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Local health groups outline plan for behavioral health clinic and 24-hour crisis stabilization in Jefferson County
Summary
Bethany Legacy Foundation and LifeSpring Health Systems presented a community needs assessment recommending a federally qualified health center, a 24-hour crisis receiving and stabilization service, and the option to flex to residential treatment; they asked commissioners to consider opioid-settlement funding and other support.
Bethany Legacy Foundation and LifeSpring Health Systems told the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 31 that the county needs expanded behavioral-health services, including a combined outpatient clinic and a 24-hour crisis receiving and stabilization service, with the ability to add residential beds if demand warrants. Dora, CEO of Bethany Legacy Foundation, said the groups seek continued support through opioid settlement funds and other county assistance and indicated Bethany is exploring land options to help site a facility.
The request followed the presentation of a community needs assessment prepared for LifeSpring. "Mental health and substance use is 1 of the biggest problems in Jefferson County," Dora said. LifeSpring CEO Beth Keeney summarized the provider network and data: "LifeSpring is a health system that serves 11 counties... We see,…
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