The David Lawrence Center in Naples, Florida, a leading behavioral healthcare facility, recently expanded its services to better support patients with mental health and substance abuse issues. This case study highlights how Norix, a prominent behavioral health furniture manufacturer, provided innovative solutions to meet the center’s unique needs.

Project Overview

Facility: David Lawrence Center Expansion
Location: Naples, Florida
Size: 32 Beds, Adult and Child Crisis Stabilization Unit
Type: Private In-patient psychiatric care facility

The expansion aimed to create a home-like atmosphere while prioritizing safety and durability – a delicate balance in behavioral health settings.

Furniture Selection Process

David Lawrence Center’s leadership, including CFO Scott Geltemeyer and Facilities Director Gary Boivin, collaborated with Norix consultative sales specialists to select appropriate furniture. Their choices included:

  • Hondo Nuevo Series Seating (pictured below): Bright and bold for children’s areas.
  • Norix Attenda Bed and Patient Room Furniture (pictured below): Durable and safe for youth sleeping areas.
  • ComfortShield Mattresses: Hygienic and easy to maintain.
  • Safehouse Series Wood Furniture: Residential look for adult rooms.
  • Madera Series Tables and Sled Base Chairs (pictured below): Functional and aesthetically pleasing for dining areas.
Hondo Nuevo Series Seating installation
Hondo Nuevo Seating
2 Attenda beds by Norix
Attenda Series Patient Room Furniture
Norix Madera Series Tables
Madera Series Tables

These selections were made based on several key factors:

  • Safety: Anti-ligature beds, and other furniture with secure anchoring options.
  • Durability: Ability to withstand intensive use.
  • Aesthetics: Creating a home-like feel.
  • Functionality: Easy to clean and maintain.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Long-lasting furniture to control replacement costs.

Design and Implementation

PK Studios, an award-winning design firm, directed the furnishing selection. They focused on creating a warm, welcoming environment using colors and textures that promote healing.

  • Adult Areas: Safehouse Wood Series provided a residential feel.
  • Children’s Areas: Hondo Nuevo Series added vibrant colors for a fun atmosphere.
  • Common Areas: Madera tables paired with sled-based chairs for durability and aesthetics.

Positive Outcomes

Norix provided installation services, working closely with construction and facility teams. Gary Boivin praised the team throughout the process, “The Norix team was extremely professional. Everything from the furniture selection process through installation to the final inspection went smoothly. Norix installation crew was conscientious and thorough.”

Since opening in November 2012, the new David Lawrence Center has received positive feedback from patients, staff, and the community. The furniture has proven durable and effective in creating a therapeutic environment.

Building a Better Future with Norix

The David Lawrence Center’s expansion demonstrates how thoughtful design and furniture selection can enhance the healing environment in behavioral healthcare settings. By partnering with Norix, the center successfully created spaces that are both safe and inviting, supporting their mission to provide compassionate care to those in need.

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