The Franklin Adult Residential Facility & Behavioral Health Clinic is a newly built 38,000-square-foot facility serving as a cornerstone for behavioral health services in Riverside County. The clinic expands access to recovery and care, offering residential and outpatient services in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Project Goals

The County’s vision was to create a healing-forward environment that prioritized patient and provider safety, durability, and functional aesthetics—all while remaining budget-conscious. The Franklin facility needed to accommodate both private and communal spaces with robust, behavioral health-appropriate furnishings that could withstand high usage without compromising on comfort or design appeal.

Solutions and Highlights

Spaces Furnished

• Reception & Lounge Areas: Welcoming soft seating arranged in open, light-filled areas to foster calm and comfort while waiting or engaging in informal conversations.
• Private Offices: Furnished with ergonomic seating and workstations to support administrative staff and care providers with functionality and privacy.
• Conference Rooms: Equipped with collaborative tables and stackable seating to accommodate staff meetings, care planning, and training sessions.
• Dining Rooms: Durable, easy-to-clean tables and chairs arranged in inviting settings to promote socialization and structure during meal times.
• Group Rooms: Flexible, comfortable furnishings used for therapy and programming—supporting both large group sessions and smaller breakouts.
• Storage Rooms: Outfitted with secure casegoods and shelving solutions to organize clinical supplies, linens, and resident materials.
• Workstations: Modular desking and supportive seating installed in open office areas to streamline workflow while ensuring visual accessibility and staff interaction.
• Bedrooms: Thoughtfully selected anti-ligature and tamper-resistant furnishings designed for safety, comfort, and easy maintenance, including beds, wardrobes, and desks.

Our Approach
Tangram provided a comprehensive furniture solution tailored specifically for behavioral health applications. Products were selected from trusted manufacturers—including Global Furniture, Norix, Moduform, and SitOnIt Seating—known for their focus on safety, cleanability, and resilience in healthcare environments.

The Tangram team worked closely with project stakeholders to ensure timelines and behavioral health standards were met, supporting the success of a highly complex and sensitive healthcare environment.

Results and Impact

The Franklin Residential Care Facility & Behavioral Health Clinic represents a major investment in Riverside County’s behavioral health infrastructure. Now home to 75+ staff and serving 80+ residential clients, the space blends function and empathy—promoting recovery through thoughtful design and safe, supportive furnishings.

The facility now provides housing, outpatient therapy, medication management, casework, and support services for vulnerable populations, including those discharged from hospitals or experiencing housing instability. Tangram’s tailored furniture solutions enhance this mission, ensuring the built environment fosters dignity, care, and a sense of belonging.

This isn’t just a place for care—it’s a place for new beginnings.
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— Dr. Matthew Chang, Director, RUHS Behavioral Health

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