A Sept. 16 Newtownabbey Times article reported the following:
The new 30-bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) unit, due to be built with-in a 14-acre site off Templepatrick Road, will employ psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals offering round-the-clock care to children and young people with mental health issues, severe eating disorders and acquired brain injuries.
The Affinity Health Care project is expected to create 120 new jobs initially, but could support up to 170 posts when it's fully operational.
"It's a facility we need and I would hope that young people are provided with extra mental health services that are tailored to their needs as soon as possible. Northern Ireland is crying out for a dedicated service for young people and this is a very positive announcement," said Alliance MLA David Ford.
Labels: mental_health, treatment_programs, hospital, ireland
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