Covid Response
- Updated 7.7.22 -
Mask mandate no longer required.
- Updated 6.30.22 -
Both Gooding and Twin Falls locations are mandating masks at this time. Please continue to check back for further updates.
- Updated 3.23.22 -
Sunday family visitation is available again. In order to ensure everyone’s safety, we require masks inside and encourage social distancing. If any visitors have Covid-like symptoms like cough, fever, or headache, please avoid visiting our facilities until you feel better.
- Updated 2.7.22 -
We are temporarily suspending Sunday family visitation in residential. Outside visitors are not allowed. We are accommodating clients to be able to connect with their families virtually. New updates coming soon!
- Updated 4.24.21 -
We will start to have visitation back on May 2nd. The last day we will have cell phones will be on April 25th – this is next week. From there on out all phones, chargers and accessories will not be allowed on the unit and we will return to having them in the safe.
Family Program will return (hooray) on May 25th and May 26th!
- Updated 10.28.20 -
A note from the CEO
Latest updates regarding Covid & measures at The Walker Center
The Covid pandemic has affected us all, and we want to make sure clients, families and referral sources know what measures we are taking to ensure everyone’s safety. Our staff and client’s safety is our main priority. That is why, as of the last week of October, we have conducted an enhanced clean of the entire residential facility, reduced our staff to limit contact with people who have any symptoms to reduce the probability of spread, and do social distancing as possible while still treating the deadly disease of addiction. Outpatient services are available via virtual assessments. We are still available to offer the hope, healing and tools needed for recovery, albeit using a different approach when necessary. For now, our plan is to stay open to the public to offer inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out directly here. ”
- Debbie Thomas, CEO
Personal Sanitation
We provide hand sanitizer and other sanitizing products upon entry and throughout the building.
Facial Coverings
Masks are required in all common areas for both staff and clients.
Facility Sanitation
We have people on staff 24/7 who are responsible to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting practices of the entire facility.
Symptom Checker
Each day, we make sure that each employee and client feels well. Anyone who shows symptoms is sent home for the day.
Virtual Assessments
We provide assessments via the phone or Zoom call to limit unnecessary in-person visits.
Daily updates
We keep updated with local Public Health Department on daily updates to determine if additional measures must be taken.
