The State of Maine is building a 92-bed civil and forensic psychiatric treatment facility to replace an existing 161 year old state hospital, the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI) which opened in October 1840.
The new facility, Riverview Psychiatric Center, will offer a state-of-the-art treatment environment that supports healing, respect, and safety. Research and common sense clearly speak to the importance of the environment on recovery and healing and this new facility takes advantage of all that design can offer.
Features that are key aspects of this healing environment include an open courtyard, private rooms and bathrooms, radiant ceiling heat and humidification in patient care areas, artwork and a design that takes full advantage of natural light.