Work has started on a new major 40-bed Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) at the Gold Coast University Hospital to help meet the growing demand for secure mental health services.
The unit will provide the Gold Coast’s first secure mental health facility to support the recovery of consumers with severe and complex mental health disorders who would benefit from a more secure setting.
The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit will provide a contemporary and safe environment for consumers and staff. The service will support consumers in their recovery until they can transition to living in the community.
The unit will be operated in partnership with Metro South Health to meet growing demand for mental health rehabilitation services across South-East Queensland.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said it is vital for people with complex mental health needs to have access to a safe environment to receive 24-hour clinical support to support their recovery.
“The team at Gold Coast Health worked in partnership with consumers who have lived experience of receiving mental health care, as well as carers and staff to design a world-class, compassionate, person-centred mental health facility that fosters the recovery of consumers, families and carers.”
“Not only will people be treated for their condition here, more importantly they will be supported in their recovery and rehabilitation until they can transition back into the community.”
BESTIX Watpac has been appointed to build the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.
