South Carolina’s new psychiatric residential treatment facility for justice-involved youth in Columbia, South Carolina has topped out. This effort was led by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Mental Health, along with Construction Manager Agent Services from LCK. Project teammates placed the uppermost steel beam on the roof level of the one-story facility in addition to substantially completing the building’s structure. Once complete, the 24,000-square-foot facility will provide critical mental health and rehabilitation services for youth committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, who have significant psychiatric treatment needs.
The project broke ground approximately 20 months ago. The specialized 24-bed facility will feature treatment areas, educational spaces and secure residential accommodations designed to support comprehensive care and rehabilitation programs. The facility also incorporates advanced security features while maintaining a therapeutic environment where young people can recover, grow and prepare for reentry into their communities.
As general contractor, Balfour Beatty provides construction services throughout the design, construction, operation and maintenance phases of this project. Working closely with OMH, Recovery Solutions, Department of Juvenile Justice and design partners, Balfour Beatty is implementing best practices for healthcare construction while adhering to specific requirements for youth treatment facilities.
With the building structure and exterior and interior framing substantially complete, interior buildout and delivery of specialized treatment areas that define this facility’s impact are underway. The psychiatric residential treatment facility is scheduled for completion in late 2025 and will be operated by Recovery Solutions, providing vital services for young people throughout South Carolina.
