Henrico earns $10.6M state grant to help fund mental health, detox treatment center
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The funding from the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will be combined with $13 million already secured from the county and federal sources to cover the facility's $23.6 million capital cost. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the funding, along with grants for five other similar projects in the state, March 29.
"Henrico County is grateful and excited to partner with the governor and DBHDS to expand our continuum of care for individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis," said Laura S. Totty, executive director of Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services. "The Crisis Receiving Center and Detoxification Center will provide an opportunity for individuals to receive immediate treatment in the community while reducing the need for inpatient care. It will be life changing for our community and region. This funding will allow us to move from the planning and design stages for the center to implementation and will fill a critical gap in services."
The opening of the new center is expected to help reduce wait times for treatment and provide more support and services to those seeking help for mental health and detoxification needs. The Richmond region currently has only 16 crisis stabilization beds, with eight crisis receiving chairs planned soon. A timeline for the construction of the Henrico center will be determined once a contractor is selected.
