CHKD Seeks State Approval For A $50 Million Mental Health Facility

The Children Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) is seeking approval for the construction of a $50 million mental health facility. Community surveys taken in the area have particularly emphasized citizens’ concern over mental health services for children.

Over the past four years, the number of children coming to the hospital for mental health evaluation has increased by 40%, according to CHKD’s numbers. These children—who currently must be referred to another center by the hospital if their only diagnosis is psychiatric—would be able to stay at the hospital, were the new expansion to be approved by . . .