Planning and Design Grant Announced for CAMH’s Redevelopment by the Ontario Minister of Health

Minister of Health and Long Term Care George Smitherman

The Minister of Health and Long Term Care, the Honourable George Smitherman, has announced a Planning and Design grant of $16 million for the first phase of CAMH’s redevelopment.

The Planning and Design grant will allow CAMH to develop detailed working drawings and specifications for Phase 1, which includes a core bed building, for people in the most critical stages of their illness who require specialized intensive care; the Alternate Milieu, a homelike environment for clients past the acute phase of their illness but still requiring inpatient care and support to make a successful transition to the community; and an administrative building.

The Minister made the announcement at CAMH’s Annual General Meeting on June 24th 2004. Taking time from his very busy schedule, the Minister stopped by at CAMH and was greeted by clients, family members and staff.

The Minister applauded CAMH for its partnership with community mental health and addiction agencies – specifically CMHA Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs. He emphasized the importance of these partnerships in providing a continuum of care for people who have addiction and mental health issues. He also spoke about the government’s support of the vision for the future of CAMH and acknowledged all of the effort that has gone into “creating design that can help to touch people’s lives.” The news release is available on the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s website.

Minister of Health and Long Term Care George Smitherman receives gift from Dr. Paul Garfinkel

Dr. Paul Garfinkel, CAMH President and CEO, thanked the Minister for his support of the redevelopment project."We're pleased that, once again, the Minister has demonstrated his commitment to Ontarians affected by mental illness and addiction. Last week, the Minister made a significant initial investment in community-based addiction and mental health care and today's announcement furthers the provision of the continuum of care in the province," said Dr. Garfinkel said. "This grant will allow

CAMH to move forward with our plans to transform care and integrate groundbreaking care, research, education and health promotion at our Queen Street site in a homelike, urban village environment."

This is a significant milestone for CAMH’s redevelopment. CAMH still requires approval of its Functional Program and funding for the redevelopment project.

The news release is available on the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s website.

For further information about CAMH’s redevelopment, please contact redevelopment_feedback@camh.net.

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