Hasenstab Architects provided architectural and interior design services to renovate a former City of Canton building into a new pediatric regional behavioral health center for Akron Children’s Hospital. The Canton Outpatient Behavioral Health Center provides a convenient location where Stark County residents can access most of the services that are offered at the hospital’s main campus in downtown Akron. These services include traditional outpatient therapy and partial hospitalization / intensive outpatient programs (PHP-IOP).

The Canton Outpatient Behavioral Health Center features a large, open day room which provides space for group education and features access to an enclosed, furnished patio. The day room also contains two alcoves, which allow individual patients to take a break while still being part of the larger group. Two smaller group rooms provide space for activities including yoga, art, and expressive therapy.

Also included in the facility are 12 private interview rooms and two private assessment rooms. The facility mainly serves patients between the ages of 12 and 18. An out-of-clinic work area features offices and support spaces that can accommodate up to 21 providers and staff members and includes telehealth booths that can be used to conduct virtual visits.