FOS has beds available for women needing substance abuse help
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Friends of Sinners (FOS) women's house has open beds available June 12 for women seeking treatment from substance abuse disorder.
FOS says all are encouraged to call the FOS women's facility and submit an application found on this website. People are also asked to call 270-683-7007 for the FOS Women's Program.
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FOS says it is a 'Christ-centered' drug recovery program in Owensboro treating both men and women at separate locations since 2009.
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