GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind human services that will offer vital resources like mental and behavioral health services will be coming to Gwinnett County, officials said.
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to proceed with the construction of a 78,800-square-foot, three-story human services building.
According to a release, it will be the first of its kind in Gwinnett County and the only one in the Tri-County area, which includes Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale. It will be located on the same site as the new Gwinnett County Records Management and Storage Facility on Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville.
The OneStop Gwinnett will be a central hub for the County's human services and offer community resources, including veteran and family services, workforce development programs and various community and partner spaces for classes and training. Officials said it will also be the command center for the county's community navigator team.
OneStop Gwinnett will also be addressing the county's growing need for mental and behavioral health services by partnering with View Point Health, a release said. The facility will have a 30-bed inpatient stabilization unit and a 23-hour temporary observation day center capable of accommodating up to 15 people.
View Point Health CEO Jennifer Hibbard said that this will be the first-ever behavioral health crisis center with 24/7 access to care in Gwinnett County as well as an outpatient clinic and administrative offices.
Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said she's expecting the facility to have a significant impact on the community.
"As the first facility of its kind in Gwinnett, the center will serve as a vital resource for individuals in crisis, providing immediate, compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment," Hendrickson stated.
Retired Army Lt. Colonel and District 3 Commissioner Jasper Warkins III serves on the View Point Health Board and said that by bringing these various services together in one location, it is enhancing access to create a stronger community.
"This facility is a testament to our dedication to meeting the needs of Gwinnett's residents, particularly in mental health and human services," Watkins stated. "Additionally, the focus on serving veterans at this location emphasizes our commitment to those who have served our country."
The Board of Commissioners awarded a contract for $35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to Reeves Young, LLC to construct this facility, according to a release. Construction is set to begin in January 2025.
