Mohave County Unveils $3.5M Re-Entry Center in Kingman to Combat Recidivism

Mohave County is poised to enhance support for inmates facing mental health and substance abuse challenges with a new jail re-entry facility in Kingman. Dubbed the “Reach Out” facility, it is scheduled to break ground this year following a $3.5 million contract approval by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors.

The county’s public works department analyzed four contractor bids earlier this year, with Concord General Contracting from Mesa securing the project with the lowest offer of $3.535 million. Other bidders included M. Greenberg Construction of Gilbert, Wakeco Inc. from Temecula, and Woodruff Construction from Flagstaff, with the highest bid reaching approximately $6.15 million.

Planning for the “Reach Out” facility has been ongoing for over two years, stemming from an initial allocation of around $4 million for the re-entry program since July 2022. The facility is designed to encompass 8,000 square feet, including a lobby, administration areas, medical rooms, therapy rooms, and various other essential spaces.

This initiative mirrors a successful program initiated by Yavapai County in 2018, which led to a notable 30% reduction in recidivism rates by providing inmates with access to mental health services and substance abuse counseling upon their release. Collaborative efforts between jail systems and court officials were instrumental in this achievement.

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors approved the construction contract for the “Reach Out” facility as part of their consent agenda, reflecting a commitment to improving inmate rehabilitation and reducing reoffending rates.