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CMHA-CEI Crisis Care Center Wallbreaking Press Release

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Community Partners Celebrate The Crisis Care Center, a New Crisis Stabilization Center for Behavioral Health Services

Transforming the Former McLaren Hospital Space into a Vital Resource for Behavioral Health Crisis Support in Greater Lansing

Lansing, MI — November 20, 2024 — Community leaders and healthcare professionals will gather on Monday, November 25 at 1 p.m. to unveil the grounds of the Crisis Care Center, the new Crisis Stabilization Center developed by Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI). Created in response to the growing need for additional crisis support services within the greater Lansing area, the Crisis Care Center will provide urgent, accessible mental health care to youth and adults in crisis, offering immediate intervention to stabilize individuals in distress, reduce hospitalizations, and ease the burden on emergency rooms.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, November 25, 2024

Time: 1 p.m

Location: 2900 Stabler Street, Lansing, MI

“This center is a significant step forward for our community, enhancing immediate access to mental health care,” said Sara Lurie, CEO of CMHA-CEI. “The Crisis Care Center will serve as a beacon of hope and stability, offering critical services that can make a life-changing difference for individuals and families.”

The event will mark the launch of this transformative project, symbolizing a fresh start for the facility as it becomes a beacon of hope and stabilization for the community. The wall-breaking ceremony will highlight the commitment to addressing urgent mental health needs in the community, providing a welcoming space where individuals can receive compassionate care, stabilization, and guidance toward recovery. Attendees will hear from community leaders, healthcare partners, and local officials, including a special address by Senator Stabenow and remarks from CMHA-CEI leadership, underlining the importance of this new resource.

“CMHA-CEI has been a wonderful partner in making my national community-based mental health and substance use disorder initiative a success,” said Senator Debbie Stabenow “A critical component of these community behavioral health clinics is crisis services. In securing the federal funding for this crisis center, we are ensuring that more people can get quality mental health and addiction services close to home, not in our emergency rooms and jails.”

In partnership with McLaren Health, law enforcement, and community organizations, The Crisis Care Center will foster a collaborative approach to mental health support, strengthening the region's capacity to address mental health crises with compassion and efficiency. Through this partnership, CMHA-CEI aims to improve mental health outcomes and foster long-term resilience within the community.

“We are very pleased and remain grateful that the Greenlawn campus continues to serve the immediate needs of greater Lansing by housing community-based services,” said Kirk Ray, McLaren Greater Lansing President and CEO. “The clinical behavioral health needs of the state and country at large have been well-documented, and it is very encouraging to see this space we once occupied maintain its positive and direct impact on the people of our region. We commend the efforts of the CMHA-CEI and wish them the best in their service and care.”

“The opening of the Crisis Care Center is a game-changer for our community,” said Katreva Bisbee, President of NAMI Lansing. “For too long, individuals facing mental health crises have had limited options, often ending up in emergency rooms that may not be equipped for the specific support they need. This center provides a dedicated, compassionate space for immediate help, which is essential for recovery and peace of mind for individuals and families alike. NAMI Lansing is honored to see our community taking this bold step in prioritizing mental health.”

The event will include a ceremonial wall-breaking with local stakeholders, community members, and media representatives invited to participate. Guests will also have the opportunity to engage with project leaders to discuss the vision and goals of The Crisis Care Center, which is set to open late next year.

About Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI):

The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) provides a comprehensive range of person-centered, high-quality behavioral health, substance use, and developmental disability services to residents in the region. Through direct care and partnerships, CMHA-CEI is dedicated to meeting community needs with innovative and effective support systems that empower individuals, foster recovery, and enhance quality of life.