Brian Colesch of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections updated the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 10 about the county’s behavioral health unit project.

Colesch said the project is "right on schedule and, right on or maybe a little below budget on that facility," noting that the county has begun tours with commissioners and partners including the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. He said the county plans more tours and intends to hold a work session in the first quarter of next year to review progress once more interior work (doors, paint, windows) is further along.

Colesch said the county has received interest from other counties and service providers to observe the facility. Commissioners agreed it would be useful to schedule a work session when the project shows more visible progress.

Next steps: staff will coordinate tours and schedule a work session for commissioners in the coming months.