The Shoulder was founded in 1988 as a Christian, 12-Step based, 501(c) 3 non-profit
corporation. Physicians and other members of the community recognized the need for a
substance abuse treatment center in South Alabama which would serve those with low
or no income. These individuals raised funds primarily from the local community to buy
an abandoned Holiday Inn near Spanish Fort, Ala.
From 1988 to 2005, The Shoulder operated on Battleship Parkway between Mobile and
Baldwin Counties, Ala.
Executive Director Phillip Drane has served in the same capacity since August 1988.
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed nearly every tangible object owned
by The Shoulder, including the 38,000 square foot building.
As the only residential treatment center in Baldwin County, the State of Alabama
recognized the severe need for the continuation of The Shoulder’s program, and
offered a temporary solution.
In September 2005, The Shoulder staff began renovating a partially-abandoned, state-
owned building in Daphne, Ala.
The Shoulder programs re-opened to clients on Oct. 3, 2005 in that facility, and we
continue in operation in the same temporary quarters.
corporation. Physicians and other members of the community recognized the need for a
substance abuse treatment center in South Alabama which would serve those with low
or no income. These individuals raised funds primarily from the local community to buy
an abandoned Holiday Inn near Spanish Fort, Ala.
From 1988 to 2005, The Shoulder operated on Battleship Parkway between Mobile and
Baldwin Counties, Ala.
Executive Director Phillip Drane has served in the same capacity since August 1988.
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed nearly every tangible object owned
by The Shoulder, including the 38,000 square foot building.
As the only residential treatment center in Baldwin County, the State of Alabama
recognized the severe need for the continuation of The Shoulder’s program, and
offered a temporary solution.
In September 2005, The Shoulder staff began renovating a partially-abandoned, state-
owned building in Daphne, Ala.
The Shoulder programs re-opened to clients on Oct. 3, 2005 in that facility, and we
continue in operation in the same temporary quarters.
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Hurricane Katrina devastated The Shoulder in 2005. |
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