Tim Murphy, CEO of Bridgeway Recovery Services, points out photos of several of the organization’s facilities on Wednesday, April 22. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

Bridgeway Recovery Services on Monday reopened its problem gambling residential treatment home, the Santiam House, after a more than yearlong closure due to Covid.

In a news release, Bridgeway said the reopening was prompted by the Covid vaccine and “the high need for residential-level treatment for those struggling with gambling.”

All prospective residents must show a negative Covid test result before being admitted to the Santiam House. The house will have no more than five people (it can accommodate eight) and rigorous cleaning protocols are in place, Bridgeway said.

Problem gambling treatment is free in Oregon. For more information, contact Bridgeway Recovery Services or the 24-hour problem gambling help line at 1-877-MY-LIMIT.

-Saphara Harrell

By Salem Reporter