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County outlines Behavioral Health Treatment Center plan with 58 SUD beds to boost local capacity
Summary
Interim Behavioral Health Director Joseph Hallett described plans for a new Behavioral Health Treatment Center that would include 58 residential SUD treatment beds, seven MHRC beds, and five sobering center beds to expand local treatment and reduce out‑of‑county placements.
Joseph Hallett reported that the county plans a new Behavioral Health Treatment Center intended to expand local treatment capacity. He described the proposed facility’s capacity as including 58 residential substance use disorder treatment beds, seven Mental Health Rehabilitation Center beds, and five sobering center beds. The center is intended to reduce the need for out‑of‑county placements and allow individuals to receive treatment closer to family and support systems.
Hallett framed the center as a step toward strengthening local treatment pathways and reducing dislocation for people in need of residential care. The committee heard that the center would be part of a broader strategy to increase local capacity, though financing, timeline, and permitting details were not specified in the July 23 update.
