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SIYAPHAMBILI

Our facilities provide affordable residential care and rehabilitation programmes for persons who have a mental disability and who are struggling to cope in the community. The emphasis of the rehabilitation programme is on skills training towards optimal coping and facilitating re-integration into the community. The programme addresses the needs of the learning partner as well as their chief support system in the community.

REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

The duration of the programme is for a maximum of 2 years. The aims for those participating in the programme are to:

  • Feel hopeful about the future
  • Be empowered – able to set and pursue own goals
  • Be suitably skilled to manage their condition and live the life they want to.
  • Be supported through relationship building and social connections.

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

  • Individual counselling sessions.
  • Assistance with any social problems which may hinder re-integration into the community.

SKILLS FOR DAILY LIVING

Equipping residents with practical skills towards independent living including:

  • Housework and cleaning
  • Washing and ironing
  • Making beds
  • Cooking skills
  • Coping with personal hygiene

HEALTH TALKS

Educational talks regarding various physical and mental illnesses.

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME

The social worker facilitates group sessions focusing on equipping residents with life skills to better cope in the community. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Budgeting
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Anger management
  • Assertiveness
  • Coping with stigma
  • Mindfulness
  • Problem-solving
  • Social skills
  • Time management
  • Resilience
  • Stress management

FAMILY PRESERVATION

The social worker facilitates group sessions focusing on equipping residents with life skills to better cope in the community. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Budgeting
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Anger management
  • Assertiveness
  • Coping with stigma
  • Mindfulness
  • Problem-solving
  • Social skills
  • Time management
  • Resilience
  • Stress management

CREATIVE RETREAT

A structured program reinforcing the importance of stress management.

  • Outings
  • Crafts
  • Gardening
  • Physical exercises
  • Volunteer placements for work experience

WHO DOES THIS THIS FACILITY CATER FOR?

  • Individuals who have a mental illness / intellectual disability and who are not coping in the community.
  • Applicants must be able to cope independently with all self care.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 57 years.
  • Applicants must be self-motivated to participate in the programs.
  • Applicants must have a fixed address to which they can be discharged.

COST CONTRIBUTION

  • Monthly contribution include full board and lodging as well as access to the services provided.
  • Individuals contribute up to two thirds of their disability grant.
  • Where individuals do not receive a disability grant, the individual family have to contribute the equivalent as indicated above.
  • All transport costs to attend hospital or clinic appointments are at the cost of the resident or their family.

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.”
Lauren Mersy

SIYAPHAMBILI HIGHLIGHTS

TURNING A DEPENDANCY INTO A JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE

Meet Lester, who joined our Capricorn family in March 2022. Lester’s greatest asset is his positive attitude that has held him in good stead to quickly grasp the skills for daily living which form part of the psychosocial rehabilitation programme. Always willing to help, he is now quite skilled in cooking and cleaning and is proud of his newfound independence.

Full of confidence in himself, and with the support of his houseparent, he shared his life journey on the radio to create awareness during July – the month of celebrating persons with psychosocial disability. He shared about his recovery from substance abuse, his learning skills to manage his mental health, and his journey towards recovery. He elaborated on what a full life he has today. He encouraged listeners to strive to achieve in life – and not to let their disability get in the way of a rich future.

Lester successfully applied for a learnership with Siyaya and is now tackling this with determination to make a success of it. He has been working hard on family relationships, and has been fortunate to have a mother who knows how to give him the support he needs to flourish. With this, Lester has been integrated back into his community and we wish him well on his new journey to success!

OPEN DAYS CAPRICORN AND HERBERG

Every year, Siyaphambili hosts an Open Day at each of the two Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilities. Associates, community members, donors and family members were invited to learn more about the programmes offered and see the assets gained by the Learning Partners through their participation. The Learning Partners showcased their arts and crafts, treated the visitors to delicious cake and tea, and shared a little about their journey – encouraging an attitude of care, understanding, and empathy.

STRUCK BY CRIME – ASSISTANCE WELCOMED

Our Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facility in Walmer, close to Airport Valley, has been a target for criminals with numerous break-ins leading to high maintenance costs. This has necessitated constant security upgrades. Our gate had to be replaced twice and we even had an incident where the spikes (meant to deter entry to the property) were stolen. These incidents leave the Learning Partners feeling vulnerable and insecure. We are most grateful to Atlas, whose response time is amazing whilst sharing a special relationship with the Learning Partners by going the extra mile to make them feel safer. Any support the community can provide in assisting with maintenance/security upgrades would be most appreciated.