Dual Diagnosis waiting room renovated at HDGH

Officials at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare cut the ribbon on a newly renovated Dual Diagnosis waiting room.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) has renovated its waiting room for the Dual Diagnosis program, looking to offer clients a calm, comfortable, and supportive environment.

Clients in the Dual Diagnosis program live with both a developmental disability and persisting mental health disorder. HDGH said the old waiting room caused clients to feel overstimulated, unregulated, and anxious before appointments.

More than $47,000 was raised to complete the renovations by staff and families and Mary and Ernie Scerbo.

“We are honoured to recognize the generosity of the Scerbo family, who have chosen to memorialize their son, Giovanni, in a way that will bring comfort and care to others for years to come,” said Dave Cassidy, chair of HDGH Foundation Board.

“Their gift is a powerful testament to love, resilience, and the desire to make a meaningful impact.”