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Board approves multiple BHDS contract renewals, including $263,631 for Arch Street Center
Summary
Lancaster County approved Behavioral Health & Developmental Services contract renewals for FY2026–2027, including Arch Street Center ($263,631, +31.82%) for a drop‑in center and several legal and service provider agreements funded by the Human Services Block.
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners on May 27 approved a slate of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BHDS) contract renewals and amendments for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 term.
Notable items include Arch Street Center at $263,631 (a 31.82% increase) for a social rehabilitation drop‑in center, Goodwill Keystone Area at $183,473 for employment services, Ponessa Behavioral Health at $63,000 for outpatient psychiatric services, and multiple legal service contracts (Gibson Law Group $60,000; Blakinger Thomas $97,504; AFR Law Office $48,000). The minutes state all terms are funded by the Human Services Block and that the motions passed unanimously.
