The new behavioral health center at the Medical University of South Carolina in downtown Florence is nearing completion, with leaders holding a topping-out ceremony for the Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion. This ceremony marks the finishing of the building’s structure and will feature speeches from Gov. Henry McMaster, Florence Mayor Teresa Ervin, and other health officials. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign the final steel beam for the facility.
The facility will serve as a regional behavioral health center for the Pee Dee area, offering a range of services including triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient care. MUSC expects the center to open in October 2025 at their Cedar Tower campus on East Cedar Street in downtown Florence.
With an increasing need for mental health services, completing this facility is a significant step towards providing essential care to individuals seeking behavioral health support in the Pee Dee region. The facility’s comprehensive services aim to address diverse needs of individuals seeking such support.
Gov. McMaster, Mayor Ervin and other health officials will share their thoughts on how important this new center is in improving access to mental health care. The topping-out ceremony brings together key stakeholders and community members to celebrate progress made so far in constructing this vital resource for individuals seeking mental health support in downtown Florence.
By signing the final steel beam for this project that will have a lasting impact on mental health landscape in downtown Florence, attendees can leave their mark on it. With an expected opening date set for 2025, this Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion is poised to become an essential resource for individuals seeking mental health support in Pee Dee area.
