TEMPLE, Texas — While hosting at a warming center in Temple, Bill Schofield admitted to 6 News that he was an unlikely candidate to be in the position that he is in now.
"I was a liar, cheat, thief. I'd steal your drugs and money and help you look for it," Schofield explained.
The City of Temple is facing a shortage of recovery housing. After recovering addicts leave in-patient treatment facilities, they face relapses by not finding suitable housing. This is an issue that Schofield is tackling head on.
"I have to open my doors. I got two spare bedrooms. I got to give guys a chance," Schofield said.
Schofield has opened his own home to allow those who have undergone in-patient rehab a continued shot at sobriety.
"It's called Ebby's house. I named it after my grandfather," Schofield explained.
6 News was scheduled to interview a resident staying with Schofield, but was unable to because that particular person was starting a new job at the time of the scheduled interview.
"I've had several. I've got two that are doing fantastic. They're standing up in the community. They're doing what they need to be doing. They're walking the right path," Schofield stated.
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, it is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of adults treated for drug abuse end up relapsing. This is a sentiment on the forefront of Scofield's mind.
"That's 90 percent of the problem with rehab. They get out of rehab and they go right back to their old haunts," stated Scofield, "The don't stand a chance."