Novant Health is investing $2.5 million in a behavioral health hospital for teenagers and children in Charlotte. The Winston-Salem based health care company is making plans to join the Katie Blessing Center, a $62 million project from Starmount Healthcare, Novant announced in a news release. Thursday. It will provide services for people ages 5 to 18 with a goal to have quick access for interventions.

The Katie Blessing Center is scheduled to open next year at 5516 Central Ave. Starmount bought the 5-acre site from the city of Charlotte for $2.7 million in 2023. Its namesake comes from Starmount founder Michael Estramonte’s mother.

“Since announcing the facility, we’ve been profoundly grateful for the support we’ve received, but our work is far from over,” Estramonte said in a news release. He said it’s also important for other to join the effort to help children receive mental health services.

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