GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Orchard Hospital is proud to announce plans for a new 16-bed inpatient youth psychiatric health facility, set to be constructed in Gridley.

This vital project aims to address the growing need for youth mental and behavioral health services in Northern California.

The demolition of a former assisted living facility, located just north of Orchard Hospital, recently began and is expected to take approximately two months. Construction of the new facility will follow immediately, with an estimated grand opening in September 2026.

Before demolition began, Orchard Hospital was pleased to collaborate with CAL FIRE, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, allowing them to utilize the old building for critical training exercises throughout the past month. This partnership reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to supporting local emergency services and enhancing community safety.

“With the support and backing of American Advanced Management (AAM) and Orchard Hospital CEO Amy Micheli, we are honored to bring this much-needed mental and behavioral health service to our region,” said Kirsten Storne-Piazza, Orchard Hospital’s director of psychiatric services. “We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and ensuring that young people in Northern California have access to the support they deserve and need.”

The new Youth Psychiatric Health Facility will serve patients requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment, offering a safe, therapeutic environment designed to foster healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.