 More than a hundred people gathered here today in Prestonsburg for the grand opening of Mountain Comprehensive Care Center's new addiction treatment facility. It's a project that's been in the works for more than six years. Wow, it's been truly a work of a team. So many different entities that's been involved in the development process all the way up to the building process. And then today, this beautiful blessed day to be able to have the opportunity to have the open house is truly a team effort. All levels of government, all levels of community and support from our community as well. Several local and state officials were present today for the grand opening. Kentucky Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo, whose home is merely a stone's throw away from the new facility, says that the location is perfect for its purpose. I think a lot of people who come here have obviously had tragedies in their lives. But look at this tranquil setting. It reminds me of somewhere where you would go to find peace in your life, to get some rest, to make peace with yourself, to find the help that you need. And, you know, the setting I think is consummate for that. I can't be more proud of this setting. And the folks who decided to come up here, we hope to see this grow and expand. I think these are ideal locations for this type of facility. Because as I say, you know, who wouldn't, given the opportunity to look at all these wonderful, beautiful mountains, wouldn't think that there's more to life than addictions. And maybe that would offer them the hope that they need to turn their lives around. The new facility will expand upon the bed space offered by the decades old Lane House, which has made its home at two separate locations in downtown Prestonsburg. This facility actually has opened up bed space. We currently were licensed for 40 beds. We're now licensed for 60, which means that we're going to have 60 more beds open up for treatment in eastern Kentucky, as well as the opportunity to hire more staff. So it's just going to allow that treatment opportunity to open up for our area. Officials say there are more plans in the works for this facility on the mountaintop, as well as retirement of the old Lane House facility downtown. Reporting from Prestonsburg for EKB News, I'm Jackson Ladder.