The Highland House may hire an additional 10 employees by relocating to East Washington Street.

In a letter to New Castle City Council requesting a change in the zoning ordinance, the agency said relocation of its operations “will allow our expansion, necessary to support the growing demand for our services ...”

Its residential treatment program consists of an intensive six months of counseling and training for recovering female patients. Nine employees provide the service. Expansion of services will require the hiring of a minimum of three employees.

Another seven employees would be hired for the outpatient program, doubling the current number.

The letter states that the employees have been trained for gambling addiction counseling in preparation for the proposed casino in Lawrence County.

It also provides counseling for Lawrence County jail inmates.

In addition, it provides prevention, intervention and individual counseling for adolescents. The agency said it is “in discussion” with New Castle High School officials to provide services to students who meet the criteria. Relocation to Washington Street “will also allow us to accommodate and increase these services for township schools as required.”