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MaineHealth | Behavioral Health Units and Emergency Department Study
Expanding access to behavioral healthcare through thoughtful reuse
MaineHealth | Behavioral Health Units and Emergency Department Study
To help address a regional shortage of behavioral health beds, Maine Health partnered with Array & MPA Architects to reimagine underutilized inpatient floors into a behavioral health center of excellence.
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Quick Facts
Location
Sanford, ME
Facility Size
24,670 SF
Project Type
Renovation
Completion
December 2020
Construction Cost
$7.2 million
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The Story
Faced with the urgent need for 40 new adult behavioral healthcare beds, the design team transformed existing spaces to create a calming, supportive environment while navigating structural limitations and complex programmatic requirements. Through a Lean-led planning process, Array and MPA Architects developed a flexible, phased solution that balances patient dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.
The units support both short- and long-term acute care, as well as structured activity, group therapy, and secure outdoor access. Design choices such as normative furniture, warm color palettes, and open staff sightlines foster a more residential, less institutional feel. Transparent observation zones and flexible group areas help reduce isolation and encourage interpersonal interaction, supporting patient healing and staff workflow alike.
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Key Features
- 22-bed adult inpatient unit (Marland I)
- 18-bed adult inpatient unit (Marland II)
- 5-bed acute psychiatric unit
- 5-position emergency department acute psychiatric unit
- Semi-private patient rooms with private toilets and showers
- Secure outdoor terrace for patient use
- Flexible community and therapy spaces
- Lean-led planning to maximize space utility and adaptability
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Collaborators
MPA Architects
Fitzemeyer & Tocci
PC Construction
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