Milton, N.H.— A major expansion is underway at Ridge RTC’s campus in Milton, New Hampshire, as the organization partners with Triple Construction to meet rising demand for youth-focused residential mental health care.
Representatives from Ridge RTC, Altior Healthcare, and Merrimack-based Triple Construction gathered April 1 at 619 Governors Road to mark the groundbreaking of two new dormitory buildings. The expansion will add capacity to the rapidly growing campus, which serves adolescents and emerging adults facing mental health challenges.
Triple Construction is overseeing the full construction lifecycle of the project, which involves converting two former residential structures—each exceeding 4,000 square feet—into modern dormitories designed for youth ages 12 to 17. The buildings will feature updated living accommodations along with shared common areas intended to support therapeutic programming and community engagement.
“The Ridge RTC campus expansion in Milton reflects exactly what Altior Healthcare is committed to: building the infrastructure families across the country need when they need it most,” said Randy Clunan, Chief Marketing Officer of Altior Healthcare. “Two additional dormitories means more young people get faster access to best-in-class residential care without waiting. That is not just a construction milestone—it is a mission milestone.”
Set across 350 acres of wooded landscape, the Ridge RTC campus has seen increasing demand for its intensive clinical programs. The addition of the new dormitories is intended to help address that need, particularly as more families seek structured, residential treatment options for adolescents.
Scott Launier, project manager at Triple Construction, emphasized the broader impact of the work. “Our team is thrilled to be working with Ridge RTC and Altior Healthcare on this project,” he said. “It is a unique opportunity to be part of something that impacts teens but will also become part of Ridge RTC’s legacy of healthcare in the region.”
Ridge RTC’s programs include a minimum of three individual therapy sessions per week, daily group therapy, comprehensive psychiatric care, and strong family involvement. Treatment programs typically range from 30 to 90 days and are designed to address the underlying causes of mental health challenges among teens and young adults.
Construction is already progressing, with framing completed on both structures. The project remains on track for completion in late spring 2026, at which point the new facilities are expected to begin welcoming residents.
The expansion marks a significant step forward in increasing access to specialized mental health care for youth, as providers nationwide continue to respond to growing demand for services.
