Board of County Supervisors to announce Crisis Receiving Center tomorrow

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will announce plans to open a Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) at a press conference on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building, located at 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA, 22192.

On March 9, 2021, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey issued a directive for County staff to examine establishing a CRC and Trauma Treatment Program in Prince William County, citing a significant need for mental health support, including increased community-based services and inpatient psychiatric beds.

Press Conference Speakers:

  • Ann Wheeler, Chair At-Large, Prince William Board of County Supervisors
  • Andrea Bailey, Potomac District Supervisor, Prince William Board of County Supervisors
  • Delegate Elizabeth Guzman, 31st District, Virginia House of Delegates
  • Lisa Madron, Executive Director of Community Services, Prince William County
  • Rev. Dr. Keith Savage
  • Rev. Dr. Michael Sessoms

The County has secured nearly $11 million in funding for the Crisis Receiving Center.

To learn more about the Department of Community Services, visit pwcva.gov/cs.

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