Like an 'emergency room for mental health crisis.' Avita opening new center this spring - Gainesville Times

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Like an 'emergency room for mental health crisis.' Avita opening new center this spring

The new Avita behavioral crisis center along Cornelia Highway is beginning to take shape Friday, March 5, 2021, in East Hall. - photo by Scott Rogers

PROGRESS mental 2.jpg — The new Avita behavioral crisis center along Cornelia Highway is beginning to take shape Friday, March 5, 2021, in East Hall. - photo by Scott Rogers

The crisis stabilization unit is intended for people who would likely stay for a few days either for detoxification or support for a mental health crisis.