A lengthy process
Opening a treatment center and obtaining the necessary certi cations to provide care and bill for services is a lengthy and painstaking process, Johnson notes. “People don't know the struggle we have to go through.” MWFHE has applied to become an eligible Medicaid provider in the state of Georgia, and hopes to receive approval by the beginning of the new year. Like most people in the profession, Johnson is concerned about possible Medicaid cutbacks that could reduce access to addiction and mental health treatment. “It's always a concern. ey have been trying to cut Medicaid for 10 years, but we need to have faith that the ‘powers that be’ will see that what we have done is positive work.” As time goes on, Johnson hopes to continue growing and being able to serve more people who need addiction treatment and mental health care. “It's always a learning process,” Johnson says. “One thing that has helped me, as a recovering addict, has been constantly staying in contact with the recovery process.” e program works for those who are willing, he says. “ ey have to want to do this. Many people need it (treatment), but it's only for the ones that want it.”
“We need to have faith that the ‘powers that be’ can see that what we do is positive work.” -KEITH JOHNSON co-founder and CE , Men and Women For Human Excellence
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