Two new behavioral health crisis centers coming to Alabama

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Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Mental Health announced the awarding of funding to Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa to establish a regional behavioral health crisis diversion center.

TUSCALOOSA Ala. - Alabama has six behavioral health crisis centers spread across the state.

The new crisis center, which will serve communities in West Alabama, will have an annual operating budget of approximately $6.0 million and a workforce of 75 employees. Individuals presenting to the Crisis Center will be screened and could receive the following services:Admission to a 23-hour observation unit

Local clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow said it’s promising the state is taking steps to build access to care.

 

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