Salt Lake County, the State of Utah, and Odyssey House celebrated the opening of Stonebridge on July 23. The new 29-bed group home is designed for women stabilizing from severe and persistent mental illness and is operated by Odyssey House.
The opening event included a ribbon cutting and a media tour of the facility located at 143 W 800 S, Salt Lake City. Funding for the project was provided by the State of Utah, Salt Lake County, and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation.
Attendees at the event included Odyssey House President and CEO Adam Cohen, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, Salt Lake County Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton, State Homeless Coordinator Tyler Clancy, and Gail Miller, Chair of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation.
Stonebridge is part of the Behavioral Health and Justice Action Plan. Housing is considered central to the success of the 25 recommendations within that plan. Two additional group homes are expected to open later this year.
Through a partnership between Salt Lake County and the state Office of Homeless Services, these three homes will collectively house 90 people. Every resident is referred through an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and arrives already stabilized on medication. Residents receive 24/7 supervision and wrap-around services to help them remain stable and avoid a cycle of crisis.
The Stonebridge facility represents recent progress in group homes as part of the ongoing Behavioral Health and Justice Action Plan.
