Steel Framing Begins Following Phase One Groundwork
Crews used this weeks dry weather to raise the facility’s framing.
Addressing Regional Crises and Relieving Law Enforcement
In 2023, the Bowling Green Police Department alone responded to over 900 mental health crisis calls. Across the 10-county region, officers currently spend an average of 3 to 4 hours per mental health crisis call, a response time the new facility is designed to reduce substantially to let officers return to community patrols.
Comprehensive Components of the Anchor Project
The Crisis Intake Center is just one component of the three-part Anchor Project intended to serve the 25 cities and 27 law enforcement agencies across the region. The physical intake facility incorporates evidence-based design with a 15-person capacity voluntary observation unit and a 6-person capacity involuntary admission observation unit operating around the clock.
Did you know? The Anchor Project spans a 10-county region in South Central Kentucky, creating a single point of entry for mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention that brings together local governments, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community stakeholders.
Construction Timeline and Future Operations
Following the recent erection of structural steel beams, crews will continue structural and utility work on the facility. The specialized intake center is slated to officially open its doors in July 2027. Eric Sexton, Executive Director of BRADD, noted that the collaborative model brings together multiple community sectors to form a comprehensive solution for the entire region.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Anchor Project scheduled to open?
The facility is slated to officially open its doors in July 2027, following the recent completion of phase one groundwork and the start of phase two vertical construction.
What services will the crisis center provide?
Who is funding and building the facility?
The $20 million project is funded by the state via House Bill 1, designed by Stengel Hill Architecture, and built by Kelley Construction, Inc. in partnership with CAYA and BRADD, alongside LifeSkills, Inc.
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