Back in November, I stood on the site of what was once part of the McLaren Hospital campus, covering the wall-breaking event for Lansing’s future Community Mental Health Crisis Care Center. Today, that vision is taking shape.
- Lansing’s new Community Mental Health Crisis Care Center is under construction on the former McLaren campus, with completion expected by summer 2026.
- The center will provide 24/7 crisis services, staffed by psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses to help reduce reliance on emergency departments.
- CEO Sarah Laurie says demand for mental health services is at an all-time high, and the center aims to connect people to the right care in the community.
- CMH currently offers 24/7 crisis care but the expanded center will further support individuals of all ages in crisis.
WATCH:Community Mental Health Authority’s new crisis care center moves closer to reality
Community Mental Health Authority’s new crisis care center moves closer to reality
On Friday, I returned to the site with Sarah Laurie, CEO of the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, for an inside look at the progress so far.
“The other side was pretty much gutted on the inside and is being rebuilt,” Laurie shared, pointing out the significant changes underway within the structure.
The former medical facility is being transformed into a full-service crisis care center, a vital addition to the area’s growing mental health infrastructure. Once complete, the center will be staffed with psychiatrists, mental health therapists, nurses, and other professionals dedicated to helping individuals in crisis.
“This really will help us avoid people getting stuck in emergency departments,” Laurie explained…