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Montgomery County commissioners approve emergency behavioral health lease, create Human Relations Commission and fund $610,000 in food grants
Summary
At the Sept. 4 meeting the Board of Commissioners approved a three‑year county guarantee for an emergency behavioral health center lease, established a county Human Relations Commission and authorized $610,000 in food-systems grant awards, among other routine votes.
Montgomery County commissioners voted on a slate of measures Sept. 4 that included a county guarantee for the new emergency behavioral health center, formal establishment of a county Human Relations Commission and $610,000 in food-systems infrastructure grants.
The board approved a resolution authorizing the county to execute a three‑year guarantee and related documents for a lease to house an emergency behavioral health center. Montgomery County staff told commissioners the center — to be operated by Connections PA under a county RFP — will offer 24/7 crisis care for children and adults, provide a fast‑responder drop‑off with a target under 15 minutes, and aim to divert people from emergency departments, inpatient beds and jails. County staff said start‑up costs are fully funded through a mix of HealthChoices reinvestment dollars and project‑specific grants, with…
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