MIAMI VALLEY — Two local jails got millions in state funding to help support construction and renovation projects.
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Montgomery County received $13 million to support ongoing jail renovations, including a new behavioral health unit at the county jail.
The project will convert 226 general population beds into a behavioral health and medical wing, expanding the number of medical beds from 12 to 112.
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The Montgomery County Board approved the project of the Commissioners in September 2023.
“This funding is a critical investment in the health and well-being of our community,” said Commission President Judy Dodge. “By building our first-ever Behavioral Health Unit in the jail, we’re taking a major step toward giving people in crisis the care they need, not just a bed, but a path to recovery. We appreciate the state’s support in providing solutions that truly make a difference.”
Clark County got around $4 million to support land acquisition and design work for a new jail.
News Center 7 previously reported that voters rejected a levy to fund the jail in November.
The funding will be awarded through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program.
An additional $5 million will be put toward security and safety projects at local jails as needs arise.
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