Construction underway on new youth mental health services unit in Nepean Hospital

Young people aged up to 17 years of age across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains will soon have access to essential mental health care co-located on the Nepean Hospital campus. 

Donnelley Constructions has been appointed to deliver the new CAMHS Unit. The new CAMHS unit is being delivered as part of the NSW Government's $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program (SWMHIP).

Co-designed by young people, their families, carers, and staff, the unit will feature: 

• ten single bedrooms with ensuites
• a large internal communal area and two outdoor courtyards
• therapy and consultation rooms
• sensory and media spaces
• an indoor gym 

Twenty-year-old Lithgow resident Felix Sy, who has been part of the co-design process, says the new unit is going to make a big difference to young people living in the local area. 

“Throughout high school I experienced depression and anxiety to the point where I was admitted to hospital at Nepean. Having that experience in the hospital system inspired me to put my hand up and contribute to making sure this new facility is designed specifically for young people. I was able to contribute to ensure the facility is a welcoming and safe place for the LGBTQI community. It's a rewarding feeling knowing I've been able to use my experiences to make a genuine difference for young people in the future.” 

Felix Sy

Learn more about the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit Nepean Hospital project.