San Diego County has secured a $99.5 million state grant to build a Behavioral Health Wellness Campus in the Midway District, marking what local officials describe as a transformative investment in mental health care. According to county leadership, this represents the largest award from the latest round of Proposition 1 funding. The statewide announcement on March 11, 2026 directed roughly $1.18 billion into 66 projects across California, according to the Governor’s office.
Campus Design and Services
The proposed campus would integrate crisis stabilization, a 24/7 mental-health rehabilitation center, adult residential substance-use treatment, outpatient community services, and peer-run social rehabilitation space in a single location. County planners estimate the full campus will cost about $210 million and could serve more than 20,000 San Diegans annually. The project is slated for the former County Health Services Complex on Rosecrans Street in the Midway District. Officials frame this “care-before-crisis” model as combining integrated medical and behavioral services with peer-led supports, intended to reduce emergency-room visits, decrease avoidable jail stays, and provide clearer pathways to recovery.
Broader Context and Prior Funding
San Diego has already benefited from Proposition 1 investments. The Board of Supervisors formally accepted $29.8 million from Prop 1 in June 2025 for two county-led treatment projects. County leaders noted that this previous track record with Prop 1 grants helped shape their larger bid for the dedicated Midway campus.
Next Steps
Before construction can begin, the award must move through standard government processes including grant-agreement paperwork, design, environmental review, and permitting—steps that typically take many months. County leaders stated that work will begin once legal and planning steps are complete, without providing a firm construction timeline. County staff indicated they will post contract details and project milestones publicly as plans advance.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://hoodline.com/2026/03/san-diego-snags-99-5m-for-midway-behavioral-health-campus/