$5 million fundraising target surpassed for Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre
The Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre (CYCDC) has clearly struck a chord with donors who have given generously to this unique new resource for young patients struggling with mental health and substance use. The Centre’s fundraising target of $5 million was surpassed in September, with Lions Gate Hospital Foundation confirming more than $5,002,130 in donations so far.
This 10-bed unit, located on the third floor of the HOpe Centre at Lions Gate Hospital, will open in April 2017 to provide specialized assessment and treatment for vulnerable youth age 13 – 18 years.
Donors Make a Difference
The Carlile Centre would not be possible without the tremendous donor support that has been evident since Jack and Leone Carlile, for which the Centre is named, first donated $2 million in March 2016. Jack passed away peacefully on September 30th. He is fondly remembered by his friends at LGH and in the broader community for his exceptional generosity.
Leone and Jack Carlile donated $2 million to the centre. Jack passed away peacefully last Friday.
“We are truly grateful for the amazing support we have received from across the Lower Mainland,” said Tanis Evans, Carlile Centre Manager. “Thanks to this donor support we will provide a caring and safe environment designed especially for vulnerable young patients who have exhausted options in the community and have nowhere else to go.”
Since March more than 1,600 donors have contributed to the Carlile Centre, most recently, TELUS, with a donation of $100,000. While the fundraising goal has been achieved there are still many needs and donations continue to be gratefully accepted. Anyone interested in supporting Youth Mental Health can contact Lions Gate Hospital Foundation at 604-984-5785 or louise.campbell@vch.ca.
Construction underway
Construction crews arrived on site in September to begin transforming the empty shell space on the third floor of the HOpe Centre into Western Canada’s first inpatient unit for youth with serious mental health and substance use challenges. Current activities include removal of a section of exterior walls and window to make way for the large north window that will ensure patients, staff and visitors to the Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre benefit from lots of natural light.
Artist rendering for the kitchen and dining room area in the Carlile Centre, which has been designed to create a homelike environment. The generosity of Variety – The Children’s Charity will be recognized with a plaque in the kitchen.
Recruitment Open House a hit
Visitors came from across the Lower Mainland to learn more about the Carlile Centre and available career opportunities. An Open House, held September 14, provided an opportunity for potential recruits and other interested individuals, to meet with Carlile leaders and discuss the services and supports that will be provided by the multidisciplinary teams working there.
Job Postings Up
The HR team is excited to connect with people who have mental health and addictions experience in a youth-specific setting. For more information contact: Hannah.Huynh@vch.ca or, check out the opportunities available here.
For more information contact: Tanis Evans at Tanis.Evans@vch.ca or Dale Handley at Dale.Handley@vch.ca
Left to right: James Clay, Volunteer with Lions Gate Hospital Foundation; Peter Green, Senior Vice President of TELUS Business Solutions West; Judy Savage, President of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation; Dr. Jordan Cohen, Medical Manager of Youth Mental Health Services, Vancouver Coastal Health. Telus made a $100,000 donation to go toward the CYCDC.