Crisis Recovery Center


Crisis Recovery Center at Parkland-Spanaway

The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is expected to open Summer 2021. The CRC will be operated by RI International, who also operates the Recovery Response Center in Fife. The CRC provides a safe alternative for individuals in need of support when faced with a mental health and or substance use crisis. The support staff consists of a team of psychiatrists, nurses, mental health professionals, individuals that specialize in resources management and peer support specialists. Referrals to the CRC must be made by law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, First Responders, or community providers.


We need a place in the Parkland-Spanaway area where law enforcement, EMTs, and families can bring those suffering from mental health crises -- such as suicidal thoughts and delusional disorders -- to receive immediate and appropriate care.  First responders, health care providers, and the community identified this facility as a top priority for our region.  A Crisis Recovery Center serves only 16 people at any one time, has a 1:2 staff-to-patient ratio, is locked and secure, and all patients are transported to and from the center by law enforcement, ambulance, family or contracted transport.


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CRC Groundbreaking Ceremony – November 6, 2019

An inside look at Recovery Innovations in Fife.

Community Meeting - September 20, 2018

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Construction of the new Crisis Recovery Center is well underway. This 9,600-square-foot secure facility will serve up to 16 patients experiencing a mental health crisis in the Parkland/Spanaway area. It is located at 1420 – 112th Street East in Tacoma.

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Project Milestones:

  • The Pierce County Council approved its portion of funding last August, and all other funding is in place.
  • The Mid-County Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) unanimously approved the project on July 9, 2019.
  • The project has been publicly advertised for construction bids. A pre-bid walk-through for Contractors interested in bidding was held on July 17, 2019.
  • The Mid County LUAC made their recommendation before the Hearing Examiner on July 24, 2019.
  • Bids were due August 2nd. Award was be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
  • Groundbreaking ceremony commenced in November 2019.
  • Concrete was poured in February 2020 and vertical construction commenced.
  • Construction encountered some various delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Interior wall framing began in April 2020.
  • In July of 2020, trusses for the roof over the main entrance were placed and the plywood deck was been installed.
  • The project is slated for an estimated completion before the end of 2020.. 
Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Why the Parkland-Spanaway area?
  2. Will students, staff, and families be safe?
  3. Will a new crisis care facility impact homelessness?
  4. Will the CRC make the Parkland area a “dumping ground” for high risk individuals?
  5. What happens to a patient not stabilized after 48 hours?
  6. What will be the staffing to patient ratio?
  1. What are the conditions of guests?
  2. What harm issues do you expect or have you experienced?
  3. Will first responders transporting patients be using lights and sirens?
  4. Who has keycards and how are they safeguarded?
  5. Are visitors permitted and if so what restrictions are required?
  6. Where will the CRC be placed on the county property?
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Executive's Office
253-798-7477