Safe, Secure & Therapeutic Behavioral Health Design
Creating therapeutic environments that are warm, welcoming, and supportive is essential to fostering healing rather than a sense of institutional confinement. At Perkins Eastman, we prioritize high-quality, economical designs that provide a comfortable and normalized atmosphere, empowering patients and improving treatment outcomes.

With over 20 years of extensive experience in behavioral health facility design, Perkins Eastman has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs in this specialty. Our portfolio of projects across the West Coast and throughout the country reflects our commitment to creating spaces that support compassionate, impactful care. We’ve collaborated on a range of adult and pediatric outpatient and inpatient services, including psychiatric urgent care, outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and substance use/addiction treatment, as well as specialized psychiatric health facilities and mental health rehabilitation centers.

Transforming Behavioral and Mental Health Care Design
Our approach spans the full continuum of behavioral health care, tailoring each facility to specific levels of care and aligning with clients’ goals for compassionate, holistic services that treat the whole person. We create patient-centered environments through strategic and medical planning, adapting spaces to meet diverse patient needs.

Prioritizing safety, privacy, and well-being, we deliver projects efficiently, backed by evidence-based research and post-occupancy evaluations to optimize care environments. Our designs emphasize intuitive navigation, access to natural light, and outdoor therapy spaces to reduce anxiety and promote healing. Each facility is thoughtfully crafted to support patients and caregivers, enhancing the overall care experience. By integrating strategic planning with flexible design, we provide adaptable spaces that foster respect, resilience, and holistic recovery.