Valley Health Announces New Behavioral Health Pavilion

New Pavilion Will Address Critical Mental Health Needs

On May 13, Valley Health broke ground on the Valley Health Behavioral Health Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to addressing the highest-priority health needs in our community. This new pavilion, located on the Winchester Medical Center campus, will provide comprehensive mental health services for both adults and young people, offering a place to heal and thrive.

The Stronger Together fundraising campaign, Valley Health's $20 million capital campaign focused around three leading health issues in our community - hearts, minds, connections - will help fund the construction of this free-standing center, ensuring that care is convenient and accessible for everyone in the community.

“Everyone in this community is impacted by behavioral health,” said Tonya Smith, Valley Health Chief Operating Officer and President, Winchester Medical Center. “The new Behavioral Health Pavilion will be a transformative space where individuals can receive the care they need to improve their mental health and overall well-being. It will serve as a vital resource for our community, providing support and treatment that can make a profound difference in people's lives.”

The facility will consolidate mental health services, currently spread across multiple locations in Winchester, including Linden Drive, Westside Station and Cork St, into one state-of-the-art pavilion on the Winchester Medical Center campus. Staff will offer the full spectrum of behavioral health care under one roof, including:

• Mental health therapy
• Substance use disorder counseling
• Intensive outpatient programs for adults and teens

A key feature of the pavilion is the establishment of a Digital Health Center, which will enable prompt mental health care by connecting community medical practices with Valley Health behavioral health providers.

“We hope to move into more areas of care,” said Dr. Louis Nardelli, DO, psychiatrist at Valley Health. “People with anxiety, depression, stress, or who feel overwhelmed will have access to providers that can help. The pavilion will also focus on preventive mental health care through screening and psychological education. We are developing a geriatric program for older adults, including memory care, and the pavilion will be a resource for those struggling to cope with medical conditions. Our vision is that the pavilion will be a center for hope and resilience.”

Valley Health is committed to creating a network of life-changing care that supports the mental health and well-being of our community. The Behavioral Health Pavilion is a significant step towards achieving this goal and is expected to be completed in late summer 2026.