EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Emergence Health Network announced Tuesday plans for a new state-funded Behavioral Health Campus on the East Side of El Paso. <\/p>\n
The new Behavioral Health campus aims to expand access to mental health services across the county. <\/p>\n
The announced plans for the construction of the campus come after funding was secured during the 89th Legislative Session. <\/p>\n
Kristi Daugherty, CEO of Emergence Health Network, explained that it aims to meet the needs of the El Paso community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe currently operate multiple locations throughout the city, and this new campus will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive care, particularly in East El Paso, where the population is rapidly expanding,” Daugherty said. <\/p>\n
The campus will offer services for both youth and adults, including crisis units, residential services, and an outpatient clinic that offers a continuum of care<\/p>\n
Additionally, Emergence Health Network will enhance its mobile response capabilities with four new Mobile Crisis Units and provide an Adult Diversion Center to help reduce emergency room visits and prevent unnecessary incarceration. <\/p>\n
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