Local health leaders are calling mental illness the biggest public health problem of our generation. In response, Montage Health announced a brand new facility dedicated to youth mental health called the “Ohana Campus.'' Montage leaders say this brand new facility is the most unique in the nation because of its approach to treating these problems. It's bothering the community. The facility's goal is to become a mecca for prevention and treatment, and ultimately a place where young patients can find a cure. One in five young people suffer from mental health issues. Health experts say overuse of social media, isolation during the pandemic, global instability and the rise in opioids are all contributing factors. “It's important to make a statement about youth mental health. We're investing in it. We're eliminating the stigma.” Dr. Stephen Packer, President and CEO of Monterey Peninsula Regional Hospital and Montage Health said, “We are creating a healing environment where young people can feel really comfortable and looked after.'' Normandy Filcek is 17 years old. She is a senior in high school and a patient/youth counselor at Ohana. Investing in children like her will create a ripple effect for generations to come, she said. “Right now, it's easy to get caught up in a vicious cycle because of how important everything is. Now, it's easy for kids to realize what weight they carry in the world. “I think it's really important that what actually matters to them is more important than what they feel is important in the moment,” Filczek said. This facility is made possible by her gift of more than $100 million. It has unique features such as a quiet reflection space, a music room, and even a gym. Medical staff are trained to assist patients from the moment of crisis to preventive treatment. As well as being a medical center, schools and faith-based communities will also play an important role. Ohana means family in Hawaiian, and Montage Health leaders say involving a child's family is central to their approach. 'This is more than just a place to leave your child for an hour and come back. This requires the whole family to make sure that everyone is being cared for, not just the patient,' Ohana said. said Jessica Moon, director of operations. Leaders hope this will be the path to the future of solving young people's mental health problems. “Mental fitness is everyone's project. It requires being able to endure adversity and rejoice in the good,” said Dr. Susan Swick, Ohana Executive Director. This facility he plans to open by mid-December. Getting Help | If you're looking for support for yourself or someone in your life who is struggling with mental health, KSBW 8 has compiled a list of helpful resources. Links: List of local youth mental health resources National Crisis Text Line: 741-741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Local health leaders are calling mental illness the biggest public health problem of our generation. In response, Montage Health announced a new facility dedicated to youth mental health called the “Ohana Campus.”
Montage leaders say the brand new facility is the most unique of its kind in the country because of its approach to addressing these issues plaguing the community. The facility's goal is to become a mecca for prevention and treatment, and ultimately a place where young patients can find a cure.
One in five young people suffers from a mental health problem. Health experts say overuse of social media, isolation during the pandemic, global instability and the rise in opioids are all contributing factors.
“It's important to make a statement about young people's mental health. We're investing in it and destigmatizing it. We're making a statement about young people's mental health. We're investing in it and de-stigmatizing it. We're building a healing community where young people can really feel comfortable and seen. environment,” said President Dr. Stephen Packer. CEO of Monterey Peninsula Regional Hospital and Montage Health.
Normandy Filcek is a 17-year-old high school senior and a patient and youth advisory member of Ohana. Investing in children like her, she said, will have a ripple effect for generations to come.
“It's so easy to get into a vicious cycle right now, thinking about how important everything is. Now, kids are realizing the weight of their world and trying to figure out what's really going on for them. I think it’s really important to recognize what’s important and what feels important at this moment,” Filczek said. .
This facility is made possible through donations of more than $100 million. It has unique features such as a quiet reflection space, a music room, and even a gym. Medical staff are trained to assist patients from the moment of crisis to preventive treatment. As well as being a medical hub, schools and faith-based communities will also play an important role.
Ohana means family in Hawaiian, so Montage Health leaders say involving the child's family is central to their approach.
“This isn't a place where you can just drop your child off for an hour and come back. We need to make sure we're taking care of everyone, not just the patient, but the whole family,” Jessica Moon said. Ohana management director.
Health leaders hope this is a path forward to solving young people's mental health problems.
“Mental fitness is everyone's project. It requires being able to endure adversity and rejoice in the good,” said Dr. Susan Swick, managing director of Ohana and chief mental health officer at Montage Health. Told.
The facility is scheduled to open in mid-December.
Getting Help | If you're looking for support for yourself or someone in your life who is struggling with mental health, KSBW 8 has compiled a list of helpful resources.
Link: List of local youth mental health resources
national crisis text line: 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
