2018/05/23 Council Agenda Packet

• Q. 22.Do we expect a need for any additional law enforcement security needs? A. No, as this is a voluntary program and people will come of their own free will. The treatment staff will be specifically trained in approaches to help motivate the person to fully participate in treatment as well as de-escalation techniques if individuals become agitated. Q. 23.Has the project been approved yet and what government officials are a part of the approval processes? A. City, county and state officials have indicated support for this project. After conversations With the city, the county is now completing the zoning application. The city will schedule a land use hearing after receiving the zoning application. Q. 24.What level of support and opposition is seen from local business and residents? A. A meeting was held on February 5th with community partners including Everett Community College, Everett Public Schools, City of Everett, Providence Hospital, WSU Everett, Council of Neighborhoods and Northwest Neighborhood Association. There were many good questions and expressed support of the program. Q. 25.When will construction begin and planned for completion? A. The architectural firm will complete the design work in 2018, construction and renovation will occur in 2019 and the program is anticipated to open during the first quarter of 2020. Q.26.What type of "treatments will the clients receive, detox, medications, counseling, etc.? A. This program will provide chemical dependency inpatient treatment. Patients will have completed a detox program prior to arriving at the inpatient treatment program. Patients will participate in both group and individual counseling with licensed counselors. Q. 27.Average length of stay? A. The length of stay is determined by an individual's treatment plan but the - typical length of stay for inpatient treatment is 21 to 30 days.