John Kivela Center Updates
Updates on the John Kivela Center
August 8, 2023 Update
On August 8, Sen. Debbie Stabenow toured GLRC’s site for the upcoming John Kivela Center, the newest behavioral health campus, to see its current construction progress and discuss funding as part of her visits to address mental health in rural areas such as the U.P.
July 28, 2023 Update
Additional renovation and construction to interior residence spaces, offices and hallways. Furnishings are being added to residential spaces.
July 20, 2023 Update
Siding has been added to the exterior of the building and additional renovation in the interior rooms and offices.
June 22, 2023 Update
Renovations continue and space is made for the upcoming residential facility and offices.
April 27, 2023 Update
West End Health Foundation has pledged $300,000 over a 5-year period for the development of the behavioral health campus. GLRC also secured nearly 2.8 million from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, under the direction of Director Elizabeth Hertel. The new facility will be called the John Kivela Center to honor the late …
