The Benton County Crisis Center, a trailblazing behavioral health facility in downtown Corvallis, has put the county on the forefront of emergency mental health support, officials said.
After approximately eight years of planning, the crisis center opened its doors July 7. One of roughly four similar facilities across the country, officials say the $9 million building will meet a crucial need and prevent involvement of law enforcement and emergency rooms.
The location marries immediate and long-term mental health support, officials said, providing a range of voluntary services rarely offered in one setting…