Forsyth County OKs $2.8M agreement with Partners Health Management for behavioral health crisis services

Forsyth County commissioners approved a state‑funded agreement on July 30 to provide up to $2,828,218.25 to Partners Health Management for behavioral health crisis services in fiscal year 2027. County staff described the agreement as continuation of crisis response support and allowed the county manager to execute amendments that do not change project scope.

The resolution passed unanimously. County staff said the funds originate at the state level and will support crisis response capacity and coordination with local providers.