The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the execution of a 30-year lease agreement and sublease with WellSpace Health for a new facility at 6790 Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

 

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults.

The board authorized the execution of a 30-year lease agreement and sublease with WellSpace Health for a new facility at 6790 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento. The lease will run from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2056.

This proposed facility, approximately 24,700 square feet in size, is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. It will feature a 32-bed, 24-hour residential program designed for individuals 18 years or older living with mental disorders.

The program will provide intensive support and rehabilitative services to help residents develop skills to become self-sufficient, with the hope of increasing levels of independence and developing skills to reintegrate back into society.

WellSpace Health, the nonprofit organization partnering with the county, will manage the facility, ensuring that it provides the highest level of care for those in need. The lease agreement also ensures the county’s first right of refusal on available beds, allowing for the county to place individuals in need of care directly into the facility.

The $23.57 million needed for the construction of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center will come from Round three of the State of California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant. In addition, the county will provide a required grant match of $1.98 million, which will come from Sacramento County’s Patient Care Revenue, along with up to $1.5 million in possible cost overrun funding.

The new facility is an essential part of the county’s commitment to improving mental health services and addressing the growing need for mental health care across the region. By providing a stable and supportive living environment for individuals in recovery, Sacramento County is helping to break down barriers to mental health treatment and support.

For more information, visit dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/BHS-Home.aspx.