Crisis Receiving Center

Supervisor Bailey and Staff Tours the Crisis Receiving Center

Thank you to Elise Madison, the Emergency Manager for community service for arranging and taking Supervisor Bailey and staff on a tour of the on-going construction site of the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in Woodbridge, Virginia. Significant progress is being made!

November 2024 - Project Update

Construction Update
The month of October marked a period of substantial advancement in the Crisis Receiving Center Renovations project under Taft Construction's management. The month saw significant achievements in both exterior and interior work, with multiple trades working in concert to bring the facility closer to completion. A major milestone was reached with the successful completion of the sewer tap connection, receiving PWC Water approval and enabling the removal of an abandoned grease pit from previous tenants. This critical infrastructure work has cleared the way for final interior concrete pours and continued progression of the renovation.
The exterior transformation continued to take shape with the installation of canopy steel structures on the western front elevation, complemented by the completion of concrete work for pier footings and new sidewalk at entrance. These improvements are not only enhancing the facility's functionality but also creating a more welcoming approach for future occupants.
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Interior work has progressed remarkably across all areas of the facility. Areas A and B have reached significant milestones, with the completion of ceiling grid installation and bathroom tile work. The installation of HVAC diffusers and security system rough ins by MC Dean in these areas demonstrates the coordinated effort to integrate modern building systems. A notable addition has been the installation of movable partitions in conference and group rooms, providing the flexibility needed in a modern healthcare facility.
The middle sections of the building, Areas C and D, have seen intensive activity in framing and drywall installation. The construction of staff bubbles in these areas represents a crucial step in creating functional workspace layouts. Electrical contractors have made substantial progress with wall rough ins, while ceiling grid installation advances steadily. The commencement of tile work in Area D signals the beginning of finish work in these central spaces.
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Areas E and F have witnessed comprehensive progress in multiple systems. The completion of two-layer drywall installation provides the foundation for final finishes, while the sprinkler system installation ensures safety compliance. HVAC contractors have advanced their ductwork and sealing operations, working in tandem with electrical teams completing their rough-ins. A significant achievement was the installation of steel support for the new RTU at the roof opening, marking progress in the building's mechanical infrastructure.
Building systems have seen substantial advancement throughout October. The plumbing team completed water line installation across Areas C-F and finished all shower installations, securing necessary wall concealment approvals. Electrical work progressed significantly with the completion of wiring panel installation in Room 412 and the installation of new panel boxes in Building Systems Room 1229. The fire protection system neared completion in Areas E and F, including the installation of a new riser and comprehensive fire caulking at pipe penetrations.
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The project team has maintained a strong focus on quality control and compliance, successfully navigating multiple inspections throughout the month. Partial pass building inspections for drywall installation, plumbing approvals for wall concealments, and electrical inspections across multiple areas demonstrate the team's commitment to meeting all building requirements. Third-party approval for steel and welding inspection on the RTU reinforcement further validates the quality of work being performed.
Project administration continues to be actively managed, with 16 open RFIs and 49 open submittals being processed as of month's end. Weekly meetings between Peck/Peck, Taft, and FFM ensure efficient handling of these documents, maintaining the project's momentum. Safety remains a top priority, with regular meetings and no reported incidents during October.
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As the Crisis Receiving Center renovation moves into November, the focus will shift to completing remaining drywall installation and finishing, advancing tile work in remaining areas, and finalizing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins. The steady progress and coordinated efforts across all trades continue to bring us closer to a modernized facility that will effectively serve the community's healthcare needs.
Community Services Co-Responder Program
The Co-responder team provides Emergency Services clinicians to ride with law enforcement officers to respond to calls for service involving persons in crisis. The team of 3 clinicians and 3 officers was fully staffed in Feb 2021. The team was expanded to 6 clinicians and 6 officers July of 2022. The overall program goal is to reduce the number of persons taken into custody and increase diversions from custody. The number of diversions in FY 2021 was 411, FY 2021 had 411, FY 2022 had 725, FY 2023 had 1,182 and FY 2024 had 1,047. This means that over 1,000 incidents were changed from needing law enforcement to needing behavioral health interventions. This program will be based at Worth Avenue, with diverted individuals potentially being accepted into the Crisis Receiving Center.