WakeBrook Behavioral Health Campus in east Raleigh is set to reopen its doors in May. The facility, which provides mental health services to those dealing with crises or substance abuse disorders, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to mark its reopening. The hospital was previously operated by UNC Health for over a decade before closing last year.
According to Donald Gintzig, the president and CEO of WakeMed Health and Hospitals, UNC Health may have had different priorities elsewhere in the state, leading to the closure of the facility. However, he is excited about the new partnership between WakeMed and Recovery Innovations (RI), who are now the new operators of WakeBrook.
Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, RI’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that they cater to individuals with various mental health concerns such as being off medications, relocation stress, suicidal thoughts, and more. The new Wake Recovery Response Center at WakeBrook features 16 recliner chairs, an urgent care center, and 16 beds. WakeMed will oversee the inpatient unit for those requiring overnight stays.
The reopening of WakeBrook signifies a new beginning for individuals in east Raleigh seeking behavioral health services.
