Abril 7, 2025​​ 

Ang Proyekto ay Papalawakin ang Kapasidad ng 40 na Kama, Naglilingkod sa Halos 1,000 Mga Bata at Indibidwal Taun-taon​​ 

SACRAMENTO — On April 4, 2025, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Kedren celebrated the groundbreaking of Kedren South-Psychiatric Acute Care Hospital & Children’s Village to serve the South Los Angeles community. This transformative project will provide a comprehensive system of care and support for children and youth experiencing significant mental health challenges—all in one location. It is funded by DHCS’ Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth and will serve as an integrated “Village Care” model designed for children and their families to receive their services.​​ 

DHCS awarded Kedren more than $57 million through BHCIP, which is part of California’s ongoing commitment to expand behavioral health services for all Californians. With the passage of Proposition 1, even more behavioral health treatment facilities will be funded and built in 2025 and 2026.​​ 

“Ang Kedren Children’s Village ay kumakatawan sa isang kritikal na mapagkukunan sa pagtiyak ng kapakanan at kinabukasan ng mga batang pinakamapanganib sa ating estado.” "Sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay-priyoridad sa pagpopondo para sa kampus na ito, pinatibay ng California ang pangako nitong maging nangunguna sa pagbibigay ng mataas na kalidad at mahabagin na pangangalaga na sumusuporta sa mental at pisikal na kalusugan ng mga batang nangangailangan," sabi ni Michelle Baass, Direktor ng DHCS. "Ang komprehensibong pamamaraan ng Kedren sa pangangalagang pangkalusugang pangkaisipan at pisikal ay naaayon sa aming pananaw para sa isang mas malusog at mas matatag na kinabukasan para sa lahat ng mga bata sa California." Ito ay isang pamumuhunan hindi lamang sa kanilang buhay, kundi pati na rin sa lakas at kasaganaan ng ating mga komunidad.”

Kedren South-Psychiatric Acute Care Hospital & Children's Village: Ang proyektong ito ay iginawad ng mahigit $57 milyon sa pamamagitan ng BHCIP. Ang pasilidad ay magbibigay ng pangangalagang makapagpapabago ng buhay para sa mga bata at kabataang dumaranas ng sakit sa pag-iisip, trauma, at iba pang mga hamon sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. Ang bahagi ng bagong kampus na pinopondohan ng BHCIP ay bubuuin ng isang acute psychiatric hospital na may 24 na kama (magsisilbi sa mahigit 520 indibidwal taun-taon), isang children's crisis residential Program na may 8 kama (magsisilbi sa halos 300 bata taun-taon), at isang psychiatric health facility na may karagdagang 8 kama (magsisilbi sa halos 100 indibidwal taun-taon). Bukod sa tulong pinansyal mula sa BHCIP, magkakaroon din ng dalawang gusali ang bahagi ng kampus – na popondohan ng pondo ng Mental Health Services Act – upang maisama ang mga outpatient services ng mga bata at magbigay ng transitional housing para sa mga batang nakakaranas ng mga problema sa pag-iisip at kanilang mga pamilya nang hanggang 18 buwan.​​ 

“Sa loob ng halos 60 taon, ang Kedren ay nakatuon sa pag-aalis ng mga disparidad sa kalusugan sa South Los Angeles sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalawak ng access sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan,” sabi ng CEO ng Kedren na si Gregory Polk. "Ang Children's Village ang magiging una sa uri nito sa bansa, na magbibigay ng kumpletong patuloy na pangangalaga sa kalusugang pangkaisipan para sa mga bata at kabataan sa iisang kampus." Inaasahan namin ang pagbibigay ng mga kinakailangan at mahahalagang mapagkukunang ito para sa aming komunidad.”​​  

Kedren will offer a myriad of evidence-based therapies, including individual, group, family, recreational, occupational, and play. Staff will tailor treatments for each child with a mix of individual psychotherapy, behavioral modification, family counseling, and psychotropic medications. Kedren will also provide specialized assessments, such as psychological testing and occupational therapy assessments.​​ 

“The challenges we face in behavioral health are significant, but today, we demonstrate our collective commitment to building a strong, comprehensive system of care that will improve lives for years to come,” said Baass.​​ 

“Thanks to BHCIP, trusted community providers like Kedren will finally have the facilities and resources to provide essential services across the continuum of care, enabling individuals to receive the right care at the right time in the right setting with providers they trust.”​​ 

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: BHCIP is part of California’s ongoing commitment to expand behavioral health services for all Californians. Through BHCIP, DHCS awards eligible entities funding to construct, acquire, and expand properties and invest in mobile crisis infrastructure to further expand the range of community-based behavioral health treatment options for people with co-occurring mental health treatment needs and substance use disorders. BHCIP is addressing historic gaps in the behavioral health care system to meet the growing demand for services and supports throughout the lifespan of people in need.​​ 

DHCS has awarded $1.7 billion in BHCIP competitive grants. In addition, DHCS will distribute up to $4.4 billion in competitive Bond BHCIP funding, including $3.3 billion for Round 1: Launch Ready grants as part of Behavioral Health Transformation, DHCS’ work to implement Proposition 1.
 
ABOUT BHCIP ROUND 4: CHILDREN AND YOUTH:BHCIP Round 4, part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, focuses on Californians ages 25 and younger, including pregnant and postpartum women and their children and transition-age youth ages 18-25, along with their families. The 52 awards totaling $480.5 million allow for new construction and expansion of multiple outpatient and residential facility types, including children’s crisis residential programs, perinatal residential substance use disorder facilities, community wellness/youth prevention centers, and outpatient treatment for substance use disorder.​​ 

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