The Benton County Crisis Center is set to open on July 7, but if you’re looking for a sneak peek before hand, there will be an open house.
The Open House and Information Fair for is set for Saturday, June 28 from 9 am. to noon. The facility is located at 240 NW 4th Street in Corvallis, and the general public is welcomed and encouraged to drop by.
“Visitors to the Crisis Center will immediately notice the quality and care put into making this facility a reality. The space is warm and inviting, welcoming anyone that is in need of care and support. This therapeutic space is quiet, filled with natural lighting, and has a strong connection to nature through the use of organic materials and calming colors,” said Benton County Crisis Center Project Manager Ricky Garcia.
It seems the County was looking to set a vibe with the structure, saying in their recent open house announcement that every aspect of the Crisis Center was chosen to create a trauma-informed and treatment-centered environment.
The Benton County Crisis Center is a voluntary, walk-in, mental health treatment center for people experiencing mental health crises. It will offer a safe and supportive space for people who need a break from stressors along with referrals and support for ongoing behavioral health services.
The July 7 opening is really just the first of a three-phase opening, with the County’s current walk-in, face-to-face crisis counseling services moving to the new facility. Those services run Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team will also dispatch from the new building.
Future phases will include the addition of new services:
- Phase 2, stabilization: Up to 23 hours’ voluntary stay in a calm and quiet area that will include reclining chairs separated by dividers for privacy.
- Phase 3, respite: Up to 29 days’ voluntary stay in a residential space on the second floor with private bedrooms and a shared kitchen and common areas.
The Crisis Center will be available to any community member experiencing a moment of need. While stabilization and respite are for adults only, youth experiencing crises can still access counselors who can help them get the appropriate referrals and services. No one will be turned away from the crisis center due to inability to pay.
To learn more about the crisis center, click here.
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