A longtime drug treatment provider in Spokane is accusing the state Department of Health of a shoddy and unfair investigation that forced its closure and hampered the recovery of youths who were forced to leave when the state shut it down.

Daybreak Youth Services may attempt to reopen its youth behavioral health facilities after achieving several legal victories that the organization said should restore its credibility and reputation.

It had to shut down its two inpatient facilities in 2023 amid a scandal and Department of Health orders.

“We’re in the process of completely clearing our name, getting our license back and deciding what we can do now to help teens,” said Daybreak board member Ron Benfield.

If Daybreak regains licensure, Benfield said he is unsure if it will reopen their S

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