Work continues on time and on budget for the new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions centre at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. The construction of the new facility is expected to be completed in late 2024, with patients being welcomed to the centre in spring 2025.
The most recent work on the 240,000 square foot, six-storey building includes:
- The installation of the facility’s HVAC system, drywall and ceilings;
- Work on the lighting, controls and the Building Automation System;
- Millwork is ongoing; and
- Work on the main entrance has also recently begun.
Work will also begin in the coming weeks to place signage, bringing it one step closer to completion. The new centre will officially be called the Mental Health and Addictions Centre.
The new 60-bed hostel to replace the Agnes Cowan Hostel, which was demolished to allow for the construction of the Mental Health and Addictions Centre, will also be located on the top floor of the new building.
In 2020, Avalon Healthcare Partnership was selected to design, build, finance and maintain the new adult mental health and addictions centre. By the time construction is completed, it is anticipated that more than 400 jobs will have been created, with approximately 95 per cent of workers from Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“I am delighted to see work progressing on the new centre, which will ultimately contribute to improved mental health and addictions services for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Our government’s goal remains improved access to health care in the province, and this new facility will help bring both physical and mental health together at one location, recognizing the intrinsic value of a holistic approach. This new infrastructure is another step along our journey of health care transformation in the province.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The new adult mental health and addictions facility is another wonderful example of a public-private partnership that will result in a significant piece of health care infrastructure for our province. We are continuing to work with our industry partners to create employment opportunities for tradespeople in our province, recognizing that more than 95 per cent of the workforce on this site have been from Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“Investing in both our mental and physical health will support improved well-being of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. This centre is part of our ongoing commitment to improving greater access to quality mental health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is another step forward to connecting residents with the health care they deserve.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
“It is a priority for NL Health Services to provide high quality, evidenced-based, and person-centred mental health care. The new state-of-the-art Mental Health and Addictions Centre, located at the Health Sciences Centre site, will help us break down barriers and stigma related to mental health and addictions by adopting a ’health is health’ approach. This means our patients and clients will have more direct access to other medical services so that their physical and mental health needs are as integrated as possible.”
Glenda Webber
Senior Director, Clinical Services, Eastern-Urban Zone, NL Health Services
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