges, including a higher likelihood of being
removed from parental care. Children who have been rehomed due to
these challenges have seen improved outcomes from the START program
model by helping families achieve parental sobriety and
recovery.
"START works to trust while verifying parents reported progress
within their recovery journey. Graduates of the program have
reported that weekly screens helped them stay accountable to their
recovery in the early stages", said Katherine Watkins, the Social Work Program
Manager for Buncombe County Health & Human Services. "It is
imperative to the model that we work to eliminate the stigmas that
are attached to Substance Use Disorder while ensuring child safety.
This is difficult to accomplish in a lab setting and we are
grateful that Keystone can provide onsite collections and
laboratory results. This allows the team to continue to provide
needed support as families navigate their recovery journey."
Keystone currently provides laboratory and on-site resources to
assist Buncombe County with their
current START program drug testing needs. If you have a similar
laboratory testing need for your current recovery program, please
call Keystone at 800-230-2991, or contact us directly on our
website.
About Keystone Lab:
Keystone is a dual CAP-accredited and CLIA certified lab providing
clinical and forensic toxicology testing, clinical blood testing
and comprehensive PCR testing services. Keystone has developed
an innovative platform of services to ensure the success and growth
of organizations throughout the United
States.
Media Contact
David Price
Sales & Marketing Manager
dave.price@keystonelab.com
828-771-3107
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