Spokane Stabilization Center in Crisis

Spokane County’s regional stabilization center is on the brink, facing a half-million-dollar shortfall that could force cuts to 24/7 emergency access — a critical lifeline diverting people from jails and ERs. Commissioners are weighing drastic moves: redirecting mental health sales tax funds or tapping opioid settlement money to keep doors open, while battling soaring costs and labor shortages. Meanwhile, a new sobering facility, PATH, is in the works — but shutting down the current center before it’s ready could leave vulnerable individuals stranded in emergency rooms. A vote on funding could happen as early as next week. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/1986a5cb55ad0244