$1.25M Funding Approved for the Construction of Mental Health Center at Orange County’s Children’s Hospital

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2018 -- Helping Disorders reports on new mental health facility in Orange County California. The Board of Supervisors in Orange County finally approved a $1.25M funding for the construction of a new wing dedicated for children and young adults from ages 3-17 years old dealing with anorexia, depression, molestation, and other mental health issues. For decades, the county has not built anything like this in-patient facility featuring different areas for relaxation, comfort, and recreation for both patients and parents. To find out more about mental health facilities in Orange County CA click on the link provided.

$1.25M Funding Approved for the Construction of Mental Health Center at Orange County’s Children’s Hospital

The grand opening was held at the facility which happened together when the vote was made. The facility’s construction on the new wing at CHOC is expected to be entirely built by June of 2020 with the availability of the said agreement funds. The wing is a 12,000 sq. Ft. Expanse is designed beautifully with natural light and can accommodate a total of 18 hospital beds for patients. The facility features a place wherein parents can stay overnight when necessary and a fabulous outdoor area. Officials take pride in the county’s only facility that will attend to patients younger than 12 years old suffering from mental health issues and the only facility to offer parents a private room as well as accommodation for overnight stays at the hospital with their children.

Gracing the grand opening are Pastor Rick Warren and his beloved wife of the Saddleback Church, who led the facility’s construction. The couple found the drive to lead this campaign when they lost their son, Matthew, due to mental health issues that led him to take his own life. Also present in the said event ate Supervisors Todd Spitzer and Liza Bartlett who gave high praises to the couple or their initiative and dedication to see this project come through. CHOC Chief Executive Officer and President Kimberly Chavalas Cripe said, "For the first time, Orange County children younger than 12 experiencing a mental health crisis will have a place for care close to home." She also adds, "The center's completion is evidence of CHOC's commitment to ensuring that every Orange County youth receives the mental health care services they need in a safe and healing environment."

The realization of the project is made possible through joint funding from the government, grants, and philanthropists. A $7M fund was granted to start the project which would amount to a total of $13.2M to complete. As young Americans suffer from various mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, there is a vital need for treatment facilities where they can seek help and be able to cope and find ways to overcome it. Based on statistics from the DHHS- Department of Health and Human Services-, over 2 million teens are experiencing depression while 6.3 million suffer from anxiety disorder according to NIMH-National Institute of Mental Health. Visit www.helpingdisorders.com to find out more.

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