HIGHLAND — A nonprofit working to turn a former Barryville medical office into a community health hub will hold a $100,000 fundraiser next month after funding and regulatory delays pushed back its planned opening.

Sullivan Health Access Inc., which is developing the facility through its Highland Health Access Initiative, will hold the fundraising gala Oct. 17 at Torwood Farms. The event will be limited to approximately 100 tickets, with organizers also seeking corporate sponsorships and help from volunteers.

The projected entry-level sponsorship is approximately $250. Additional ticket and sponsorship information has not yet been posted publicly.

Town officials had previously hoped the center would open in July or August. At Tuesday’s Highland Town Board meeting, they said delays involving state and county funding cycles, regulatory compliance and coordination among participating organizations prevented the project from meeting that target.

No new opening date was announced.

Town Supervisor John Pizzolato said organizers could have opened a smaller version of the program sooner but want to ensure that the project has the funding and partnerships necessary to remain open.

“The last thing you want to do is open and run out of money and then [have to] open back up,” Pizzolato said. “We really want to be that health and wellness source for our community.”

Sullivan Health Access plans to bring established medical providers and community partners together to offer primary-care services and connect residents with additional care. The organization is in discussions with Sun River Health about establishing a presence and receiving referrals for residents with immediate clinical needs.

Organizers have also continued conversations with Garnet Health and other providers serving the region.

The center is not intended to provide emergency or critical care. Its focus will instead be reaching residents earlier, connecting them with appropriate services and reducing the number of people who wait until a health problem becomes an emergency.

The Sullivan County Legislature has helped cover rent, utilities and other costs while organizers prepare the facility. Sullivan Health Access is also pursuing grants and partnerships intended to support the center after it opens.

Additional information about the nonprofit is available at www.sullivanhealthaccess.org.