Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital today celebrated its official ribbon-cutting, marking the upcoming opening of the new state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital designed to transform access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care in the Greater Boston area.
Located at 100 Hospital Road in Malden, Massachusetts, the hospital will be operated by a joint venture between Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare that builds on a shared commitment to meeting the growing behavioral health needs of communities across Massachusetts. The hospital anticipates opening by the end of this first quarter once final preparations are completed.
The new hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, offering a continuum of care tailored to each individual's needs. Its thoughtfully designed environment promotes healing, safety, and dignity, while multidisciplinary care teams of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other specialists work collaboratively to support recovery.
"As we open the doors to Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, we reaffirm Tufts Medicine's commitment to addressing the growing mental health needs in our community and expanding access to high-quality care," said Michael Dandorph, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tufts Medicine. "This hospital represents years of planning and collaboration, and today we celebrate not just a new facility, but a renewed promise to serve patients and families across Greater Boston."
The hospital also serves as a teaching site for future behavioral health professionals, supporting clinical education and training in partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine. This vital academic component will help grow the pipeline of clinicians prepared to meet increasing regional behavioral health needs.
"This facility stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when mission-driven partners unite to address a critical public health challenge," said Debbie Osteen, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia Healthcare. "This state-of-the-art facility will provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services for individuals of all ages, and we are proud to open its doors alongside Tufts Medicine to support healing and resilience throughout the community."
Jameson Pinette, Chief Executive Officer of Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, added, "We are proud to open our doors and invite the community to see the healing environment we've created. This hospital will be a place of hope and recovery for individuals facing behavioral health challenges, offering tailored support with dignity and respect."
The new hospital builds on a legacy of behavioral health services previously provided by MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital, expanding capacity and bringing together the latest evidence-based treatments within a single, modern campus.
