ASPEN SPRINGS PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

In response to Oregon’s need for secure, long-term behavioral health treatment settings, Lifeways partnered with Pinnacle to design a facility that meets state psychiatric hospital safety standards while providing a welcoming, recovery-focused environment. The 16-bed facility includes private resident rooms, a central gathering space for therapeutic and social activities, administrative and clinical offices, and a secure outdoor courtyard that offers opportunities for recreation, reflection, and connection to nature.
Trauma-informed design principles guided the project, balancing safety with dignity and comfort. Residential-inspired finishes were carefully selected for their durability and ability to withstand intensive healthcare use, creating an environment that feels supportive rather than institutional. Multiple layers of security are seamlessly integrated through the layout, while anti-ligature features, barrier-free access, and thoughtfully detailed interiors promote resident and staff safety. In 2023, Community Counseling Solutions acquired the facility and worked with Pinnacle to make targeted modifications, transforming it into Oregon’s only dually licensed residential and acute inpatient treatment facility.