Aspire Health Partners, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) behavioral healthcare organization, has selected Stevens Construction for the interior renovation of the Access Center located at 1800 Mercy Drive in Orlando, announced Michael Waskiewicz, Orlando division manager.

Stevens Construction is providing a 5,360-square-foot renovation within the existing facility to allow for better social distancing as patients begin their screening services within the community mental health center. Delivering the project with a fast-track schedule, Stevens Construction is building eight new, expansive patient bays, a nurse station and additional support areas. Stevens Construction is performing the project while the Aspire Health Access Center remains occupied, operational and continues to serve the community.

The renovations are being funded by Orange County Government through federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funds. The project will be licensed and inspected by the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), which ensures compliance of Florida healthcare facilities. 

The Stevens Construction project team includes project manager, Bruce Chartrand; superintendent, Anthony LaFata; and project administrator, RoseMarie Aldred. The architect of record is Jeffrey Smith, AIA of RS&H.

With offices in Orlando, Tampa and headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities. For information, visit www.stevensconstructioninc.com or call 239-936-9006.

Aspire Health Partners, Inc. (Aspire Health) is a comprehensive, community-based, behavioral healthcare organization. Aspire Health’s mission is to “Provide the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive and cost effective integrated behavioral health care.” Aspire Health provides prevention, intervention and treatment to individuals and families coping with substance use and mental health disorders, trauma, juvenile delinquency, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other behavioral health issues. For more information, call (407) 875-3700 or visit www.aspirehealthpartners.com.