Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa has received approval from the Ministry of Health and $9 million to expand and refurbish the mental health unit. The project calls for renovating two existing departments along with building a new two-storey addition.
Ontario Construction News reports that construction will begin in the Spring of 2021 and is expected to be completed in 2023.
The redevelopment will include the following:
- Additional inpatient beds
- Expanded outpatient mental health services
- Additional and faster access to care in Ottawa
- Secure outdoor courtyard for patients
- Additional spaces for group support
- Area for exercise and comfort room for patients when they need it
"This expansion will enhance the exceptional medical care provided at our local hospital here in Ottawa West - Nepean. Mental health services are very important as our community manages these challenging times. I am thrilled that our Government is funding this important project."
Local Member of Provincial Government | Jeremy Roberts
Queensway Carleton Hospital's mental health program provides:
- Intensive and acute mental health inpatient beds
- 24/7 emergency consultations
- Outpatient assessment and treatment
- Recovery-oriented group-based day treatment program
"On behalf of the entire Queensway Carleton Hospital foundation board, I would like to acknowledge the overwhelming generosity of our community, who have raised a staggering $6 million for our HOPES RISING campaign. We are thrilled that these extensive renovations can now move forward, and that a renewed and therapeutic space that supports hope, healing and recovery is in sight for our patients. Hopes are rising for all in our community."
Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation board of directors | Ronald Richardson
HOPES RISING is a fundraising campaign that was started in 2016 by the hospital foundation to enhance and improve mental healthcare for the people in West Ottawa.
According to Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, the mental health program will also include an outreach clinic that will provide telemedicine clinics to Arnprior Regional Health and Carleton Place District and Memorial Hospital.
Queensway Carleton Hospital has been ranked first among Ottawa-area hospitals, and 16th nationally in Newsweek Magazine's 'World's Best Hospitals' 2021 rankings released earlier this week.
DataBid is currently reporting on this project - QCH Mental Health Inpatient & Outpatient Services Addition (0009102020)
