FISHERSVILLE, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday joined state and community partners to launch construction of the Valley Crisis Receiving Center (CRC). The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Augusta Health Medical Center in Fishersville, VA, located approximately one mile from the future site of the new center. 

“This is how we build a system that responds to every Virginian with urgency, dignity, and compassion,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Instead of waiting in a hospital hallway or in the back of a police vehicle, people in crisis will walk into the new Valley Crisis Receiving Center — a space designed to help them reclaim stability and hope. The Valley region is demonstrating innovation, accountability, and a commitment to public safety in action. Together, we are delivering the right help, right now.” 

According to a release, the new center is a step forward in strengthening crisis response through the Commonwealth’s Right Help, Right Now behavioral health transformation and ensuring individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency have a dedicated place to receive immediate care and stabilization.

Construction will begin next year for the center, which will include 16 CRC chairs and 16 Crisis Stabilization Unit beds and will be operated by the Valley Community Services Board (CSB). Services will reportedly include 24/7 medical screening, clinical evaluation, peer support, and care coordination. The region’s Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center will relocate into the new building after it opens, which will allow for faster transfers and more therapeutic environments for individuals under Emergency Custody and Temporary Detention Orders.