State, local officials asking for funding for mental health and substance abuse facility

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – City and state officials have come together to ask the Kentucky legislature to fund construction for what they’re now calling the Anchor Project.

This would bring a new facility to the BRADD region, tackling mental health and substance abuse in our area.

The project originates from more than a year of joint effort between mental health professionals, law enforcement, judges, state and federal leaders and local government representatives to find a solution.

The proposed facility would be a primary location for first responders, allowing a person in crisis to receive immediate treatment.

According to the city, this has the potential “to save thousands of taxpayer dollars annually” and transform lives.

This design would also bring detox services, case workers and more to help people of the community and encourage treatment over arrest.