Gilbane Completes $34.45M Behavioral Health Facility in Wisconsin

Highlights

• Gilbane has completed the 50,000-square-foot Racine County Behavioral Health Building in Racine, Wisconsin.

• The $34.45 million project consolidates behavioral health services previously delivered across three locations.

• The two-story facility was designed by Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors.

• The building includes 24/7 crisis services, walk-in assessments, mobile crisis response and community case management.

• A new 15-bed residential substance use treatment programme provides approximately 30 days of supportive care for adults.

Facility Completion Expands Behavioral Health Capacity

Consolidating crisis response, mental health services and residential treatment within a single facility can improve access to care while supporting coordinated service delivery. Gilbane has completed the Racine County Behavioral Health Building, a 50,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Racine, Wisconsin, valued at $34.45 million.

The project brings services previously distributed across three locations into one building. Gilbane marked the completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by county officials, project partners and community representatives on Nov. 10, 2026.

Building Design and Treatment Services

Designed by Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors, the two-story facility incorporates trauma-informed design features, including natural lighting, open interior spaces and designated respite areas.

The building accommodates several behavioural health and support services, including:

• Walk-in crisis assessments.

• Round-the-clock crisis services.

• Mobile crisis response.

• Community case management.

• Adult Protective Services.

A major addition is Racine County's first 15-bed residential substance use treatment programme. The facility will provide approximately 30 days of residential support for adults in the early stages of recovery.

Construction Coordination and Project Delivery

Gilbane worked with Racine County, Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors and trade partners to coordinate the construction of specialised treatment areas, secure residential spaces and collaborative working environments.

The project required building systems and interior spaces suited to different operational needs, including crisis assessments, residential treatment and staff coordination.

The completed facility also expands Gilbane's portfolio of community-focused construction projects across southeastern Wisconsin, where the contractor maintains a presence through its Milwaukee operations.

Implications for Healthcare and Community Construction

The Racine County project demonstrates the construction requirements associated with consolidating multiple healthcare and social service functions into a single facility. For healthcare owners and public-sector developers, projects of this type involve coordinating specialised treatment environments, secure residential areas and spaces designed around patient and staff needs.

The 50,000-square-foot facility adds dedicated residential treatment capacity while bringing several behavioural health services together under one roof, creating a centralised location for Racine County residents seeking support.

Source: Gilbane.