Yakima County advances plan for 12-bed medical detox center, seeks $8.4M in construction funding

Yakima County officials on July 20 outlined plans for a proposed medical detox facility to be sited at the Yakima County Corrections Center and included on the countys 2027 capital request list. Human Services Program Coordinator Melissa Holm said the plan would provide 12 medically-monitored withdrawal-management beds and four crisis stabilization beds with 24/7 nursing care, physician oversight and psychiatric services. "The planned facility will provide 12 medically-monitored withdrawal management beds and four crisis stabilization beds with 24/7 nursing care," Holm said.

Officials described the projects funding picture as a mix of county, state and federal sources. Staff presented a preliminary $8.4 million capital construction budget and clarified that an earlier $6 million county allocation is intended primarily for operations and startup costs rather than building construction. County leaders discussed pursuing a $4 million state capital appropriation, a matching $4 million federal request, and additional state, local and private funding. Jim Simmons of Triumph Treatment Center said the design allows future expansion, including potential 23-hour crisis relief beds. Commissioners expressed strong support for continuing the project while acknowledging uncertainty over securing full state appropriations and committed to legislative outreach and permitting milestones ahead of application deadlines.