NEW bedrooms and outdoor areas are now open at the Frankston Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Unit.
The first stage of the redevelopment was finished last month. It included work on three refurbished bedrooms, a new bedroom pod, and outdoor areas.
The Frankston mental health facility, operated by Peninsula Health, offers 24/7 care for people aged between 16 and 25. The state government allocated the money for the redevelopment – it is spending $141 million to build five centres and refurbish three more statewide.
Victorian mental health minister Ingrid Stitt said the spending on mental health facilities followed Royal Commission recommendations. “We remain focused on implementing every one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System including YPARC so all young Victorians can get the mental health support they need,” she said.
“We’re giving young Victorians confidence that when they need mental health support, there are local services and facilities that will give them the tailored mental healthcare they need, close to home.” Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “I’m delighted to see this important upgrade at the YPARC in Frankston one step closer – this service is already helping young people across Frankston get the support they need.”
The second stage of the Frankston YPARC upgrade includes work on the kitchen facilities, activity rooms, and interview rooms.