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Regan Building Rededication & Ribbon Cutting

State leaders recently unveiled a newly renovated hospital facility that will enhance care for people with mental health conditions. The John F. Regan building, a key component of Eleanor Slater Hospital since 1981, underwent a two and a half year, $74.5 million transformation, one that addressed infrastructure needs and redesigned the building’s interior to create a modern psychiatric hospital facility.

“We have a responsibility to provide our patients with the best possible care, and that means giving our staff the facilities, resources, and tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Richard Leclerc, Director of BHDDH. “That commitment is part of the legacy of the late state Senator Eleanor Slater, and it is a commitment we are proud to continue with this important capital project.”

Eleanor Slater’s operations were reorganized in recent years so that medical patients are treated at the Zambarano campus in Burrillville, and psychiatric patients are treated at the Pastore campus in Cranston. For that plan to work, the 45-year-old Regan Building needed extensive renovations. 

On the outside, the building has a new roof and a new exterior facade. Inside, floors have been redesigned with new layouts, safety features, and ligature resistant settings. There are new patient rooms, treatment rooms, exam rooms, and activity rooms, as well as a redesigned kitchen and cafeterias, new nursing stations, and new windows and doors.

“This newly renovated state-of-the-art facility will help our staff as they do the work that only they can do to care for our patients,” said Brett Johnson, Eleanor Slater’s CEO. “Most importantly, it will provide a better place for our patients – one that is safer, brighter, and designed with the needs of our patients and staff in mind.”

Patients and staff moved out of Regan during the spring of 2024. They are scheduled to move back during the last week of September. 

RI State Psychiatric Hospital

Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital (RISPH) is licensed for 53 beds with implemented systems that ensure a high standard of treatment and safety. RISPH is led by Dr. Irina Beyder and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, which reflects the high quality of services provided by our dedicated and professional staff. The average length of stay at the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital has been reduced from two years to five months, expanding statewide access and reducing per-patient costs. 

BHDDH Forensic Division

The Forensic Division is led by BHDDH Deputy Director Dr. Louis Cerbo. BHDDH established a Forensic Division in 2025. This division oversees court-ordered competency evaluations and coordinates treatment for individuals who have been deemed by the court system as not competent to stand trial. 

This structure has expanded community-based treatment options for justice-involved individuals, successfully diverting many from costly state hospitalization, resulting in a more accessible, cost-effective, and community-focused model of care.