Topping Out Marks Major Step in Building Alliance's Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center
- Alliance Healthcare Services
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
A New Chapter for Youth Mental Health in Memphis
On Wednesday, June 4th, we reached a major milestone in the future of youth mental health care in Memphis and Shelby County.
We celebrated the "Topping Out" of the new Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center, a traditional construction ceremony that marks the placement of the final steel beam and a big step toward the facility's completion.
Expected to open in early 2026, the new center will be located at 3200 Broad Avenue, right next to the recently opened Adult Crisis Wellness Center. Together, these facilities will form a full-service mental health campus to meet the urgent needs of both adults and youth in crisis.
Why This Center Matters
Local data shows that emergency room visits for kids in psychiatric crisis are on the rise. In fact, Shelby County has one of the highest rates in the state for ER visits related to behavioral health. Right now, families are often waiting more than six months to get help. This new center will give families a place to turn when help can't wait.
What the Center Will Offer
The Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center will serve kids and teens ages 4 to 17 who are experiencing serious emotional and behavioral health challenges.
The trauma-informed, state-licensed facility will include:
24/7 walk-in assessments
An 8-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for short-term, intensive care
A 4-bed Respite/Observation Unit for short-term monitoring
3 flexible-use beds for stabilization
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
Peer support and case management
Discharge planning and coordination with schools, families, and providers
Priority will be given to uninsured and publicly insured youth, especially those from underserved communities. The goal is to provide fast, age-appropriate care that reduces emergency room visits and avoids unnecessary police involvement.
Alliance's Commitment to Mental Health
This new facility is just one piece of Alliance Healthcare’s long-term vision to improve access to behavioral health care across Memphis and Shelby County. As the region’s largest provider of mental health services, Alliance continues to lead the way with programs that meet people where they are, especially during moments of crisis.
The Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center officially broke ground in February 2025. Once completed, it will be a game-changer for children and families across the region.
Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues!
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