Salem, OR — Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem.
County Commissioner Danielle Bethell spoke at the groundbreaking, and Commissioner Kevin Cameron was in attendance. The event marked the beginning of construction on a facility that will provide essential services to individuals who need a high level of care who may be a danger to themselves or others.
An SRTF is designed for individuals with mental health conditions who require a higher level of supervision and care than a traditional residential treatment facility. These facilities are typically secure to prevent patients from harming themselves or others.
“Our community has needed expanded services like this for so long,” said Commissioner Bethell. “I can’t express how grateful I am for the hard work of all the community partners who came together to ensure individuals in need can receive the support and treatment they deserve.”
The facility, which will be operated by Community First Solutions, is set to be completed in February of 2025.
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