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Recognition of the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center

Original title: RECOGNIZING THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY CRISIS RECEIVING CENTER

May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The document highlights the operational impact of a specific mental health facility in Prince William County, which has significantly altered local emergency response metrics and psychiatric care delivery since October 2025.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Prince William County residents

Residents experiencing behavioral health crises have access to the 24/7 facility for short-term care and stabilization.

Local law enforcement

Police officers spend fewer hours on mental health calls due to the availability of the center.

Connections Health Solutions

The company is contracted to operate the facility and provide behavioral health services.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Tim Kaine formally recognized the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) for its role in providing 24/7 behavioral health crisis support. The center, which opened in October 2025, is credited with reducing emergency room wait times and police involvement in mental health calls.

Key Facts

  • The Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) opened in October 2025.
  • The CRC operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • The facility utilizes a 23-hour observation model and includes an on-site crisis stabilization unit.
  • Emergency department wait times in the region have decreased by 66 percent since the center opened.
  • Police officer hours spent on mental health calls decreased by 900 hours in the first month of operation.
  • Out-of-area transport for temporary detention orders dropped from 43 percent to 8 percent.
  • State hospital admissions from Prince William County have declined significantly.
  • The center serves both adults and youth experiencing behavioral health crises.
  • The CRC is operated by Connections Health Solutions under contract with Prince William Community Services.
  • The facility provides medical assessments, withdrawal management, and services for individuals under temporary detention orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center provide?
The center provides 24/7 behavioral health crisis support, including a , crisis stabilization, medical assessments, , and outpatient services for adults and youth.
Who operates the Crisis Receiving Center?
The center is operated by Connections Health Solutions under a contract with Prince William Community Services.

Why It Matters

The document highlights the operational impact of a specific mental health facility in Prince William County, which has significantly altered local emergency response metrics and psychiatric care delivery since October 2025.

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Shift to 23-hour observation model

The document highlights a successful transition from traditional inpatient psychiatric hospitalization to a 23-hour observation model in Prince William County.

Connected Entities

organizationPrince William County Crisis Receiving CenterThe facility being recognized for its behavioral health services.Map →
personTim KaineU.S. Senator who introduced the recognition in the Congressional Record.Map →
organizationPrince William Community ServicesThe local government entity that contracts with the CRC.Map →
organizationConnections Health SolutionsThe private operator contracted to run the CRC.Map →

Sources

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