Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Opens New Sensory Room, Providing Vulnerable Clients with Innovative, Client-Centered Care
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With a $45,000 grant from the Robert Ellis Simon Foundation, Gateways now applies innovative, client-centered methods that combine the best practices of inpatient psychiatric careLOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center unveiled its groundbreaking Sensory Room, a pioneering addition to acute patient care in Los Angeles, generously funded by a $45,000 grant from the Robert Ellis Simon Foundation. The sensory rooms innovative approach provides an engaging, safe space for clients to regulate their emotions, fostering self-esteem, self-management, and self-determination, as evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed studies. "Guided by Gateways mental health professionals, clients can customize their sensory experiences by adjusting lighting, sound, and tactile elements, granting them autonomy over their care. Edina Lekovic, Executive Director of the Foundation, emphasized their dedication to bringing mental health resources closer to residents and applauded Gateways efforts to enhance accessibility and tailored care.Dr. Phil Wong, Gateways Hospitals Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the importance of personalized care in challenging traditional perceptions of acute mental health treatment.