Odessa Study Club Tours Midland Behavioral Health Center
The group visited the nonprofit facility to learn about its current care operations and future expansion plans for patients.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Mental Health
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Members of the Odessa Study Club recently toured the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland. The facility, which opened in June 2026, currently provides care for adults in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
Why it matters
The center is currently executing a phased expansion intended to provide comprehensive care for individuals at every stage of life. This project aims to eventually broaden treatment availability to include children, adolescents, and geriatric patients.
The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center is designed to eventually support a maximum of 100 beds. It currently treats adult patients and employs multiple doctors.
The players
Odessa Study Club
This is a local organization that recently visited the facility to learn about regional behavioral health resources.
Dr. Eric Edwards
He is a medical professional who led the tour of the behavioral health center for the visiting group.
The details
Dr. Eric Edwards led the group through the facility, which is located at 900 Don Evans Way. The interior design of the building was specifically planned to promote patient comfort during their treatment.
Timeline
June 2026: The facility began seeing patients.
October 2026: The Odessa Study Club toured the facility.
The Big Picture
The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center serves as the anchor institution for regional mental health services in West Texas. The facility's expansion reflects an effort to centralize care that was historically fragmented across the region.
Adult residents in Midland currently have access to the center's services for behavioral health treatment. As the facility scales, local patients may eventually see expanded specialized care options for geriatric, adolescent, and pediatric needs.
The takeaway
The facility represents a significant effort to increase the regional capacity for behavioral health services in West Texas. Ongoing developments are expected to transition the center from an adult-focused clinic into a full-service provider for all age groups.
Further reading
Learn more about local support services in our Midland Mental Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Odessa American.
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