Community Services

Community Services is so grateful to  our many funders:  Congressional, State (DBHDS and General Assembly), Regional,  Potomac Health Foundation and Prince William County BOCS who are making this possible for our community. 

Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) April 2024 Construction Update

• The construction phase of the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) began in January. The general contractor has an aggressive schedule. The project started with demolition of the remaining structures from the former Gander Mountain store, once the demolition was complete construction has been focused on the installation of water and sewer lines, HVAC duct work and the framing of walls of in multiple areas.

• The focus for the next month will be the completion of the water and sewer line installations and framing out various spaces in the CRC. Work will continue on the overhead existing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) and data wiring. Also work will begin on electrical under slab rough ins.

Program Highlights

• Over the next few months, we plan on highlighting the various programs that will be operating out of the future CRC.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a specialized program with an array of mental health services for adults who experience persistent serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, homelessness, and legal/justice involvement. ACT offers intensive levels of support and services for individuals in their natural environment to permit and enhance functioning in the community. The program provides services seven days per week and has been designed to be provided through a designated multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals. Services include but are not limited to psychiatric, nursing, peer support, substance use, psychotherapy, psychiatric assessment, medication management, and care coordination.
• The program has been evaluated using the ACT Fidelity Scale and the national standard, TMACT (Tool for Measurement of ACT). On average, 71 unique clients are served annually, with the program being highly effective at improving the quality of life of its clients.
• To continue to serve the community on the eastern side of the County, the ACT program is moving to Worth Avenue. The move will continue to be convenient and accessible for people with SMI. As a valued resource for those struggling with SMI, Community Services (CS) is committed to continuously improving and adapting to meet client needs.

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Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) Open House (May 11, 2023)

• On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Board of County Supervisors and Connections Health Solutions, the county’s contractor which will be operating the CRC, held a Community Dedication Ceremony for the CRC.  Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin attended the ceremony.  Other local and state officials and community leaders also attended.
• Lisa Madron, the Executive Director of Community Services in Prince William County, welcomed the audience to this event of celebrating the opening of the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC).

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• A contract will be awarded by the Board of County Supervisors later in 2023 to a general contractor.  Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months.