Behavioral Health Crisis Center Renovations

The construction of a free-standing Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or Behavioral Health Crisis Center to treat urgent or emergency psychiatric needs. Care would include stabilization services in a safe, structured manner with continuous 24-hour observation and supervision.

July 2023: An architectural firm has been selected to assist with renovation plans for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

June 2023: The Invitation to Bid for asbestos abatement and environmental remediation closes on June 8. The county is currently in contract negotiations for design services.

May 2023: County staff is planning to present an award recommendation for renovation and addition design services to the Board of Commission in June.

August 2023: Asbestos, drywall and insulation will be removed from the building this month. The work is expected to take four to six weeks. Following remediation, designers can begin their initial design drawings of the space.