New behavioral health hospital set to open in Westfield in 2027

By DAKARAI TURNER
WISH-TV | wishtv.com

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health have announced the planned location for one of two new behavioral health hospitals in central Indiana under their partnership.

The 120-bed, single-story facility will be located in Westfield, across from Community Health Network’s new healthcare campus. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with an anticipated opening in 2027.

The hospital is part of a joint venture announced in February between Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. The partnership aims to address the region’s growing demand for behavioral healthcare services by expanding access to both inpatient and outpatient care.

“We know behavioral health services are important to the residents of Westfield and Hamilton County,” said Jason Fahrlander, Community Health Network chief operating officer. “Community is proud to expand access to care through innovative partnerships that address the growing needs of our communities.”

Once complete, Lifepoint Behavioral Health will manage day-to-day operations of the Westfield hospital, integrating it into the existing Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health continuum of care.

“Expanding access to patient-centered specialty care is the foundation of our work with Community Health Network,” said Russ Bailey, president of Lifepoint Behavioral Health. “This new hospital in Westfield will meaningfully extend and strengthen behavioral health services for those we serve in Marion and Hamilton counties.”

The announcement follows a recent Community Mental Health Needs Assessment for Marion County, conducted by the Center for Health Policy at Indiana University, which found that two-thirds of residents needing treatment for serious mental illness did not receive it.

The new hospitals are expected to increase the total number of behavioral health beds in the network and provide more dedicated treatment spaces for individuals with complex needs.

This story was originally published by WISH-TV at wishtv.com/news/local-news/westfield-indiana-behavioral-health.