Behavioral Care Center Model and Location

Resolution Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 6-1

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6-1

Vote

$14,000,000

Budget Impact

Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Motion to proceed with design for a 32-bed out-of-custody behavioral care center (16 mental health, 16 substance use disorder beds) newly constructed at Division Street Campus. Facility estimated at 40,000 square feet with expansion capability, funded by $11 million state funding, $3 million opioid settlement funds, and remainder from two-tenths justice sales tax. Vote passed 6-1.

Meeting History

Discussed in 2 meetings

January 27, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Public Health & Safety Committee

The Whatcom County Council's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee advanced a critical decision on the county's behavioral care center, voting 6-1 to proceed with an out-of-custody model at ...

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January 27, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

The Whatcom County Council met for its first regular meeting of 2026 with all seven members present, processing a packed agenda that ranged from routine administrative business to urgent flood ...