MENU Health Behavioral & Mental Health Acute Care Ambulatory Care Behavioral & Mental Health Translational Health Sciences New Methods in Behavioral and Mental Health Care Design Our understanding of mental and behavioral health has grown exponentially in the past decade. With the larger scope of knowledge in the field, patient needs are better understood and previously unknown needs have been revealed. As a result, new methods are required to design these care environments. Behavioral and mental health is on a spectrum of varying severity and patient needs, and we are uniquely positioned to design facilities across that continuum, understanding design’s purpose and priority at each step. Our portfolio of award-winning design work includes acute and forensic psychiatric hospitals, healthcare within correctional settings, less acute residential treatment facilities, outpatient care, addiction treatment centers, and more. Evidence and Experience: A Diverse Approach We take a diverse approach to each facility because a singular, “one-size-fits-all” approach to designing for behavioral and mental health does not meet each person’s needs. We strive to build empathy to better understand how the environment impacts each patient who seeks care. Evidence-based design principles, post-occupancy evaluations and research on the efficacy of our designs at every scale inform each design endeavor and ensures our design intellect grows and evolves in tandem with the field. We incorporate experience-based criteria and address key factors prevalent to the lives of patients, such as their need for privacy, safety, control of their environment, easy orientation, natural light, the minimization of anxiety, and opportunities for social interaction. We are dedicated to continued growth and learning in the pursuit of designing facilities that help people suffering from mental illness, addiction or behavioral disorders wherever they are along their healing journey by providing better solutions that result in better outcomes for patients and our clients. How Listening Can Improve Behavioral and Mental Health Design Listening has led to meaningful insights in the way we design behavioral and mental health facilities. Explore how this simple concept can help people suffering from mental illness and addiction wherever they are along their healing journey. LEARN MORE WE CELEBRATE THESE NUMBERS 7M+ Square Feet of Behavioral Health Space Designed 4 Continents: Completed Work in Asia, Europe, Australia & North America 30+ Years of Experience 100+ Projects Completed 5000+ Behavioral Health Beds Placed $3B+ In Behavioral Health Construction FOR MORE INFO CONTACT Brian Giebink Behavioral Health Planner Email Our People Brian Giebink Behavioral Health Planner Jim Thomson Director, Health Central Region Barbara Miszkiel Director, Health Canada Anosha Zanjani Behavioral Health Design Specialist Jason Beshore Health Principal Patricia E. Paulson Senior Interior Designer David Redemske Principal Health Planner Related Insights PODCAST Speaking of Design Ep. 11: Prototyping a Therapeutic Environment for Behavioral Health Treatment IN THE MEDIA Developing Grounds for Change in Behavioral Health Design ARTICLE Architectural Best Practices for Behavioral Health: A Case Study at VCBR ARTICLE How Listening Can Improve Behavioral and Mental Health Design IN THE MEDIA Empathetic by Design: An Inclusive, Research-Based Process for Designing Schools for Children with Autism See all Behavioral & Mental Health projects Featured Projects Healing Spirit House Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre East Vancouver Integrated Health and Social Housing Humber River Hospital GET IN TOUCH Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. Contact us CAREERS We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams. See current openings BUSINESS STATEMENTS Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Anti-Corruption Fraud and Bribery Policy Third Parties’ Code of Business Conduct Tax Strategy SOCIAL MEDIA © 2021 HDR, all rights reserved Terms of Use | Privacy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can also choose to "Reject All Cookies" or even manage your "Cookies Settings" individually. It's always your choice and you can update your preferences anytime. For more information please see ourPrivacy Statement. Cookies Settings Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies