The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously voted to approve $10 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to support the development of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s state-of-the-art Crisis Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. This marks the first step in the development process of this critical facility.
“This facility will ensure 24/7 access to crisis support and sustainable mental health treatment for both adults and children – helping patients navigate crisis and build resilience for life,” said Darcy J. Davis, Health Care District of Palm Beach County President and CEO. “We are extremely grateful to the Board of County Commissioners and our community partners who voiced their support for this critical project. Together, we will support sustainable and effective behavioral health care for generations to come.”
Designed to be a gold standard in psychiatric and clinical care, the Crisis Center will focus on specialized care and provide patients with seamless connections to long-term support services. No one will be turned away, ensuring that all community members have access to the resources they need, regardless of ability to pay. Planned features of the Crisis Center include:
- 24/7 crisis access point for first responders, health care providers, patients, and families
- Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adults and children
- Rapid 23-hour observation and individualized treatment
- Specialized clinical care for substance use disorder, Baker Acts, Marchman Acts, and other emergent psychiatric needs
- Integrated primary care and pharmacy services
- Individual and group therapy services
- Connections to community resources, including housing, workforce, financial, and transportation support
