PATH Crisis to remain open despite losing $9M contract

Posted on May 3, 2024
With the loss of the contract, PATH Crisis plans to lay off 90 employees. (Photo courtesy: Path Crisis/Facebook)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON –

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based nonprofit remains open despite missing millions of federal funding. 

Over the past year, Path Crisis dealt with employee turnover, including the death of former Chief Executive Director Chris Workman. 

With the turnover in leadership, Path Crisis applied for the 988 statewide mental health crisis hotline contract, but was not selected.

“The unfortunate part is that we do have about 90 employees who pay and benefits solely rest inside that 988 funding,” Path Crisis Interim CEO and Executive Director Dr. Adam Carter said on WJBC’s Afternoon Show. 

“So unfortunately, when that funding cycle does end on June 30, the employment with the agency with those 90 individuals also does come to an end as a result of not securing that contract for the next cycle.” 

While the contract ends on June 30, Dr. Carter continues to lobby lawmakers for additional funding opportunities. 

“PATH has been in the community for over 53 years, providing access to health, which is what PATH stands for. We are looking to what is next, and that’s really where we are. I’m excited to roll that out over the next couple of months.” 

According to Dr. Carter, there will not be any service disruption, but the calls will go to a different call center. 

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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