County awarded $21 million for mental health facility in Paso RoblesJanuary 29, 2026By KAREN VELIEThe state recently awarded San Luis Obispo County a $21,639,180 grant for a proposed mental health facility in Paso Robles. The funds will be used to purchase and renovate an existing facility in Paso Robles that will offer a comprehensive range of behavioral health services and resources to youth and adults. Known as Pathways Home, the project will address gaps in mental health and substance use disorder services for youth and adults. The first adult crisis residential treatment program in SLO County which will offer short-term support to community members navigating through a mental health crisis. The Paso Robles facility is expected to reduce out-of-county placements, especially for local youth who need crisis services.