By Madison Kimbro
(KLAS) — A first-of-its-kind crisis stabilization center is opening in the northeast valley. The county purchased the 17,000-square-foot property for just over $10 million.
“We are really excited to be involved to put this one up, which will be the first in the state,” UMC Executive Director Bud Shawl said.
Schawl said anyone is welcome whether they are admitted or admit
“Patients will come in for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes with the objective to get people stabilized and reoriented to then connect them to other resources across the valley,” Shawl said.
There will be no beds, but instead, 30 chairs provided for patients. No insurance is required.
“Having a facility like this is extremely important,” Deputy County Manager Abbie Frierson shared.
Frierson spearheaded the concept as she hopes this will ultimately be one of many centers across the county.
“In terms of another crisis stabilization center, the valley is definitely in need,” Frierson said.
“Not only is it going to be better for the individual, but it will be better for first responders, better tool to serve the community better,” Frierson added.
Within the next few months, UMC and the county will recruit staff. An official name hasn’t been chosen yet for the crisis center, but the soft opening is slated for December.
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