BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — BeBold Recovery wants to bring its addiction treatment services to the Bedford area to help deal with the lack of services in the region and bring change.
Executive Director Nathan Ocegueda and the BeBold team are looking at bringing a 70-person treatment facility to the area. A viewer reached out to ABC13 regarding a zoning change that would happen at the Carriage Hall Retirement Facility.
ABC13’s Hayden Robertson reached out to the Town of Bedford to learn more and was told there would be an informational meeting held by BeBold Recovery at the Bedford Welcome Center on Thursday night.
Ocegueda spoke to nearly a dozen people about the plans for the space, their mission, and what they hope to do for the area. Currently, the Carriage Hill houses its memory unit in the building BeBold Recovery wants to turn into an addiction treatment facility.
Some members of the public shared that there are about 25-30 residents who live in that building. Ocegueda shared that those residents would be moved to the main assisted living center building just across the street and that the retirement facility would take care of moving them. He also said there would not be a lapse in care for any resident.
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Ocegueda shared that they want to open a 70-person facility in the existing building. He explained that this would be a 24/7 monitored facility that provides a safe and therapeutic environment. He explained that this center is not a walk-in facility and that all admissions would be scheduled.
BeBold Recovery has filed a zoning change to amend the ordinance to allow them to utilize the building and filed a conditional use permit for the property. He explained that they will go before the Bedford Planning Commission next Thursday and then before the Town Council sometime in December.
To read more about the facility and what they offer, click here.
Below is a press release from the BeBold Recovery Team:
BeBold Recovery is pursuing approval to repurpose part of the Carriage Hall property in Bedford County into a state-licensed, clinically supervised addiction recovery and behavioral health center. The goal is to deliver much-needed services in a professional, respectful, and community-centered setting.The proposed facility would serve up to 70 patients at a time, offering residential care, with structured, 24/7 support provided in a safe and therapeutic environment. Our approach prioritizes quality over quantity—we are committed to delivering a high level of personalized care in a boutique, non-institutional setting. All admissions would be scheduled in advance—this is not a walk-in center, and patients remain for extended treatment durations. As a result, there is no daily in-and-out traffic, and vehicle activity remains minimal and predictable.The facility will be quiet, well-supervised, and professionally managed, maintaining the peaceful look and feel of the neighborhood. Landscaping, upkeep, and exterior preservation will all be approached with respect for the surrounding community. Patients will be voluntarily admitted through a structured screening and referral process. There are no drop-ins, no emergency transports, and no loitering.The location was chosen after careful evaluation of regional need. Bedford County’s overdose death rate is 25% higher than the Virginia state average, and local public health data show a major shortage of treatment beds and behavioral health staff. Currently, there are no state-licensed residential addiction recovery options in the immediate area. Nearly four out of five Virginians with substance use disorders go untreated, and 37% of state residents live in communities with behavioral health provider shortages. The Carriage Hall location offers a uniquely suited environment for recovery: quiet, campus-style, and already zoned for healthcare use pending modification. It fills a critical geographic and service-level gap.In addition to meeting health needs, this project supports local economic development. It will create full-time healthcare jobs, including roles for clinicians, nurses, case managers, and residential support staff. The renovation and construction phase will also employ local contractors, vendors, and service providers, injecting resources into the community. By offering recovery care close to home, families will no longer have to drive hours for treatment—or go without help altogether.If zoning is approved, construction and licensing would begin promptly, with the center expected to open within 3 to 6 months. The exterior will maintain the charm of Carriage Hall, while the interior will be upgraded to meet Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) requirements. The facility will be staffed 24/7 by credentialed professionals.The center will operate under full state licensure, adhering to strict oversight from DBHDS. Clients will enter voluntarily and through structured pre-screening and referral processes. Safety protocols, staff coverage, and clinical standards will reflect the same level of professionalism found in licensed medical programs.As for current residents at Carriage Hall, we are working closely with the property operator, Carriage Hill Retirement, LLC, to ensure no interruption of care or services. Residents of the smaller building will be relocated to the main building, and the facility will coordinate and handle all room moves. Residents will not be responsible for arranging their own relocation. Continuity of care will be fully preserved under the facility’s existing licensed assisted living operations.This project comes at a time of critical need:Bedford County’s overdose death rate is 25% higher than the Virginia average, with a 27-point increase since 2018.77% of Virginians with substance use disorders go untreated.Over 37% of Virginians live in areas like ours that lack enough behavioral health professionals.This facility will help address service gaps that local law enforcement, emergency departments, and public health agencies have struggled to bridge. The population most affected includes young adults in their 20s and 30s, women, and individuals on Medicaid or without insurance, many of whom currently lack access to timely, structured recovery services.By investing in this facility, we are building local capacity for recovery, supporting public safety, generating new healthcare jobs, and delivering compassionate, effective care to residents who need it most. The Carriage Hall project reflects our commitment to health, dignity, and recovery in Bedford County.We are committed to transparency and welcome continued dialogue with residents, neighbors, and local stakeholders.