Behavioral Health Business February 8, 2024
Toronto-based behavioral health provider, Stella’s Place, turned an outdated candy factory into a modern, welcoming facility for teens and young people to access mental health services.
Stella’s Place offers outpatient behavioral health services to youth aged 16 to 29. It provides several drop-in services, including counseling, community programs, and short-term individual counseling.
Architecture firm Stantec designed the facility to create a welcoming environment that gives patients autonomy over their space and surroundings without having a clinical feel. It incorporates biophilic design, bringing plants and nature elements indoors.
The unique design helped the facility win the Behavioral Health category in the recent Behavioral Health Business’ Architecture and Design Awards.
But the designers and providers didn’t do it alone. The team was...
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