OutpatientPsychiatricBuilding

The increase in demand for outpatient services on the main campus of a behavioral health inpatient hospital inspired the programming and planning for a larger facility with dedicated space to accommodate expanding program services. The two-story, 30,000 SF addition provides a new front door to the hospital, including access for both inpatients and outpatients. Active and passive design principles are employed to create separation, enhance security, emphasize privacy, encourage well-being, and optimize the movement of residents, patients, visitors and staff. The addition is part of a larger, behavioral health program located in the existing hospital and physically connected through critical access points.