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Colonial Behavioral Health briefs York County supervisors on services, crisis center and staffing challenges
Summary
David Cohen of Colonial Behavioral Health told the Board of Supervisors that the agency—s $25.6 million budget is roughly 48% state-funded, that a new finance director starts March 16, and that a governor-funded crisis services center and expanded mobile crisis work aim to reduce law-enforcement transports.
David Cohen, representing Colonial Behavioral Health, told the York County Board of Supervisors on March 3 that the community-services agency operates a budget just north of $25.6 million and relies heavily on state-administered funds. Cohen said “about half” of the agency—s revenue comes from state-administered sources, local governments contribute roughly 18% and a mix of grants and fees covers the balance.
The presentation, given to the board in the county boardroom, emphasized services ranging from mobile crisis response to long-standing contracts for child-development services and group-home care. Cohen said Colonial operates two four-bed group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in York County and provides day-services and life-skills training at a Merrimack Trail site.
Why it matters: County supervisors asked for specifics because local funding decisions…
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