Choosing Better Wallpaper Hangers

Even though you may be looking at painting the interior of your drug treatment facility as a change that is merely cosmetic, this is a change that you really should take seriously. People who show up for treatment in your facility will likely be apprehensive, uncomfortable, and even scared of what they are facing. Believe it or not, even something as slight as the color of paint on the walls can have a profound impact on the patients who make their way to your drug treatment center. Take a look at a few ways you can use the psychology of color pick the best color hues for the inside of your drug treatment facility:

Entryway and Intake Areas 

The entryway and intake areas are the first impressions on new patients. Therefore, this is where color can really come into play in the formation of feelings about your facility in the mind of a patient. You will want soothing color hues and not anything bold and bright in these areas, so go with less saturated colors, such as pale yellow or light blue-violet. Because bright and intense colors tend to stimulate the emotions stronger, you want low-key colors that will softly welcome a patient to the new environment. 

Private Therapy Rooms

The rooms where one-on-one therapy takes place with a patient and psychologist or counselor in addiction treatment have to be carefully considered when you change the color. This is a room where some of the most emotional parts of the recovery process will take place. You want patients in these rooms to feel at ease and feel a sense of clarity, which are both things that can be affected by surrounding colors. Some colors naturally encourage mental balance and clarity, such as blue or green. When you think of these rooms, think about the overall ambiance you want to achieve with the color and work from there. 

Group Therapy Locations 

Group therapy tends to be an integral part of treatment in a drug recovery program. However, group therapy can also be a little intimidating for people who are not used to sharing their problems, feelings, and struggles in front of others. Consider adding a color like yellow to group therapy rooms to deter these feelings. yellow conveys a sense of optimism and self-confidence, both of which can be hugely important factors in a person's willingness to share in front of a group of strangers. 

Contact a company like APC Services of New England for more information and assistance.