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Vancouver's New Hospital: 90 Secure Mental Health Beds Coming
17 Oct
Summary
- New St. Paul's Hospital will feature 90 secure beds for acute mental health needs.
- It will offer specialized treatment, recovery, and support services for mental health.
- The hospital is set to open next year and will be double the current size.
Vancouver is set to welcome a new St. Paul's Hospital next year, poised to substantially increase its capacity for mental health care. Providence Health Care announced the facility will house 90 secure acute and tertiary mental health beds.
These beds are designated for individuals experiencing immediate mental health crises and those with complex health requirements. The hospital will also feature additional spaces designed for mental health and substance use care.
These include secure zones within the Emergency Department and specialized services for treatment, recovery, and ongoing support. The new hospital, located in False Creek Flats, will be twice the size of the existing downtown facility.
