Quincy Renew office closed for remodeling beginning next week
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QUINCY — The Quincy office of Renew, Grant County’s mental health provider, will be closed for most of October and all of November while the space is remodeled.
“The Quincy building closure is temporary and part of a planned renovation to improve client experience and service delivery,” wrote Dayana Ruiz, Renew community relations manager, in response to an email from the Columbia Basin Herald. “The Quincy office has served the community for many years, and these updates will create a more welcoming, accessible, and efficient space for both clients and staff.”
The Quincy facility is owned by Grant County, she said, and as a result, Renew officials want to keep it in good condition.
“This renovation is focused specifically on our Quincy office. It’s a larger remodel that will refresh the building and ensure everything is working well and welcoming for clients,” she said. “Right now, our priority is completing the Quincy renovation and minimizing any service disruption for the community.”
The office, at 203 Central Ave. S, will be closed Oct. 13-26, Ruiz said. It will be open for limited services from Oct. 27 to Nov. 7 and closed again from Nov. 10-30.
Ruiz said services still will be available even if the office is closed.
“Even though the Quincy office will be temporarily closed, services will continue without interruption,” she said. “Clients can meet with their providers through telehealth by phone or video, or in person at one of our other locations, like Ephrata, Royal City, Mattawa, or Moses Lake, and other community settings. Depending on what works best, some clients may prefer their services to be provided at their home, school, or another preferred location. Our goal is to keep their care fully accessible and flexible throughout the renovation period.”
Patients at the Quincy office will be contacted by Renew staff to discuss their options, she said.
The services offered in Quincy will remain unchanged, she said.
“This project isn’t about changing what we offer – it’s about improving where and how those services are delivered. Clients can expect the same programs and providers they know, but in a more comfortable, updated, and client-friendly space that supports both in-person and telehealth care,” Ruiz said.
While the focus is on Quncy for this project, other offices will be in line for remodeling in the future, she said.
“We do anticipate updates at other sites, including our Moses Lake office, but right now our priority is completing the Quincy renovation and minimizing and service disruption for the community,” she said.
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