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Description

This project provides for design and construction of the Diversion Center. The site planning will be designed to allow the remainder of the site to house a future Department of Correction and Rehabilitation Justice Complex. The master plan and construction of utility work and stormwater management for the Diversion Center will include the infrastructure to support the subsequent construction.

This facility will support the implementation of the Crisis Now model in Montgomery County and will provide alternatives to using hospital emergency departments or defaulting to criminal justice options for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This facility will be operated by the Department of Health and Human Services or a contractor. It will provide a variety of behavioral health services, to include triage, crisis stabilization, and warm hand off referrals to appropriate services for those experiencing mental health, substance use disorder, and/or other types of behavioral health crises. The Diversion Center will provide an option to Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, and community members and reduce the use of emergency rooms, hospitals, and jail detention. The Diversion Center will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team to include nursing staff, licensed mental health and addiction professionals, peer specialists, and resource navigators.

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Phase

Planning Stage

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$22.44M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$21.87M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Location

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Estimated Schedule

Design completion is expected in spring 2025. Construction completion is expected in spring 2027. Final post-construction architect/engineer work is expected in spring 2028.
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Justification

The Diversion Center will complement the "Crisis Now" model in Montgomery County by offering services to the population of Montgomery County that are in crisis and need behavioral health services such as mental health, substance use disorder, and/or other types of crises. The Diversion Center is a less restrictive and more clinically appropriate community-based setting. The Diversion Center will help reduce avoidable emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and incarceration.
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Other

Formerly called the "Restoration Center," this project has been renamed the "Diversion Center" to better align with its purpose.
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Fiscal Note

The State appropriated $17.0 million in capital grants that do not require a match. The Maryland Department of Health allocated $1.2 million for the project that will require a $1.3 million County-funded match. In total, State Aid for the project is $18.2 million.
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Disclosures

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
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Coordination

City of Rockville, Department of General Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Department of Police, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Pepco, and Washington Gas
Budget Snapshot
$22.44M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$21.87M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP602301
Date Last Modified01/05/25
Administering AgencyGeneral Services
CategoryHealth and Human Services
SubCategoryHealth and Human Services
Planning AreaRockville
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Total Expenditures by Cost Element (000s)
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Total Funding by Source (000s)
EXPENDITURES (000s)
Cost ElementsTotalThru FY24Rem FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision438655903827114511551019508000
Land00000000000
Site Improvements and Utilities45981045970230922880000
Construction1301670130090681561940000
Other4370043702302070000
Total Expenditures224375670218701145105099708508000
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY24Rem FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
G.O. Bonds4237004237003732505000
State Aid1820056701763311451050959763000
Total Funding Sources224375670218701145105099708508000
OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT ($000s)
Impact TypeTotal 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30
Maintenance177---595959
Energy138---464646
Program-Staff369---123123123
Program-Other2676---892892892
NET IMPACT3360---112011201120
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request0
Year First AppropriationFY23
Appropriation FY 26 Request20151
Last FY's Cost Estimate22437
Cumulative Appropriation1959
Expenditure / Encumbrances1736
Unencumbered Balance223