March 31, 2026 – Madera County, CA – On Monday, Madera County took another powerful step forward in improving lives and public safety with the groundbreaking of the new state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization and Sobering Center. It will support thousands of residents battling mental health and addiction crises.
The 17,000 square-foot facility will provide care for adults and youth who do not require hospitalization or involvement with the justice system, offering a more appropriate and compassionate alternative for care. The $27 million project is 90% funded by the state after the county was successful in securing a $24.9 million grant from the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program…