Last month’s groundbreaking ceremony marked Sanctuary Centers’ initiation of its forthcoming new building. To witness the launch of this transformative community benefit project was, of course, a thrilling moment. The project, which will provide 34 units of new housing along with co-located medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics, represents a milestone moment in the nonprofit’s 50-year history of addressing the holistic needs of individuals experiencing mental illness.
The 34 housing units are more than simply structures for clients to live in – they represent the promise of a secure, supportive home and community space for individuals that fall between requiring in-patient care and being able to sustain fully independent living – where the latter may yet need an extra level of support. The new building will be a shining example of the Behavioral Health Home Model, one that provides head-to-toe care for people with mental health and substance abuse issues. READ MORE
