Pa. county and state officials tour new Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center [Video]

HARRISBURG, Pa. — After being under construction for a year, a brand-new mental healthcare facility is set to open its doors in Harrisburg.

The facility will be the first in the region to offer immediate access to mental healthcare services without the need for an appointment.

“I hope we’re able to fulfill a need that’s been lacking in the area,” said Kimberly Jones, the vice president of clinical operations at Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center.

The facility features two crisis stabilization rooms, one for children and one for adults, and a walk-in urgent care. Patients of the urgent care will reportedly be able to see a behavioral health specialist or nursing assistant within 90 minutes.

Jones said the goal is to provide those experiencing a mental health crisis the help …