NorthBay Health Medical Center announced on Thursday morning it has been awarded $14.9 million through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) to develop a new Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine Center in Fairfield. The funding is part of a broader initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office.
The Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine Center is currently in the planning and predevelopment phase, with completion anticipated by June of 2028.
“As the State Assemblymember representing Solano County, I am proud to see this level of investment in behavioral health services for our community,” said Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) in the news release. “This project will expand access to critical care, support our most vulnerable residents, and strengthen the overall health of our region.”
The new center will be located adjacent to the NorthBay Health Medical Center in Fairfield, and aims to provide a comprehensive, integrated approach to behavioral health care. It aims to bring together three critical services in one location: a 24/7 Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, a Community Mental Health Clinic and an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. Together, these services are projected to serve 19,000 patients annually.
The new center will also introduce a Behavioral Health Urgent Care model, which will serve adults aged 18 and older, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, justice-involved individuals, and young adults transitioning from foster care.
Solano County also secured $37 million in Round 2 of the program, a statewide effort supported by California’s Proposition 1 behavioral health bond. NorthBay Health’s project is one of just 66 projects selected statewide, representing approximately $1.18 billion in behavioral health infrastructure investment across California.
“This investment comes at a critical time for our community and represents a major step forward for behavioral health in Solano County,” said Mark Behl, President and CEO of NorthBay Health in the same news release. “For too long, access to timely care has been limited. This new center is designed to respond directly to that need – expanding access, improving coordination, and ensuring people receive the right care at the right time.”