Crisis Center Construction Starts: Benton County broke ground for the construction of the new crisis center at a ceremony on Wednesday morning. At 9 am, several Benton County Commissioners and county officials gathered at the new 240 NW 4th St. Location.
The crisis center will be a voluntary walk-in treatment centered facility that will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – and it will serve all ages regardless of ability to pay.
In a release, “Benton County Behavioral Health is working to create a voluntary walk-in treatment-centered facility that may serve as an alternative to the emergency room, which provides stabilization for individuals experiencing mental health crisis, along with referrals and support for ongoing behavioral health services.”
In May 2022, Gerding Builders was selected as the General Contractor for the project. Demolition on the site was completed in October 2022, and schematic drawings were released in November 2022. Design and construction plans were completed in early 2023.
Permitting began in April 2023 with construction starting this month. The crisis center is expected to open for services in the summer of 2024.
Trash Talks Part 1 Finale: The Benton County Board of Commissioners officially received the “Benton County Talks Trash” Solid Waste Process Workgroup final report on June 13 during the Board’s Goal Setting Meeting
The report includes recommendations for implementing the sustainable materials management plan. Another objective includes an initiative is to assist the county and other stakeholders in addressing the full life cycle of materials, from production to disposal.
“The envisioned plan, once completed, will pave the way for a more sustainable future by reducing the adverse impacts of solid waste materials on the environment, society, and the economy. It is designed to provide a roadmap for the County and act as a regional model that can guide other regional partners in their own sustainable materials management efforts,” said Commissioner Xan Augerot.
Here’s the Sequel: In a release from the county, “the Board reviewed a Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive Sustainable Materials Management Plan and directed staff to develop a strategy for engaging the community in a refined RFP consistent with County values.”
For more information residents can contact pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.
By: Jennifer Warner
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