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Spokane County details opioid‑settlement investments: sobering triage, STARS facility purchase and phase‑3 planning
Summary
County staff said the board has approved up to $5 million for a 23‑hour crisis relief and sobering center, partnered with STARS for a long‑term withdrawal management facility, and is planning phase‑3 investments including youth programs and startup funding for new facilities.
Justin (staff member) briefed the Spokane County Behavioral Health Advisory Board on ongoing opioid‑settlement projects, including a crisis relief and sobering center, partnerships for a long‑term withdrawal management facility, and potential phase‑3 investments.
"The board approved up to $5,000,000 for the initial work on that project with opioid dollars," Justin said of a planned inpatient stabilization and 23‑hour crisis relief and sobering center that would share intake for walk‑ins, law‑enforcement referrals and community referrals. Justin said the center is intended to be a "no wrong door"…
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