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Colonial Behavioral Health tells York County supervisors it is expanding crisis and front‑door services; asks for clearer community referral data
Summary
Colonial Behavioral Health briefed the York County Board of Supervisors on March 3, 2026, describing a $25.5 million budget, expanded mobile crisis and front‑door services and workforce constraints; the board requested detailed call‑volume and service‑type data for follow‑up.
David Cohen of Colonial Behavioral Health gave the board an overview of the agency’s history, services and current challenges during a March 3 presentation.
Cohen said Colonial, formed in 1971, serves four jurisdictions and that York County appoints six of its 15 board members and serves as fiscal agent. "We've been partnering with York County for a long time," he told supervisors, noting Colonial’s total budget this year is "just north of $25.5 million." He said about half of the agency’s funds are state‑administered, local funds make up around 18 percent and grants and fees supply the remainder.
The presentation focused on…
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