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Site Speak: Award winning plans Winter 2004-05

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In the first phase of the redevelopment, CAMH will be adding a 12-bed unit for youth and adolescents who have addiction problems or both mental health and addiction problems. The Redevelopment Office is currently working on the details of the floor plans for this unit in consultation with the physicians, nurses and staff who work in the Child Youth and Family program, as well as clients, youth and family members. This is a very important part of the first phase addressing a significant need within the broader community.

The planning process for the Redevelopment has also provided us with opportunities to fulfill another key priority for CAMH -- client employment. Six CAMH clients were hired to conduct a survey of the deliveries at the loading docks at three of CAMH's sites over 12 business days. The clients said that they enjoyed the experience, found the CAMH staff helpful to work with and appreciated having their work valued. The results of this study will be integrated into a larger study that CAMH is undertaking to ensure that logistics and materials management systems are planned in the most appropriate way for the smooth running of our new facilities.

CAMH's redevelopment plans continue to win awards. The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) presented Urban Strategies, Inc., the planning firm that developed the Master Plan for CAMH, with an Excellence in Planning Award. The judges noted their interest in how the Master Plan is "designed to reintegrate the site with the surrounding community, to create a health care, research and education 'village'".

CAMH's plans were also highlighted in the media this past fall. Global Television's national health show, Body and Health, aired a mini-documentary featuring CAMH's redevelopment plans. The program highlighted the advances in mental health care and how this fits in with our vision for the future site and our work to address stigma. If you are interested in viewing the program, please contact the CAMH library.

For more info:
www.camh.net/news_events/redevelopingqueenstsite.html or contact us at 416-535-8501 ext. 1650, or by e-mail at redevelopment_feedback@camh.net.
Queen Street aerial view model

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