Nevada County has approved the name of its new psychiatric treatment center: Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center. The Board of Supervisors approved the name on Tuesday, with construction expected to begin in spring and completion scheduled for fall 2027. The facility will mark a major milestone in expanding local access to mental health care.
Facility Design and Services
The facility will include two components serving different treatment needs. The Psychiatric Health Facility is designed for short-term treatment, typically spanning 24 hours to 30 days, in a secure setting. The Mental Health Rehabilitation Center offers longer-term treatment, with stays ranging from several months to a year or more. Nevada County will celebrate the groundbreaking on March 31 at 9 a.m. at the Government Center campus, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, with the public invited to attend.
Funding and Partnerships
The center is funded by a $23.7 million award from the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Nevada County Behavioral Health selected Crestwood Behavioral Health through a competitive request for proposals process to lead the design, construction, and operation of the facility. Crestwood brings more than 50 years of experience and operates 29 campuses across California, giving it extensive expertise in behavioral health facility development and operations.
The project is funded through Proposition 1, approved by California voters in March 2024, which includes the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024. The center will provide critical services allowing residents to receive care close to home.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8664