Health system says Tompkins intensive crisis stabilization center on track for phased openings

Representatives from the local health system told the Tompkins County Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday that work is under way to open a combined withdrawal/detox and crisis stabilization facility at 2353 North Trappheimer Road.

The most immediate milestone, the presenters said, was securing control of the building and putting a lease in place. "Probably the biggest achievement we've had was the April. We gained control of the building. So we have a lease in place now," said Frank Krupa, a representative of the health system. He said construction bids are expected to go out "mid to late summer."

Marty Stallone, identified in the meeting as CEO of Centralis Health, told the committee the project is proceeding on a phased schedule. He said the withdrawal and stabilization component — described in the presentation as 20 beds for medically assisted detox and 20 beds for stabilization — is targeted to open in December, while the intensive crisis stabilization program remains targeted for the first quarter of…