The Next Phase Is Now
We've come a long way since wrecking balls and shovels first hit the ground in 2006. And with the groundbreaking on the third phase in October 2017, we've now embarked on the boldest chapter in the evolution of CAMH and the Queen Street site. When construction is completed, two new hospital buildings, with approximately 600,000 square feet of space, will feature 235 inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, a 300-seat auditorium, a unique "therapeutic neighbourhood"for patients, and much more.
"Our new buildings will be so much more than walls, floors and ceilings. They will be respectful and dignified places that promote healing and recovery. They will be a powerful symbol of CAMH's move away from institutionalization and towards integration within our community. And they will serve our academic mission to advance mental health research, nationally and globally," said CAMH President and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn.
One of the major benefits of these new facilities will be the co-location of research and education spaces adjacent to clinical care, creating collaborative opportunities for knowledge exchange, discovery and learning that will improve care as well as advance knowledge.