A Forsyth County community initiative to offer a less-stressful diversion option for individuals experiencing a behavior health crisis is set to resume Wednesday with expanded services.

A key mission of the GreenTree Peer Support program is to collaborate with local hospitals and law-enforcement agencies to temporarily house individuals who don't require extensive emergency department care.

GreenTree's RefugeeCrisis center is located at 1025 W. First St. in downtown Winston-Salem. Crisis Support can be reached at 336-429-4086, while GreenTree can be reached at 336-429-4086.

"Suitable individuals may be referred by hospital staff for crisis support at our refuge setting for up to 24 hours," said Laurie Coker, president of advocacy group NC CANSO and head of GreenTree.

"Our aim is to off

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