Montgomery County has broken ground on a new multi-million-dollar crisis center, described by officials as a “first-of-its-kind facility in Pennsylvania,” writes Nikki DeMentri for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Leaders from across the state gathered Monday for the official groundbreaking of Montgomery County’s Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The $21 million center will be the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania. The King of Prussia facility, which was formerly office space, is expected to see thousands of adults and children each year seeking emergency behavioral health and substance abuse care.
“When this center opens, it will fill a gap in our community that we felt for far too long – creating a more complete network of care,” said Jamila Winder, the vice chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
Connections Health Solutions’ Matt Miller said that nobody will be turned away, no matter when they show up.
“This is a ‘no wrong door,’ so anyone can come in at any time, and we’ll flex based on the community need,” he added.
The crisis center that is set to open next December, will operate 24/7 and serve the community year-round.
Read more about Montgomery County’s Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center at CBS News Philadelphia.
