County Funds Youth Mental Health Center | Lawrence News

Douglas County is investing $1.5 million in a new youth mental health crisis center, the Judge Jean Shepherd Youth Recovery Center, designed to offer 24/7 care for kids under 18 — with hopes to serve over 2,000 young people in its first year. Despite past funding hiccups with the Rockledge housing project, commissioners are moving forward, noting the county’s behavioral health sales tax funds are available and the money will only be released once Bert Nash secures full funding. Meanwhile, $500K is approved for a new Baldwin City childcare facility, while Douglas County CASA is left unfunded for 2027 amid discussions about its growing reserves. The county’s $201.5M budget aims to keep property taxes flat, with public hearings set for Wednesday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/affa1c1553aab166