DAYTON, Ohio-Dayton Children’s is progressing with its $110 million behavioral health hospital, scheduled for completion in spring 2025. The hospital’s growth reflects the pressing need for mental health services, a reality underscored by Melissa Smith’s personal experience with her daughter’s mental health crisis.
Despite initial concerns about stigma, Smith found compassionate care at Dayton Children’s, where her daughter received treatment and support. Deborah Feldman, the hospital’s CEO, emphasizes the widespread impact of mental health issues, with approximately 7,000 children seeking crisis care annually. Construction of the behavioral health building remains on schedule, with walls set to be erected soon. The facility will feature a crisis center and outpatient services on the first floor, with 24 inpatient rooms on each of the upper floors.
