RESIDENTIAL CARE
RECENT HAPPENINGS
Zane Govender was abandoned as a baby and placed at Jona Vaughan Home since 4 months old. He is a child with profound and severe intellectual disability. One of his major difficulties is that his head is significantly larger than his body so he experiences great difficulty with movement.
Zane is 7 years old and is after several attempts he is learning to stand. This young man has Amazing Spirit and determination. Pictured above he demonstrates this by standing independently whilst holding onto a pot plant.
The Residents of Phoenix Hostel in conjunction with the Service Users of the Phoenix Challenge Protective Training Workshop enjoyed a fun filled picnic at the Centre on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Residents and Service users created brightly coloured posters to commemorate Human Rights Day and the March Mental Health Awareness Campaign, which were pinned on the fence of the premises to highlight the Rights of Persons with Mental Disability.
After singing and soaking up the atmosphere, everyone enjoyed a delicious picnic consisting of sandwiches, cool drinks, chips and sweets.
Name of Centre: Sherwood Hostel
Subject: Valentine's celebration
Date: 09 March 2012
Sherwood Hostel Residents were thrilled to enjoy a sponsored Valentine’s braai on 19th February 2012. They enjoyed dressing for the occasion in red / pink and white and the opportunity for a relaxed afternoon to socialise with their friends. Our generous donors, coordinated by Ms Nikki Warren hosted the braai and encouraged Residents to dance to their heart’s content.
Name of Centre: Phoenix Hostel
Subject: Valentine's celebration
Date: 09 March 2012
Residents at Phoenix Hostel celebrated Valentines Day in style on 14th February 2012. Staff and volunteers pampered Residents with delicious treats and a scrumptious lunch. Residents looked radiant in their red and white attire. 1 Resident addressed the audience on the importance of Love & Respect. The highlight of the function was a ballroom dance performed by Service Users. Everyone danced the day away and had a proper ball.
Denzil Wilson is a Resident at Sherwood Hostel since 1986. He has an avid interest in bikes and is associated with the 69'RS Bikers Club in Durban.
The support shown to Denzil by the 69'RS Bikers Club has had a positive impact on his life as the Club Members regard Denzil as a valued member of their group.
On Sunday, 5th February 2012 the 69'RS Club in conjunction with other Clubs fulfilled one of Denzil's dreams by visiting him at Sherwood Hostel. The Bikers socialized with Denzil and the rest of our Residents, and provided cool drinks and snacks for the Residents
Each of us wants to feel safe, secure and comfortable at home – we need to feel unhindered to be ourselves and accepted for “All We Are”. Durban and Coastal Mental Health offers a secure, nurturing home to the nearly 350 adults and children who reside in our 7 Residential Care facilities.
Residents receive 24-hour professional care, nutritious meals, medical management, economic empowerment, personal grooming skills, stimulation and social integration, and are actively involved in a range of activities from exercise and sports, to live arts and crafts.
Our Phoenix and Sherwood Hostels are subsidised by the Department of Social Development and cater for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Our Halfway Houses, situated in central Durban, Wentworth and Umlazi, provide accommodation for adults with psychiatric illnesses.
Jona Vaughan Home in Amanzimtoti provides residential care for children and adults with profound intellectual disability.
For more information, call Marsh Chetty on 031 207 2707,
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