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<br /> 2025 — In April 2025, the firm Gilbane was selected through an RFQ process to be the
<br /> Construction Manager at Risk for the project. Gilbane began working with CPL to design the
<br /> facility, including providing cost estimates through each step of the design process. The Board
<br /> agreed to pay Gilbane $179,928 for pre-construction services.
<br /> At its April 15, 2025 Business meeting, the Board approved the purchase of a five-acre plot of
<br /> land close to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for $1,350,000 for the site.
<br /> Original Scope of the Facility
<br /> The facility was originally programmed and designed to have two primary functions, with additional
<br /> space for integrated discharge services and community resources.
<br /> Behavioral Health Urgent Care ("BHUC") — This is a service for individuals four (4) years or
<br /> older who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis related to a substance use disorder, mental
<br /> health disorder, and/or intellectual/developmental diagnosis. The BHUC offers a safe alternative
<br /> for up to 23 hours for stabilization and assessment and provides a diversion from the use of the
<br /> hospital emergency departments. The current design calls for twelve (12) bays to serve patients:
<br /> eight (8) bays for adults and four (4) bays for children.
<br /> Facility-Based Crisis and Non-hospital Medical Detox Services ("FBC") —This service offers
<br /> short-term, intensive therapeutic interventions and stabilization services for individuals
<br /> experiencing mental health crises as well as those struggling with substance use and addiction.
<br /> The current design calls for sixteen (16) beds, the maximum allowed under current regulations.
<br /> Through the FBC/Detox service, individuals will receive assessment, treatment, 24-hour medical
<br /> supervision, case management, and group and individual therapy in a short-term residential
<br /> setting. Individuals will spend time with clinicians and Peer Support Specialists, both individually
<br /> and in groups, to identify strengths, individual support, and treatment needs, and to make a plan
<br /> for recovery. An important part of the treatment process is preparation for individuals to return
<br /> home and/or arranging for further treatments, so that individuals can continue their path towards
<br /> recovery.
<br /> Community Services — The original concept also included a peer living area, a resource room
<br /> with information about behavioral health resources, a large conference room, and several offices
<br /> for County staff to support the integrated discharge planning for patients of the Crisis Diversion
<br /> Facility.
<br /> Current Available Budget:
<br /> Crisis Diversion Facility Budget
<br /> Description Budget Spent/Encumbered Available
<br /> Land $1,360,000.00 $1,353,265.54 $6,734.46
<br /> Professional Services $2,322,155.00 $2,035,272.00 $286,883.00
<br /> Construction $21,813,484.00 $179,928.00 $21,633,556.00
<br /> Equipment $557,711.00 $0.00 $557,711.00
<br /> Total: $26,053,350.00 $3,568,465.54 $22,484,884.46
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