By Kyle Hutchinson
Jan 26, 2021 2:17 PM
Memorial Behavioral Health opened The Living Room, where adults experiencing emotional distress can go to get the help they need in a safe and calm environment. (Photo: Bobbi Wiseman / Memorial Health System)
SPRINGFIELD â In order to help reduce the pressure on local hospital emergency departments, Memorial Behavioral Health has opened a center where adults experiencing emotional distress can go to for a safe and calming environment where they can get help.
Dubbed The Living Room, the center is at 710 N. Eighth St. in Springfield and is open from noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The entrance is at Eighth and Miller streets.