Utility, Aggregate Pier, Foundation Work Under Way

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The center will provide a new approach to crisis care that integrates recovery, clinical and medical services together to provide comprehensive patient-centered care in one location.

Thomas noted that a “no-wrong-door” approach will ensure that any adult arriving at the center receives services regardless of ability to pay.

“The Franklin County Crisis Care Center is an example of what can happen when a community comes together to collaboratively find innovative solutions to an issue. It demonstrates the power of partnerships.”

Thomas added that in addition to peer supporters, staff in a variety of roles will bring lived experiences to their work, enhancing their approach, whether they are a clinician, physician or member of the administrative team.

Elford Inc. serves as general contractor on the project, which Thomas said is making progress.

“Site utilities, foundations and aggregate piers are all under way or will complete shortly. Building pad construction is complete. Relocating an existing storm line enabled work required to start the building pad. Building foundations just began, so the structure, and everything in it, remains.”

He added, “This project has a particularly tight site once the building starts, but the real challenges are navigating the busy market in central Ohio.” see CARE page 6