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Read. Follow. Verify.Recognition of the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center
Record date · May 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Tim Kaine formally recognized the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) for its role in providing 24/7 behavioral health crisis support. The center, which opened in October 2025, is credited with reducing emergency room wait times and police involvement in mental health calls.
The document highlights the operational impact of a specific mental health facility in Prince William County, which has significantly altered local emergency response metrics and psychiatric care delivery since October 2025.
Who It Affects
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Prince William County residents
Residents experiencing behavioral health crises have access to the 24/7 facility for short-term care and stabilization.
Local law enforcement
Police officers spend fewer hours on mental health calls due to the availability of the center.
Connections Health Solutions
The company is contracted to operate the facility and provide behavioral health services.
Key Facts
- The Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) opened in October 2025.
- The CRC operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
- The facility utilizes a 23-hour observation model and includes an on-site crisis stabilization unit.
- Emergency department wait times in the region have decreased by 66 percent since the center opened.
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- Police officer hours spent on mental health calls decreased by 900 hours in the first month of operation.
- Out-of-area transport for temporary detention orders dropped from 43 percent to 8 percent.
- State hospital admissions from Prince William County have declined significantly.
- The center serves both adults and youth experiencing behavioral health crises.
- The CRC is operated by Connections Health Solutions under contract with Prince William Community Services.
- The facility provides medical assessments, withdrawal management, and services for individuals under temporary detention orders.
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Shift to 23-hour observation model
The document highlights a successful transition from traditional inpatient psychiatric hospitalization to a 23-hour observation model in Prince William County.
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