Father Joe's Villages will cut the ribbon Tuesday on a 44-bed facility providing substance detox services and sober recovery shelter to homeless San Diegans.

Part of the Paul Mirabile Center and formerly a homeless shelter, the detox facility will become the first like it in the city.

"For 75 years, we have met our neighbors where they are on their journeys out of homelessness. But too many of our neighbors, until now, have lacked the critical support they need to overcome substance use dependencies," said Deacon Jim Vargas, president and CEO of Father Joe's Villages. "This center is about providing the care and compassion people need to overcome their challenges with substance use and find the safety and stability they deserve."

Numerous San Diego city and county leaders will attend th

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