County breaks ground on crisis center

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune

Local dignitaries, officials and construction partners gather for a ground-breaking ceremony for Madera County Crisis Stabilization & Sobering Center at 14277 Road 28 on Friday.

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Madera County took another powerful step forward in improving lives and public safety with the groundbreaking of the new state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization and Sobering Center Friday morning. 

The Center will support thousands of residents battling mental health and addiction crises.

The 17,000 square-foot facility will provide care for adults and youth who do not require hospitalization or involvement with the justice system, offering a more appropriate and compassionate alternative for care.