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10 <br /> 1 Slide #2 <br /> PURPOSE <br /> • Review design options and associated project budgets for the Crisis <br /> Diversion Facility <br /> • Select a preferred option <br /> • Direct the Manager to finalize the design with the architect and <br /> construction manager in order to prepare a guaranteed maximum <br /> price (GMP)for Board consideration in late 2025 <br /> GRANGE COUNTY <br /> NORI'l I CAROLINA <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #3 <br /> CLOSING GAPS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE <br /> CONTINUUM <br /> 1, Provides a diversion option for individuals experiencing a BH crisis from the <br /> emergency department, the court system, or the detention center to immediate, <br /> specialized services <br /> 2. Enables stakeholders, especially law enforcement and emergency medical services,to <br /> provide a more appropriate and efficient response to a behavioral health crisis <br /> 3. Integrates County treatment services and resources through coordinated discharge <br /> planning <br /> 4. Provides care at a substantially lower overall cost compared to reliance on emergency <br /> departments and inpatient hospital-based services <br /> 5. Provides individuals and families with access to information„ clinical care, support <br /> services, and assistance to navigate the complexities of BH challenges to mitigate the <br /> risk of repeat crisis episodes <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br />