(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 22, 2024) — In a landmark decision, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to move forward with the construction of a 78,800 square-foot, three-story Human Services building. 

This first-of-its-kind facility in Gwinnett County and the only one in the Tri-County area including Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale, will be located on the same site as the new Gwinnett County Records Management and Storage Facility on Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville. Construction is set to begin in January 2025.

The OneStop Gwinnett will serve as the central hub for the County’s human services and offer vital community resources, including veteran and family services, workforce development programs and various community and partner spaces for classes and training. It will also be the command center for the County’s Community Navigator Team.

In a partnership with View Point Health, OneStop Gwinnett will address the county's growing need for mental and behavioral health services. The facility will feature a 30-bed inpatient stabilization unit and a 23-hour temporary observation day center capable of accommodating up to 15 individuals.

Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said after years of intentional planning and strategic alignment with the board’s priorities, she expects the facility to have a significant impact.

"Our community's well-being is our top priority. Because of this historic investment, our new Health and Human Services center will house a state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization Unit and represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing comprehensive and accessible mental and behavioral health services to all our residents," said Hendrickson. “As the first facility of its kind in Gwinnett, the center will serve as a vital resource for individuals in crisis, providing immediate, compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment.”  

Retired Army Lt. Colonel and District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III serves on the View Point Health Board and says the implications for this central hub are endless.

"By bringing these services together in one location, we are enhancing access and creating a stronger, more connected community,” Watkins said. “This facility is a testament to our dedication to meeting the needs of Gwinnett’s residents, particularly in mental health and human services. Additionally, the focus on serving veterans at this location emphasizes our commitment to those who have served our country.”

“View Point Health is grateful for the opportunity to locate services in the Gwinnett County OneStop in Lawrenceville,” View Point Health CEO Jennifer Hibbard said. “This will be the first-ever behavioral health crisis center with 24/7 access to care in Gwinnett County as well as an outpatient clinic and administrative offices.”

The Board of Commissioners awarded a contract for $35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to Reeves Young, LLC for the construction of the facility.