Burke County seeks $6.5M for 16‑bed crisis stabilization center to reduce ED boarding County staff presented a scope of need and plans to draw $6.5 million (Partners $3.5M and $3.0M from the state) to build a 16‑bed, 24‑hour facility-based crisis stabilization center aimed at reducing ED boarding and shortening EMS and law‑enforcement transports; planners estimate a 1.5–2 year timeline.

Burke County is taking a bold step to enhance mental health care by proposing a $6.5 million crisis stabilization center to support those in urgent need.

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