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Northeastern Center tells DeKalb County it expanded crisis and transportation services in FY24
Summary
Steve Howell, director of Northeastern Center, told commissioners the center provided more than 5,200 rides for justice-involved residents in FY24 and opened a 24/7 crisis receiving and stabilization service (NEC CARES) in late 2023; county and center discussed funding sustainability and local impact.
Steve Howell, director of Northeastern Center, presented the center's FY24 annual report to the DeKalb County Commissioners on Jan. 6, saying the nonprofit continues to expand treatment and crisis services for DeKalb residents.
Howell told the board Northeastern Center operates a roughly $21 million budget and employs about 230 staff. The center’s transportation program—started in August 2022 to serve justice‑involved individuals—provided nearly 1,000 rides in its first year, about 5,225 rides in fiscal year 2024,…
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