New Crisis Center Opens in Goshen, Providing Vital Mental Health Services for Elkhart County

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A new crisis center has officially opened its doors in Goshen, Indiana, marking a significant development for mental health services in Elkhart County. Oaklawn’s Goshen campus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of its newest facility. The center aims to eventually offer 24-hour crisis services, providing critical support to those in need.

Kelli Liechty, Vice President of Access and Crisis Services at Oaklawn, highlighted the advantage of the center’s location on an already-established campus. "The benefit of it being on this campus is that we have a 16-bed inpatient hospital here. We already have staff working 24/7, a cafeteria, and a pharmacy, so our goal is to provide services in the least restrictive environment," said Liechty.

The new facility will help address the increasing demand for mental health services in the region, offering immediate crisis support to individuals in need of urgent care. The integration of crisis services within the existing healthcare infrastructure allows for seamless care and support.