MENTAL HEALTH

With continued population growth, Collier County’s mental health crisis services will not be able to meet the community’s demands. The David Lawrence Center (DLC) currently has 30 crisis treatment beds, and the facility is consistently at peak capacity. State data demonstrates that a considerable number of Collier Baker Acts are currently being transferred out of the County. Additionally, there are approximately 150 inmates in the Collier County Jail each day that have mental health issues and/or co-occurring substance abuse issues that could be more effectively treated in a different, less intensive setting.

Additionally, there are approximately 150 inmates in the Collier County Jail each day that have mental health issues and/or co-occurring substance abuse issues that could be more effectively treated in a different, less intensive setting.

PROJECT GOALS:  

• Construct a central receiving  facility 
• Increase capacity of adult inpatient mental health crisis and addiction treatment services 
• Function as the Central Receiving Center (CRC) for those receiving services under both Baker Act and the Marchman Act 
• Reduce the existing demands on the Collier County Jail 

PROJECT FEATURES:  

• Central Receiving Center 
• 12-bed Emergency Services Assessment Center (currently 3 beds) 
•  45-bed adult crisis stabilization unit 
• 15-bed adult detoxification unit licensed as an Addiction Receiving Facility (ARF)   
• 20-bed residential substance abuse treatment unit 
• Kitchen, Dining Room, Meeting Rooms, General Support, etc.

COSTS AND FUNDING:  

• The estimated construction cost is $26.5 million 

SCHEDULE:  

• To be determined contingent on adequate funding.