Joint Statement in Support of the Crisis Diversion Facility

[Jess Anderson]

Dear Chair Hamilton and Orange County BOCC colleagues,
On behalf of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, we are writing to share our strong support for the funding and development of the proposed Crisis Diversion Facility in Hillsborough and commend Orange County for advancing this critical investment in our community’s behavioral health infrastructure.
We believe the Crisis Diversion Facility will become an essential community resource that benefits residents throughout Orange County and appreciate your consideration of our joint statement (attached).
With gratitude and collaboration
Mayor Jess Anderson, Chapel Hill
Mayor Barbara Foushee, Carrboro
Mayor Mark Bell, Hillsborough


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Mayor Jess Anderson
Mayor’s Office
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405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705
Phone: (919) 968-2714

[Jess Anderson]

Dear Chair Hamilton and Members of the Orange County Commission,

We wanted to express our deep gratitude for unanimously approving the Diversion Center. This is an important step toward providing residents in crisis the care and support they deserve. Thank you for your partnership and leadership.

Warmly,

Mayor Jess Anderson, Chapel Hill
Mayor Barbara Foushee, Carrboro
Mayor Mark Bell, Hillsborough

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Mayor Jess Anderson
Mayor’s Office

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405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705
Phone: (919) 968-2714

From: Jess Anderson <jand...@chapelhillnc.gov>
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
To: ocb...@orangecountync.gov <ocb...@orangecountync.gov>
Cc: Barbara Foushee <bmfo...@carrboronc.gov>, Mark Bell <mark...@hillsboroughnc.gov>, Town Council <mayoran...@chapelhillnc.gov>, cl...@orangecountync.gov <cl...@orangecountync.gov>
Subject: Joint Statement in Support of the Crisis Diversion Facility

Dear Chair Hamilton and Orange County BOCC colleagues,
On behalf of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, we are writing to share our strong support for the funding and development of the proposed Crisis Diversion Facility in Hillsborough and commend Orange County for advancing this critical investment in our community’s behavioral health infrastructure.
We believe the Crisis Diversion Facility will become an essential community resource that benefits residents throughout Orange County and appreciate your consideration of our joint statement (attached).
With gratitude and collaboration
Mayor Jess Anderson, Chapel Hill
Mayor Barbara Foushee, Carrboro
Mayor Mark Bell, Hillsborough


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Mayor Jess Anderson
Mayor’s Office

Town of Chapel Hill<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.townofchapelhill.org/__;!!BRblJqMRC2tk!VbAN8MaM7wserfH1jSjtig_JPZ33TssfMLjhtLLJVNeZFgFC9Qbah7xhsehXccTMYuKSSso7Hex2JIJVJQheufgDu0ZESwYieew$ >

[Jean Hamilton]

Dear Mayors Anderson, Foushee, and Bell,

 

On behalf of the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC), thank you for sharing words of support.  The BOCC is likely to need your cooperation and support as we face the high operating costs of this needed facility.

 

Sincerely,

Jean

 

Jean Hamilton, Chair

Orange County Board of Commissioners

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From: Jess Anderson <jand...@chapelhillnc.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 3:31 PM
To: ALL_BOCC_MANAGER_CLERK <OCB...@orangecountync.gov>
Cc: Barbara Foushee <bmfo...@carrboronc.gov>; Mark Bell <mark...@hillsboroughnc.gov>; Town Council <mayoran...@chapelhillnc.gov>; Clerk <Cl...@orangecountync.gov>; Brittney Hunt <bh...@chapelhillnc.gov>
Subject: Re: Joint Statement in Support of the Crisis Diversion Facility

 

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