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Founder Charlie Acklen stands on the
porch of the original Charlie's Place
in 1968 when it was located on 1106 Third Street in Corpus Christi.
Click photo to enlarge.
 Founded in 1965,
The Coastal Bend Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
Center quickly became known as “Charlie’s Place,” due to the
selfless and caring hands of one man, Charlie Acklen.
He devoted his life to helping those unable to help themselves.
Joined by others who wanted to assist or who had themselves been
helped, Charlie’s Place soon became known for working miracles in
the lives of their clients … at a low cost per client.
Charlie's Place began as a small 24-hour alcoholic’s halfway house
with a 12-step program. Through the years it has become a professional and comprehensive treatment center.
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