JAMESTOWN — The Anne Carlsen Center, a non-profit organization providing individuals with developmental disabilities or delays with services and supports for more than 80 years, has announced the ribbon-cutting and public open house of its Ballantyne Berg Campus in Jamestown on Thursday, June 6, at noon.

The state-of-the-art facility is the new home for Anne Carlsen’s comprehensive array of pediatric residential/medical services, education, therapy services and assistive technology. The public is invited to explore the new campus, which is part of a larger system that serves over 3,100 individuals across North Dakota.

The new facility is the culmination of the Anne Carlsen Center’s Pathway for the Future campaign, a $59 million project spanning eight years.

The new residential space features 34 private rooms specifically designed to better serve the needs of children and young adults with medically and behaviorally complex needs. Larger private spaces allow for easier access to specialized adaptive and medical equipment while fostering a homier, more independent atmosphere.

The new facility also houses the Anne Carlsen Center for Learning, a fully accredited private school, serving up to 40 K-12 students. Key updates include flexible learning spaces designed for each student and an updated classroom infrastructure. The center ensures dynamic learning environments for current and future students, fostering growth and development at the individual level.

Additionally, the campus offers unique recreational areas designed to facilitate social interaction, peer engagement and physical activities for individuals, families and staff. This includes a therapy pool, a 20 x 40-foot warm water therapy pool with moveable floor depth, a fully accessible and inclusive outdoor playground and a built-in track connecting all areas of the campus for year-round access. An indoor sensory gym and playground offers a structured environment for the development of sensory, communication and motor skills.

Dedicated therapists guide children through activities involving swings, trampolines, therapy balls, tunnels, climbing walls and more to develop skills, improve confidence and increase independence.

The Anne Carlsen Center serves individuals and families across North Dakota and Minnesota through additional locations in Fargo/Moorhead, Valley City, Bismarck, Minot, Bottineau, Devils Lake and Grand Forks. The organization employs nearly 600 individuals in a wide range of medical, educational and support positions.