Meridian HealthCare Breaks Ground on $2 Million Expansion at Meridian Road Campus
Youngstown, OH – On September 30, 2025, Meridian HealthCare held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of a $2 million expansion and renovation project at its Meridian Road campus.
The project, partially funded by a $1 million state capital grant approved by the Ohio Controlling Board earlier this year, will add 3,000 square feet of new space and renovate the facility’s existing 26,094 square feet. This marks the fourth expansion at the Meridian Road campus in Youngstown.
The expansion project will include a new on-site pharmacy to provide patients with greater convenience in filling prescriptions, additional counseling offices and exam rooms to meet growing demands for integrated care, and a larger multipurpose training and group space to support staff development and community programs.
“This expansion will allow us to further strengthen our integrated care model, which combines behavioral health and primary care services under one roof,” said Larry Moliterno, President and CEO of Meridian HealthCare. “Too often, providers in behavioral health and primary care work in silos. At Meridian, we’re proving that collaborative care is not only possible, but it delivers the best outcomes for our patients.”
The project has been in development for nearly two years and is expected to create 10 new jobs, adding to Meridian’s team of more than 250 employees across its facilities in Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, and Poland. Completion of the expansion is anticipated by early 2026.
“This is such a critical expansion for us and for the Mahoning Valley,” added Moliterno. “It’s our mission to make sure that every individual who walks through our doors has access to compassionate, high-quality care that meets their behavioral and physical health needs.”
The groundbreaking ceremony will include representation from Meridian’s Board of Directors, Meridian’s Leadership, the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, and project partners Murphy Construction and Strollo Architects.
About Meridian HealthCare: Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission. In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health, criminal justice services, and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.
