A groundbreaking initiative is underway to address the urgent needs of individuals facing behavioral health crises. The Bright Path Center, set to open in 2025 in Doylestown, will be the first facility of its kind in the state, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.  

It aims to offer a comprehensive, around-the-clock crisis stabilization service in a calming environment.  

Spearheaded by the Lenape Valley Foundation in collaboration with several local agencies, including Doylestown Health and the Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health, the center plans to streamline access to critical services. 

The 22,000-square-foot facility will coalesce various behavioral health services under one roof, providing a comforting, home-like setting for both adults and children.  

The center includes specialized areas for assessment, referral, rehabilitation, and withdrawal management, as well as spaces for both voluntary and involuntary treatment. 

 Bucks County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo, motivated by personal experiences with his son’s addiction, emphasized the facility’s significance in removing obstacles to accessing the right kind of help during mental health crises.  

“It’s a struggle and that’s why this place that’s going to be built here is so important to the residents of Bucks County,” he said.  

Read more about the Bright Path Center and its newest features in the Bucks County Courier Times. 

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