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A rendering of the second floor of a new mental health crisis center in Cleveland's Central neighborhood.

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A new crisis center for emergency mental health care one step closer to opening in Cuyahoga County

by Celia Hack March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The public board overseeing mental health care in Cuyahoga County committed $4.5 million to open the new crisis center.

This building formerly owned by St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is slated to house a new behavioral health crisis center in Central. Credit: Michael Indriolo/Signal Cleveland/CatchLight Local

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New crisis center, fewer beds? How Cuyahoga County might shift emergency mental health care

by Celia Hack March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Cuyahoga County received millions of dollars from lawsuit settlements against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

A new crisis center, co-responder programs – and what else? How Cuyahoga County is spending opioid settlement dollars

by Celia Hack July 17, 2025July 16, 2025