Building for Maine's Future

Empowering Pediatric Behavioral Health Patients

“I’m so thankful for the connections I’ve made and for the people who have helped me to get to where I am. If not for Acadia Hospital, I would not be here today.”

–Adelaide V.

O n January 8, 2024, Northern Light Acadia Hospital opened a brand new pediatric inpatient area to address the growing need for inpatient behavioral healthcare. This beautiful space can accommodate more patients and reduces wait times for care. It offers private, single-occupancy ADA compliant rooms, which promote a safe space for the patient to “We have a unique opportunity to expand access to help even more kids and keep them close to home. It’s the right thing to do, and the right time to do it.”

decompress and self-regulate. This new wing also includes space for group activities and therapy services, important and necessary elements of any treatment plan. Additionally, patient rooms previously used by children and adolescents are currently being remodeled to become single rooms for adults, expanding the total number of available beds to 100.

– Nadia Mendiola, MD, Medical Director, Pediatric Psychiatry, Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Watch a video of milestones throughout the project