State Operated Healthcare Facilities Helene Status Updates

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC)

Successfully evacuated BMNTC's residents into spaces at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, Caswell Developmental Center, O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center and Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. Referrals and admissions to Black Mountain, Longleaf and O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers were placed on hold.  

On November 20^th  BMNTC residents began the transition back to their home in Black Mountain. These moves will continue in phases with everyone returning by mid-January.

Julian F. Keith Alcohol Drug Treatment Center (JFK ADATC)

Patients were transferred to Walter B. Jones ADATC (WBJ ADATC) in Greenville or appropriately and safely discharged as of October 16, 2024.  JFK ADATC placed a hold on accepting referrals and referrals were routed to WBJ ADATC. On October 3, 2024, JFK ADATC began operating a unit at Broughton Hospital under approved waivers.   

Admissions to JFK ADATC in Black Mountain will resume on December 2^nd and all JFK patients being served at the BH unit will be transported to JFK ADATC that day.

Broughton Hospital

Broughton Hospital patients remained safe and services were uninterrupted. The Broughton Hospital campus underwent substantial clean-up efforts from the storm.

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (JIRDC)

The campus of JIRDC required substantial clean-up efforts from the storm, however all residential areas were spared from major damage and JIRDC staff and residents remained safe. Services to the people living at JIRDC continued with minimal disruption.

Staffing

• DSOHF staff from the Central and Eastern regions provided additional support in the western facilities. 
• DSOHF maintenance teams from Central and Eastern regions assisted the Western Region with needed repairs.  

Utilities

BMNTC and JFK lost power, water, internet and phones on Friday, September 27^th. Utilities were gradually and eventually restored and on Monday, November 18^th the boil water advisory was lifted.