2016-2017 Annual Review

Together, we’re creating hope and improving lives

Congratulations!

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Creating hopeThe financial year 2016–2017 was another memorable year for Durban and Coastal Mental Health (DCMH). The organisation delivered services of the highest quality in its usual exemplary fashion. Once again, in spite of the incredibly difficult climate that the NGO sector as a whole had to continue to struggle through, with many organisations having to shut down services and institute staffing cuts, the leadership of DCMH in its inimitable style and resourcefulness again rose to the challenge and rode the wave of grave financial strife. Special commendations are due to the Board’s Finance Sub-Committee under the leadership of the Board Treasurer, Mr Hopewell Mpungose, for its impeccable diligence in navigating the organisation through increasingly difficult times. With the annual budget deficit nervously increasing each year, this committee has had to make tough decisions based on the optimism of the Executive Director, Ms Gita Harie, and her management team. The saving grace has been that without fail the optimism relied on has always been vindicated. Unceasing commitment to fundraising, cost-cutting and creative consolidation of services has been central to such vindication. Praise and gratitude is extended to every member of staff of DCMH for consistently meeting the exacting demands of this flagship organisation. Your efforts do not go unrecognised. While service users are eternally grateful, at the same time, stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally have you on their radar. To our funding stakeholders, on whose generosity our sustainability is critically dependent, we say a humongous thank you. We are humbled by your willingness to partner with DCMH in serving the most vulnerable community in our society, in spite of the steep and prolonged recession that forces us all to tighten our belts.

We extend special gratitude to our governmental partners viz. Department of Health and Department of Social Development, National Lotteries Commission and Ubuntu Community Chest. We are greatly encouraged by our erstwhile international partners, Climb Any Mountain from the UK, and Dance Motion USA – Jose Limon Dance Company for their generous efforts to improve our quality of care and impart specialised skills. Thank you for personally availing your time and expertise. Your generosity speaks to your belief in and acknowledgement of what we do.

In its third year of roll-out, DCMH’s 5-year Strategic Plan, “Isahamba Lenqola – The Train is Still Moving”, with its five focus areas (service delivery, staff wellbeing, marketing and branding, financial sustainability, and training and development), continues to be successfully implemented. The organisation continued its reputation of being a recipient of a string of awards each year, being the recipient of nine awards from South African Federation for Mental Health. DCMH scooped the highest number of awards among its 17 sister mental health organisations nationally.

I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to them Members of the Governing Board for your loyalty, sincerity and selflessness in your ever-ready contributions to the organisation by way of your special expertise, your networks, your compassion and your generous availing of your time. It is a privilege to serve as Chairperson with men and women of your rare calibre. You have been role models to the dedicated staff of DCMH. On behalf of the Executive Director, management, staff and the clientele of DCMH, I extend heartfelt thanks to you and to your generous organisations for supporting your participation. To the incoming Board members, enjoy the privilege of serving this unique organisation.

Dr Ravi Naidoo, Chairperson:Durban and Coastal Mental Health

Commitment, dedication and selflessness

Dr LR Naidoo, Chairperson

Members of the Durban and Coastal Mental Health Governing Board (from left to right): Mr WN Petersen (Vice Chairperson), Mr H Mpungose (Treasurer), Mr A Snyman (Secretary), Mr DJ Warmback (Board Member), Ms A Ramsumer (Board Member) and Prof A Magwaza (Board Member).

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Nurturing ability, self-belief and dignity

The initial commitment by a group of medical practitioners in 1940 to improve the lives of people with mental disabilities has created windows of hope with rays of sunshine that continue to travel outward like those set in motion when a train speeds on the railway tracks. Today DCMH serves 80 824 people annually through 24 projects with an annual operating budget of more than R42-million.

Our strategy to upscale mental health services beyond our 75-year milestone meant we were able to reach 23 276 more service users this year, and extend our reach in rural areas by more than 35%. Our challenge was to achieve this with reduced funding. Despite Parliament’s approval in October 2013 of the Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020, and the fact that South Africa is a co-signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we continue to struggle with the very real discrepancy between policy and adequate resource allocation.

The reality is that disability sets people apart, and imperfect laws, policies and practices continue to entrench their exclusion. With only 4% of the national health budget being allocated to mental health, both government and civil society have to continue to lobby and prioritise mental health, and to work together to find solutions.

This Annual Review 2016-2017 reflects some of the highlights and outcomes despite our daunting financial challenges. It also serves as a tribute to all our mental health service users who inspire us with their abilities, resilience and strength, and it’s a celebration of all our mental health champions. Everything we have done, everything that lies within our reach to do, is directed at the affirmation of life of people with mental disabilities. We nurture ability, self-belief and dignity where others see only disability and overwhelming challenge.

We are profoundly grateful to the Department of Social Development, Department of Health, National Lotteries Commission, Ubuntu Community Chest and every funder who has invested in DCMH to bring equality and dignity to the people we serve. To the management and staff, you have a history of implementing award-winning initiatives and safeguarding the rights of service users, and I thank you for being a committed workforce, providing innovative, “Best Practice” services. Together, we are creating hope and improving lives.

As an NGO, DCMH has embraced the changes in the environment with its daunting challenges, and we’ve adapted accordingly. This would not have been possible without the strong leadership of our Chairman and the members of our Governing Board. Your dedication is inspiring and commendable. Thank you.

Those with mental disabilities have to endure stigma and discrimination, abuse or neglect, and often soul-destroying isolation. The prospects for their future wellbeing are particularly poor. Mental health promotion and awareness, prevention and early intervention, all offer a ray of opportunity for mental wellbeing and a chance of recovery and healing for people at risk.

Gita Harie, Executive Director: Durban and Coastal Mental Health

Improving lives

Durban and Coastal Mental Health

Durban and Coastal Mental HealthRegistration number: 002-158 NPO PBO reference number: 18/11/13/3155Section 18A approvedSubscriber to the Independent Code of Governance for NPOsB-BBEE Certified3 Hatton Avenue, Sherwood 4091PO Box 70669, Overport 4067Telephone: 031 207 2717 Fax: 031 207 4215E-mail: dcmhmail@dcmh.org.za Website: www.dcmh.org.za

WE’RE ONE OF THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS

IN SOUTH AFRICA

OUR VISIONOur vision is to be a dynamic movement, which serves as an effective resource to empower people to attain optimal mental well-being and quality of life in a just society.

OUR MISSIONWe actively work with the community to achieve the highest possible level of mental health for all by:

• enabling people to participate in identifying community mental health needs and responding appropriately;

• developing equal, caring services for people having difficulty with everyday life, and those with intellectual disability and psychiatric disability;

• creating public awareness of mental health issues; and

• striving for the recognition and protection of the rights of individuals with intellectual disability and psychiatric disability.

Ms L Harie, Executive Director

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Governing Board and staff as at 31 March 2017

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Governing Board and staff as at 31 March 2017

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GOVERNING BOARDDr LR Naidoo (Chairman), WN Petersen (Vice-Chairman), H Mpungose (Treasurer), A Snyman (Secretary), A Ramsumer, D Warmback, Prof. A Magwaza, G Harie (Executive Director), P Masikane (Middle Management Representative), Y Botha (Service User Respresentative), L Lilley (Service User Respresentative)

MANAGEMENT AND STAFFL Harie (Executive Director), D Naidoo, S Paruk, F Hussain, C Murugen, M Abdul-Roaf, T Ngcobo, M Chetty, PGS Masikane

HEAD OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONV Maharaj, M Ebrahim, BD Reethram, SC Chellan, P Perumal, K Pillay, S Padayachee, K Govender, A Pillay, A Toolseepursad, S Kannoo, JP Maine, HC Khwela, HM Lushozi

SOCIAL WORK SERVICESAJ Mkhize, S Pillay, CZ Mkhize, ST Dlamini, N Manelah, NP Khumalo, NP Ngema, MN Mthembu, PN Mngadi, R Norath, P Naidoo, FM Dladla, Z Iqbal, LP Mhlongo, VLP Mthiyane, SR Sibiya, SS Zungu

CHALLENGE PROTECTIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP K Binah, D Duval, JD De Waal, CI Ogle, AM Collings, D Koopman, NM Cebisa, T Perumal, MD Mangaru, O Seeparsad, D Naidu, L Dhundu, DP Koetsie, YP Alvis, KG Jama, FV Mhlongo, TP Mthethwa, BF Kwela, DE Johnson, A Govender, N Pather, KK Naidoo, Z Khawula, PP Mbotho, XB Sibiya, A Govender

RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAMMEF Anderson, MP Ngqulunga, M Govender, TT Msomi, PT Kweyama, P Z Sibisi, CA Marcus, LP Cele

DAY CARE PROGRAMMEGS Mngadi, NR Mgenge, KH Khumalo, LL Dube, MI Basi,TP Xolo, MN Mgobhozi, KA Zulu, ZA Xulu, ET Mthi, MS Langa, NS Mthembu, NP Mkhize, PJ Makhanya, TD Mchunu, BM Gwacela, JT Mthimkhulu, P Kistensamy, M Naidoo, SMK Hadebe, NP Skhosana

STRATEGIC ROAD MAP 2014–2019Our incredible 5-year strategic journey “Isahamba Lenqola – the Train is Still Moving” (which focuses on staff wellbeing; training and development; service delivery; financial sustainability; marketing and branding) has reached its mid-term destination. This year, the tenacity of staff in the face of financial challenges, the innovative marketing and branding interventions, and the motivation to render quality service delivery on account of enhanced skills through training, ensured that our service beneficiaries received optimal care and intervention.

Supporting the Executive Director, Gita Harie, are the DCMH Management Team (from left to right): Rani Naidoo (Financial Controller), Suraiya Paruk (Deputy Director–Residential Care/Protective Workshop), Fathima Hussain (Deputy Director–Social Work/Day Care), Carmel Murugen (Protective Workshop Coordinator), Moonira Abdul-Roaf (Chief Social Worker: North Central Social Work Programme, Thembi Ngcobo (Chief Social Worker: South Central Social Work Programme), Marsh Chetty (Residential Care Coordinator), and Phakamile Masikane (Day Care Coordinator).

VOLUNTEERSWe take this opportunity to thank the community, our supporters, our committees and our volunteers who serve on parent associations and who support our fundraising initiatives. You all have contributed to the making DCMH what it is today. Your unconditional commitment to a cause close to all our hearts continues to enrich us and inspire us. We pay tribute to your gifts of time, skills and resources that have helped to ensure our service users’ best interests are always at the heart of all we do.

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Highlights 2016–2017

SHARING INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Executive Director pursued and secured the visit of Climb Any Mountain and Mencap, a UK-based charity that is committed to accelerate the transformation of services from institutional to “persons centered practices” in South Africa, by facilitating, sharing best practices and enhancing service delivery for persons with intellectual disability. The 10-day baseline assessment was undertaken at Sherwood Residential Centre and Challenge Protective Training Workshop Sherwood. The spirit of the assessment was collaborative and supportive, identifying and building on many good things that DCMH is doing already, leveraging some of the best practices and toolkits to accelerate new ways of “person centered approach”.

The 10-day interaction left management, staff and service users inspired and empowered. The skills, tools and methodologies shared to personalise individual needs was most beneficial. The partnership with Climb Any Mountain – Mencap still continues with quarterly tele-conference and brainstorming what is workable from the quality assurance assessment report which was generated from the visit creating new thinking, assessing our services and borrowing “international trends” that could be implemented in the field of “mental health services”.

MANDELA DAY 67 MINUTE INITIATIVE AT OUR AMAOTI DAY CARE CENTREDr Zweli Mkhize, Chairman of ILAF, in his keynote address at this event shared that:

“Children with disabilities are vulnerable who would otherwise have led life without support. For that reason, we want to say to the Board, management and staff of Durban and Coastal Mental Health that you are the heroes of our struggle; you are the heroes of our new South Africa.

We need to know that people must continue to dedicate themselves, their skills, their time, their love to show support to those that are vulnerable in our communities. This is something that we all should be able to do and this is something we want to commend you for. This is the kind of work that is always thankless, but like Madiba who went to prison all these years, he had to struggle all this time, he had to sacrifice his youth, his family, his skills and his profession.”

DANCE MOTION USAA collaboration between DCMH and Dance Motion USA, a programme of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, saw children with intellectual disabilities from our KwaXimba and Mpumalanga Happy Hours Day Care Centres benefit from a cultural skills exchange sessions with the internationally acclaimed, New York based Limon Dance Company.

Discussions between the US Consulate and Dance Motion USA in a quest to engage with differently-abled youth in South Africa in October 2016 resulted in DCMH being selected as the South African partner in a cultural exchange programme. As part of the cultural exchange session, the children of KwaXimba performed traditional Zulu routines which had their American visitors enthralled. The Limon dancers also showed the locals a set of captivating fundamental contemporary dance techniques.

“There is a dance for every single human experience.”Jose Limon

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Donor highlights 2016–2017

Heartfelt thanks to Sibaya Community Trust for the bridging finance for a new, replacement vehicle for the Ninikhona Day Care Centre. The Centre’s previous vehicle, also funded by Sibaya Community Trust, was involved in a motor vehicle accident and was written off. DCMH commends Sibaya Community Trust for their commitment to ensure accessibility of services for the children at the Ninikhona Day Care Centre, in the rural community of Ndwedwe.

We would also like to acknowledge the generous funding from the National Lotteries Commission for the purchasing of a vehicle for the KwaXimba Day Care Centre.

Recognition event to funder, The Victor Daitz Foundation, for funding of the major roof renovations at the Wentworth Projects.

Representatives from the Foundation for Human Rights conducted a site-visit to our KwaXimba Day Care Centre and met with our beneficiaries.

Hollywood Bets, Verulam, provided much needed bedding and grocery items for our children at the Amaoti Happy Hours Day Care Centre.

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Awards for excellence

DCMH scooped the Achievement Top 10 Award for our Casual Day fundraising initiative.

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE: DCMH COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS HONOURED

We take pride in sharing with you that in 2016-2017, the South African Federation for Mental Health honoured a group of community champions with Excellence Awards for their significant contributions to the field of mental health and DCMH featured prominently in the line-up of award winners which included: (Bottom left to right)

• Ms Y Botha, Service User with Intellectual Disability – Special Achievements Award; • Ms K Sharp: Service User with Intellectual Disability – Special Achievements Award; • Dr L Naidoo: President of SAFMH who handed out the awards; • Dr LR Naidoo: Chairman of DCMH; • Mr W Petersen: Vice-Chairman of DCMH - Volunteer Award. (Top left to right)• Ms F Hussain representing the Day Care Programme – Creative Arts Project for

Children with Intellectual Disability Award; • Ms M Basi – Long Service Award; • Ms T Ngcobo representing the Social Work Programme – HIV and Disability

Programme Award; • Ms Abdul-Roaf representing the Social Work Programme – Circle of Hope: Foetal

Alcohol Programme Award;• Mr D Warmback: Board Member of DCMH – Appreciation Award;• Ms L Harie: Executive Director of DCMH – Outstanding Individual in the Field of

Mental Health Award; • Mr AC Moola, Gorima’s Spices – Workplace Award (Gorima’s Spices provides

contract work to our Protective Training Workshop).

DCMH received a Partnership Award from PEPFAR – the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief, presented by US Consul General Frances Chisholm.

Allan Burnham, a long-term resident at Sherwood Residential Centre, was awarded a Certificate for Outstanding Achievement by Saint Giles, where has been in supported employment for 25 years!

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Service users living fully, with dignity, purpose and hope

Happy Hours Day Care Centres1. Ninikhona Happy Hours Day Care Centre2. Nyangwini Happy Hours Day Care Centre3. Amaoti Happy Hours Day Care Centre4. Mpumalanga Happy Hours Day Care Centre5. KwaXimba Happy Hours Day Care Centre6. Durban North Happy Hours Day Care Centre7. Phoenix Happy Hours Day Care Centre

Residential Care Centres1. Phoenix Residential Centre2. Sherwood Residential Centre3. Azalea Halfway House4. Manor Halfway House5. Umlazi Halfway House6. Austerville Halfway House7. Jona Vaughan Home

Challenge Protective Training Workshops1. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Chatsworth2. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Durban North3. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Merebank4. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Newlands5. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Phoenix6. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Pinetown7. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Sherwood8. Challenge Protective Training Workshop Wentworth

Clinics in the eThekwini District 1. Mpumalanga Clinic 2. Msunduze Clinic 3. Hlengisizwe Clinic 4. Ntshongweni Clinic5. Inchanga Clinic6. Fredville Clinic7. Mkhizwane Clinic8. Inanda Newtown A Clinic9. Inanda Newtown C Clinic 10. Amaoti Clinic 11. Amatikwe Clinic12. Starwood Clinic13. Tongaat Psychiatric Clinic14. KwaSimama Clinic15. Pinetown Clinic 16. KwaDebeka Clinic 17. KwaNdengezi Clinic 18. Valley Trust Clinic 19. Mzamo Clinic 20. Nagina Clinic 21. 1000 Hills Clinic22. Wentworth Clinic 23. Chesterville Clinic 24. Lamontville Clinic25. Cato Manor Clinic26. Glen Earl Clinic 27. Newlands West Clinic28. Isipingo Clinic

29. Merebank Clinic30. Prince Mshiyeni Clinic 31. AA Clinic 32. U Clinic 33. N clinic 34. G Clinic35. Chatsworth Clinic36. Illovo Clinic 37. Nsimbini Clinic 38. Folweni Clinic 39. Mfume Clinic 40. Magableni Clinic41. Esidumbini Clinic 42. Umbumbulu Clinic 43. KwaMakhutha Clinic 44. Odidini Clinic 45. Adams Clinic 46. Peacevale Clinic47. Verulam Clinic

Clinics in the Ilembe District48. Otimati Clinic49. Mbhekaphansi Clinic50. Maqumbi Clinic51. Oqaqeni Clinic52. Sundumbili Clinic53. Nyoni Clinic54. Ndwedwe Central Clinic55. Groutville Clinic

Disability sets people apart – and imperfect laws, policies and practices continue to entrench their exclusion. With only 4% of the national health budget being allocated to mental health, human rights and dignity seem unachievable for mental health care users. Durban and Coastal Mental Health has facilitated access to treatment and equal opportunities within an enabling environment, offering persons with mental disability the chance to live fully, with dignity, purpose and hope. This has been achieved through the implementation of 24 projects comprising of 7 Happy Hours Day Care Centres, 7 Residential Care Centres, 8 Challenge Protective Training Workshops, and Social Work services in 2 Districts where our social workers travel and work from 55 clinics in Durban, Pinetown, Umlazi, Chatsworth, Inanda, Umbumbulu, Mpumalanga, Ndwedwe, Maphumulo, Verulam-Tongaat, Phoenix, KwaMashu and Mandeni.

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Ensuring access to mental health services

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Social Work Programme 2016-2017

Transforming services, transforming lives“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” Jamie Paolinetti

Durban and Coastal Mental Health’s Social Work Programme adopts an integrated approach and offers a wide spectrum of programmes which include awareness raising and mental health promotion, early intervention, victim empowerment for victims of trauma, reintegration services, disability sensitisation and advocacy.

Social support, in addition to coping skills, self-care and self-esteem, has a powerful impact on lessening the incidence of mental disorders and stress related illnesses. Mental health problems pose a serious economic and social burden which greatly impacts on the families and community at large, especially in communities which were classified as previously disadvantaged and poverty stricken. Essentially, we are driven by the belief that their is “no health without mental health”.

The demand for our services remains high. Between April 2016 and March 2017 we reached 79 472 beneficiaries trough our treatment and community developmental programmes – a 41% increase compared to 2015/2016. Our footprint extended across 14 Districts in the eThekwini North and South and the ILembe Districts, and our services were made accessible to communities through our 55 Service Points. 22% of our beneficiaries were from rural communities.

Combating stigma and discriminationDCMH conducts three annual awareness raising campaigns to promote knowledge and understanding of mental health related issues, and to challenge the stigma and discrimination that persons with mental disability encounter. Our aim is to remove environmental and structural barriers that prevent people from accessing services and being fully integrated into society. The Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month Campaign in July 2016 focused on raising awareness around the issue

of stock outs of psychiatric medication, and the negative effect this has on mental health care users. Without medication, their treatment is at risk: their mental health functioning deteriorates, symptoms worsen, and relapses lead to readmission to hospital and contribute to what is commonly known as a “revolving door phenomenon”. More than 3 690 beneficiaries was reached through this campaign.

October Mental Health Awareness Month raised awareness on the importance of maintaining dignity in mental health by promoting psychological and mental health first aid for all. This was achieved by addressing the stigma associated with mental ill-health so that dignity is promoted and respected and people are empowered to take action to promote mental health. We impacted on the lives of more than 4 226 persons. In March 2017, we celebrated Intellectual Disability Awareness Month by focusing on the right that persons with intellectual disabilities have to employment. Through this campaign, 4 153 persons were educated on the importance of inclusion of persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the workplace.

Upscaling of mental health servicesBetween January and December 2016, DCMH implemented a US-funded programme which trained more than 2 250 adolescent girls and young women from disadvantaged schools throughout the 14 Districts as peer educators. A training programme developed by Hope to Educate enabled them to address a spectrum of wellness and HIV related issues, linked to achieving life goals and dreams. Our key intervention strategies included educational workshops which focused on puberty, teenage pregnancy, contraception and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Ongoing support services to the peer educators was essential for the continuation of the programme.

Prevention and education around Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is another key priority, and is a high profile

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Consumer Advocacy Programme 2016-2017

Our right to mental healthprogramme for DCMH. The programme is supported through strategic partnerships and funding from Momentum. Our goal is to protect vulnerable unborn children-at-risk when pregnant mothers abuse alcohol. Our awareness and preventative programme addressed the health and psycho-social challenges namely nutrition, substance abuse, depression and making informed decisions. Our capacity building workshops target community health workers, educators, shebeen and tavern owners on the dangers of consuming alcohol while pregnant. Women who participate in the programme have been equipped to make more informed decisions about their pregnancies and ultimately the health of their unborn child.

Persons with disabilities continue to face barriers that prevent them from enjoying their full civil, political, economic, social, emotional and developmental rights. Women with disabilities experience exclusion, stigmatisation and marginalisation in relation to gender and disability. We want to promote knowledge and understanding of mental health related issues, and to challenge the stigma and discrimination that persons with disability encounter routinely. Through a funding partnership with the Foundation for Human Rights, social workers from the Mpumalanga and Mandeni Districts collaborated with the legal, health and the educational fraternity and reached out to 1 249 women affected by gender based violence. The programme addressed the socio-economic right to social security and reproductive health issues. The Foundation is committed to the realisation of human rights and the real impact it makes in people’s lives.

GratitudeDurban and Coastal Mental Health acknowledges the valuable contribution of the Department of Social Development and other donors who have supported our work of changing the lives of our service users, as well as the lives of their families and communities.

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“The fundamental rights of persons who are labelled or diagnosed, treated or defined as mentally or emotionally ill or distressed, shall be the same as those of all citizens.”Article 4 of the Declaration of Human Rights

Durban and Coastal Mental Health Advocacy Movement (DACMHAM) is dedicated in advocating changes in society to break down some of the barriers to social integration experienced by persons with psychosocial and intellectual disability. Empowerment of service users and their families to actively participate in the rehabilitation and recovery process is a key pillar on which the movement is based. DACMHAM provides a voice to our service users and addresses issues that infringe on their fundamental human rights and dignity.

DACMHAM has a membership of 14 service users from our 15 project, with psycho-social support from social workers. Yolande Botha continues to serve as the Chairperson of the Movement. The committee met on a bi-monthly basis and throughout the year embarked on several activities and consultations to promote the rights of mental health care users to self-advocacy.

Key achievements during this period included:• Provincial mental health advocacy meetings took

place in April and October 2016 respectively, with service users from Pietermaritzburg Mental Health. High on the agenda was addressing issues in relation to stigma, discrimination and respect.

• Yolande Botha was nominated as the Provincial Service User Representative with Intellectual Disability to the Board of the South African Federation for Mental Health.

• Yolande Botha and Lynn Lilly serve on the Governing Board of Durban and Coastal Mental Health.

• With support from a DCMH social worker, Thembisa Dlamini , Yolande Botha attended a Presidential Working Group on Disability. Also

with support from Thembisa Dlamini, Yolanda Botha participated in several consultations, meetings and teleconferences facilitated by SAFMH.

• In August 2016, DACMHAM worked in partnership with management, social workers and workshop managers from the Challenge Protective Training Workshop Programme in respect to assessment, amendments and the development of new rules.

• As outstanding persons with intellectual disability who have accomplished special personal achievements, both Yolande Botha and Kerry Sharp received Special Achievement Awards from the SA Federation for Mental Health.

Growing the advocacy movementDACMHAM will continue to support the fundamental human rights and innate worthiness of mental health care users’ call for emancipation – “Mental health, a human right”. The committee will also address the challenges facing mental health care users, including the right to dignified human and qualified medical, social and psychological treatment; the right to protection from physical and psychological abuse and other human rights violation; and the freedom from stigma and discrimination.

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Economic empowerment of persons with disability

BUY OUR BEAUTIFUL HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTSSeveral of our projects are income generating for people with mental disabilities and their families, including mothers of children with severe intellectual disabilities who cannot seek employment as their child requires constant care. By purchasing handmade greeting cards, placemats and beaded ethnic jewellery and belts from the DCMH Craft Shop you give them much needed income, hope and dignity. For information or ideas for your next corporate gift, email dcmhmail@dcmh.org.za.

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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMMESDurban and Coastal Mental Health offers professional, confidential support to many corporate partners, raising awareness of mental health related issues, specifically in support of their Employee Wellness Programmes. We offer a range of wellness programmes, one-to-one counselling, group seminars and workshops on topics including:

• stress management; • disability sensitisation; • debriefing sessions on trauma; • relationship issues; • retrenchment.

Call us on 031 207 2717 for a confidential and personalised Employee Wellness Programme.

Our Challenge Protective Training Workshops are equipped, ready and able to offer you quaily packaging solutions and services with excellent turn-around times at very competitive rates. Economically empower persons with mental disability and outsource your packaging needs to us. Products are packed in a safe, secure environment.

Services include: • Gluing • Assembly • Heat-sealing • Stapling

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Challenge Protective Training Workshops 2016-2017

The economic integration and psycho-social rehabilitation of persons with mental disability is the core focus of the package of services provided to 806 service users at our 8 Challenge Protective Training Workshops.

Instilling independence Psycho-social rehabilitation encompasses a wide range of interventions aimed at improving the levels of functionality and independence of our service users. These include fusion and gumboot dancing, card making and gardening, as well as indoor and outdoor sport which develops their physical wellbeing and promotes social interaction and team spirit. In addition, lifeskills activities and educational talks help to create positive changes in their communication skills, level of self-esteem and interpersonal relationships. Dream Books have helped individuals to conceptualise their dreams and goals and keep a visual record of their life’s aspiration – an approach that has worked well to motivate service users and enhance their self-esteem.

“Putting my Dream Book together I have been greatly inspired to look on the bright side of life and am ready to take on all challenges that may come my way in the near future.” Jennifer Van Aarde – CPTW: Sherwood

Economic Integration through skills developmentOur economic integration strategies are designed to teach work skills at a basic level and to introduce complex tasks according to the individual’s progression and along the continuum of services:

• Contract work teaches skills in gluing, labelling, assembling and heat sealing for a variety of products ranging from pet food to spices, race packs to conference packs, pool chemicals to ear plugs. Individuals are reimbursed according to their level of production while gaining an introduction to the “World of Work” in a simulated work environment.

• Service users are equipped with skills in vehicle cleaning, as well as hygiene and cleaning through our Challenge Training Academy, where they receive on-the-job supervision and guidance.

• 106 service users were trained through our job grading programme, in tasks such as reception, despatch, gatekeeping, cleaning and care-giving.

• 45 adults with mental disability engaged in economic integration opportunities through supported employment activities in the community and within the corporate sector.

Together we can create jobsThe National Development Plan, adopted in 2012, directs that “Persons with disabilities must have enhanced access to quality education and employment. Efforts to ensure relevant and accessible skills development for people with disability must be prioritised.” According to the Deputy Minister: Social Development, Honourable Hendrieta Bogopane Zulu, the pilot study on experience of persons with disability in learnerships, higher education and public entities, “re-emphasises the important role disabled people organisations must play in empowering persons with disabilities.” To this end, we have explored partnerships with Agri, FP & M and Services Seta. We are on the threshold of commencing a learnership on Hygiene and Cleaning with the Services Seta.

Delivering business excellenceOur services are marketed and branded through our Marketing Contracts Manager, and once again two premier Durban events – the Comrades Marathon and East Coast Radio Big Walk – awarded goodie bag packaging contracts to the Programme.

A special note of appreciation We thank all our donors, customers and the Department of Social Development for their contributions which ensure that valuable services are provided to our beneficiaries.

Community integration, economic participation

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Residential Care Programme 2016-2017

Centres of hope, caring and nurturingThe DCMH Residential Care Programme prides itself on providing quality care for 346 residents so that each one of them feels respected and valued for the unique individuals they are. We continue to address strategies of “step down facilities” and “independent living centres” with relevant role players. However, this still remains a long-term reality. Thus, the programme remains relevant in providing high standard of services through our well established “Community Integration Model”, as we are still faced with an increase in admissions of persons with mental disability in disadvantaged communities. The lack of parental care and families being unable to afford the care of persons with disability.

Our 7 Residential Care Centres provide 24-hour holistic care by offering:

• a caring and nurturing environment; • safe and secure accommodation;• nutritionally balanced meals; • personal grooming and care;• medical care and management; • health and wellness programmes;• social and community integration;• psychosocial rehabilitation/stimulation programmesPhoenix and Sherwood Residential Care Centres are

subsidised by the Department of Social Development and accommodate adults with intellectual disability. Phoenix Residential Centre had 68 residents and Sherwood Residential had 93 residents. The Centres provide essential care, support and rehabilitation for residents so they can live meaningful and dignified lives.

Jona Vaughan Home is subsidised by the Department of Health. The Centre provides one-to-one care by offering optimal dietary requirements and assistance with daily living tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and creative stimulation for 83 children and adults with profound intellectual disability. This is our only Centre that accommodates children and is often a resource for children with mental disability who have been abandoned or abused.

Our 4 Halfway Houses are centres for adults with psychiatric illness. Each Halfway House provides a therapeutic programme for persons with psychiatric illness to integrate and rehabilitate within a community setting. This includes residents being involved in supported employment initiatives and those who are able to function more independently. There are 24 residents at Austerville Halfway House, 24 residents at Azalea Halfway House, 41 residents at Manor Halfway House and 13 residents at Umlazi Halfway House.

Residents participate in psychosocial rehabilitation programmes which may include attendance at the Challenge Protective Training Workshop, being a helper at the Centre, participating in supported employment initiatives or involvement in stimulation activities such as gardening, craft and bead making, dance and drama.

Our Programme is blessed by the ongoing support of kind hearts who see “giving” as a priority, and we sincerely thank all our donors for their generous giving.

Some highlights for the year• International visitors from Climb Any Mountain

and Mencap undertook a Baseline Assessment at Sherwood Residential Centre and CPTW-Sherwood. The Programme was commended for its strengths, areas for development were identified and recommendations were made.

• Our resident Sipho Mjoka participated in the SASA-II Elite Games in Limpopo and received 19 gold medals, 5 silver medals and a trophy for the Best Open Male Participant.

• Our resident Allen Burnham is in long-term supported employment and he received a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement from his workplace.

• 7 residents participated in the Mental Health Advocacy Walk and received medals.

• 4 residents recited self-composed poems at our AGM and received very positive compliments from the guests.

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Day Care Programme 2016-2017

Removing obstacles, moving forwardChildren with physical, sensory, intellectual or mental health disabilities are among the most excluded of all the world’s children and face serious barriers to the full enjoyment of their human rights. These barriers are not the impairment itself, but rather a combination of social, cultural, attitudinal and physical obstacles, which children with disabilities encounter in their daily lives.

Rehabilitation and recoveryDurban and Coastal Mental Health has 7 Day Care Centres which render special education and care for 200 children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities ranging from 6 to 35 years of age. The Centres are based in the communities of Amaoti, Durban North, KwaXimba, Mpumalanga, Ninikhona in Ndwedwe, Nyangwini in Mthwalume, and Phoenix. The Day Care Programme provides appropriate intervention, support and rehabilitation to children with intellectual disabilities so they can live a meaningful and dignified life.

We continue to work with an Occupational Therapist in private practice with the aim of delivering the five outcomes for children with intellectual disabilities: “to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing”. Our individual lesson plans and assessment tools have been modified for a more structured programme of activities which focus on movement, concepts and functional reading, value based education, hobbies, skills development and vocation. The children also engage in recreational activities, physical, speech and language therapy sessions.

We pride ourselves in being a learning organisation that provides structured learning opportunities for our staff. As such, capacity building is critical in equipping them with skills and knowledge in rendering an effective and comprehensive service to children with intellectual disabilities.

Creative Arts ProjectMusic and dance has been used with success to facilitate interaction and communication amongst our children. Dance movement has assisted in developing fine motor skills as this contributes to their sense of independence, enhancement of their self-esteem and self-expression. The US Consulate committed to partner with us on account of our Executive Director being selected as one of six Gold Star NGO Leaders Worldwide to go to the USA on an International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP). Children from our KwaXimba and Mpumalanga Happy Hours Day Care Centres benefited from a cultural exchange session with the internationally acclaimed New York-based Limon Dance Academy. This was a collaboration between DCMH and Dance Motion USA, a programme of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Project Izingane Kuqala – “Children First”In December 2016, Cabinet approved both the National Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy and the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Airports Company of SA (ACSA) has partnered with the Department of Social Development to accelerate the implementation of the new Disability Rights Policy. Two of our Day Care Centres were selected to participate in this programme which will address developmental outcomes for children with disabilities, empower parents, provide equitable access to inclusive early childhood development opportunities, access to basic education, and care in a safe and secure environment.

Support and strategic giving Our gratitude and appreciation goes out to the Department of Health, Ubuntu Community Chest, Sibaya Community Trust and other donors for assisting us in providing appropriate intervention, support and rehabilitation for children with intellectual disabilities so that they can live meaningful and dignified lives.

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Statistics 2016-2017

INTERVENTIONS: NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED

SERVICE USERS WHO BENEFITTED DIRECTLY FROM OUR SERVICES:

9 137PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH PREVENTATIVE PROGRAMMES:

71 687

COUNSELLING

EARLY INTERVENTION

7 785

FAMILY SUPPORT

150

SERVICE EMPOWERMENT

5 383

LEVEL OF INTERVENTION

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

5 750

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING

7 145

BENEFICIARY PROFILE:

AGE PROFILE

OLDER PERSONS 65+

6 466

ADULTS 35-59

48 492

YOUTH 18-34

9 700

POPULATION DISTRIBUTIONGENDER PROFILE

60%

48 492

40%

32 332

ASIAN

22%

17 783

WHITE1%

807

75%

60 617

2%

1 617

AFRICAN

COLOUREDCHILDREN 0-17

16 166

PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY28 633

PERSONS REACHED THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

12 069

CATEGORY

URBAN

LOCATION

21 083

PERI-URBAN

33 418

RURAL

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PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY28 388

PERSONS WITH EMOTIONAL/RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

23 803

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Statistics 2016-2017

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GENDER PROFILE

87%

96

3%

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POPULATION DISTRIBUTION

WHITE

2%

2

59%

65

AFRICAN ASIAN

33%

36

6%

7

COLOURED

NQF LEVELS 5-7 (FET)

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

27

80

1NQF LEVELS 2-4 (FET)

NQF LEVEL 1 (GET)

ECONOMICALLY EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITYECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS:

FOOD GARDENPROJECTS

31

BEADWORKAND SEWING

PROJECTS

12

CARDMAKINGPROJECTS

15

INTERNAL SUPPORTED

EMPLOYMENT

106

CHALLENGE TRAINING ACADEMY:

BLOCKMAKING & VEHICLE CLEANING SKILLS

5

SERVICE USERS AT 8 CHALLENGE

PROTECTIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPS

806

INTERNAL STAFF PROFILE:

POPULATION DISTRIBUTIONGENDER PROFILE

55%

6

45%

5

BOARD PROFILE: DISABILITLY PROFILE

MEMBERS WITH DISABILITY

2

ASIAN

27%

3

WHITE

19%

227%

3

AFRICAN

27%

3

COLOURED

88OUTSOURCED STAFF

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Abdul, Adila Latiff, Adooki, African Methodist Church, Afzal Mahomed, Alice Pillay, Allan Raubenhen, Alter, AM Moola Spes Nova, Amanzimtoti Cares, Amanzimtoti Garden Club, Amanzimtoti Lions, Amelia Naidoo, Amelia, Anand Family, ANC Minister, Anchor Crates, Andre Gobles, Anesh P, Angie Govender, Anglican Church Youth, Anish, Ann, Anonymous, Anusha, Appanna, Aquanet, Arthie & Veena, Ash, Asha Pariek, Ashanie Balraj, Asheel & Jayshree, Ashika Naidoo, Ashley, Ashnee –Luxmi Temple, Ashoon, Athlone Park Ministries, Atish, Amanzimtoti Methodist Church, Avanti, Avith, Avoca Temple, B Russon, B Turner, Baby Ganas, Bail, Balram & Family, Bashini, Basil, Bee Man, Beena, Bee Score, Ben/Josh, Benitha B, Bhanu Haripersad, Bidvest Steiner Hygiene, Bluff Butcher, Bluff Meat Supply, Bobbi Bear, Bongani, Boxer Stores, Brad Johnson, Brenda Fourie, Brenda Francis, Brinda, Buckman’s Africa, C Padayachie, C Viljoen, Caltholic Women’s League, Candeece Austin, Captain B Chetty, Cargo Campus, Carla, Cecil Nurse, Chantal, Chantel Webber, Charmaine, Checkers Gateway, Cherene, Christie Naidoo, Christy, Chubb, Church of Latter Day Saints, Cliffy, Cobra Concrete, COGTA, Colin, Collin Deeb, Community Chest, Compassionate Women, Cook for Life, Cookie Charles, Cookie Naidoo, Cookie Padayachee, Cookie, Cornerstone Church, Councillor Gumede, CPTW - Kevin, CWP, Cybertrade Paints, D Moodley, D Moodliar, D Rajoo, DA, Daisy Pillay, Daniel Alexandra, Daniel, Dawn & Aubrey Toy, Dayesh, De Beer, Debonairs Pizzas, Deena Naidoo, Deepa, Delane Naidoo, Deneshree Naidoo, Dennis (Pan Foundation), Dennis, Dental Dept, Dept of Agriculture, Devi Naidoo, DG Naidoo, Dhevan, Dolly, Dorothy & Ron, Dove Fellowship, Dr Ballim, Dr Bilal, Dr Kalawan, Dr Kalideen, Dr Y Deepnarain, Durban South Toyota, Cohn, Emmanuel, Emmie- C/Women, EN Mafundi, Eric & Christie, Escape Gym, Ethekwini Municipality, Ethekwini: Parks & Gardens, Farahana, Farhana, Farouk Raman, Fazila, Food Bank, Food for Life, Foschini Gateway Mall, Francious, Freddie Lewis, G Naidoo, Gan, Ganas Steven, Gelmar, General Packaging, Gerald Soobramoney, Germaine Landsberg, Giant Toti & Clinton, Glenys Ross, Glodina Towels, Gori Hassam, Gori, Gorima’s, Grace, Gracey G, Greenbury Secondary School, H Kelly, Harry Mayhew, Helen Gedart, Helen, Helping Hands, Hennie van der Venter, Hollywood Bets, HR Torque, Hub Galleria, Icesa Campus, Ikusasa le Africa, Independent Newspapers, Indlela Feeding Scheme, Indranie, Irene Naidoo, Ishaan, J Allkins, J Brown, JKelly, Jackie Velaydam, Jackie, Jagernathan Family, Jane Lazarus, Jane, Januz Universal, Jasneem, Jason Boswell, Jay Govender, Jaysen, Jeanna Schneman, Jenny Bruger, Jenny Sayed, Jenny, Jessica Paken, Joan Oosthiges, John, Juganath, Julie, JVH Parents Association, K Dharamraj, Kaitsleigh School, Kajal, Kajol, Kay and Cookie, Kay, Kaylene, Ken Piater, Kervashnie Rangiah, KGB Holdings, Khanyi Mdingi, Khetiwe, Kingsburgh Child Welfare, Kingsway High School, KPMG, Kreshnie Naidoo, Krish, Krishnie Nair, Kuben Pillay, Kwikspar Winklespruit, Kwikspar, Kwikspar-Warner Beach, KZN Inflatables, L Christie, L Pillay, L van Mullen, Lata, Leo Naidoo, Leon, Leon’s Auto, Levashan, Linda Samual, Logan, Lovie Chetty, Lt Colonel Bhagaloo, Lusa, Luthfiya, LVSA- Mary Kabala, Lynda Dormette, Lynette Bhabha, Lynne Ogle, Maduray, M Goretti, Mahomed, Malcolm, Maliga & family, Marcelos Cake, Margaret, Mark, Mark & Charmaine Weeks, Marlene, Maureen Pillay, Max Moyo, Maya M, Maya Maduray, Mdladla Nosphiwe, Meals & Wheels, Melanie, Merewent RC, Merewent Rotary Club, Mervin P, Metro Caterers, Michael Govender, Miss Bradshaw, Miss N Maphishi, Miss Phaal, Miss Pillay, Miss S Bradley, Miss Shezi, Mohammed-Toyota South, Mohanlall, Molly, Monica Childs, Mr Myende, Mr & Mrs Kelly, Mr & Mrs LaDouce, Mr & Mrs Ramdayal, Mr & Mrs Reddy, Mr & Mrs Zielle, Mr & Ms Mei, Mr and Mrs Ramauthos, Mr Bhengu, Mr Bretherton, Mr C Short, Mr Cele,Mr Craig, Mr Crowe, Mr D Madikizela, Mr D Naicker, Mr D Venter, Mr Dalziel, Mr Enslyn, Mr Evangeledes, Mr Fabricius, Mr Grobler, Mr Gur, Mr Hoggan Galleria, Mr Horner, Mr Ishmail, Mr J Puren, Mr Jacobs, Mr Kelly, Mr Kuzwayo, Mr Langa, Mr Lodelti, Mr Mabasa, Mr Magill, Mr Maharaj, Mr Mbanda, Mr Mhlongo, Mr Mthethwa, Mr Mulder, Mr Naidoo, Mr Nortjie, Mr Pentz, Mr Puren, Mr Raj Chablal, Mr Rhodes, Mr Roebfse, Mr Roopraj, Mr S Mchunu, Mr Sahadeo, Mr Schultz, Mr Sham, Mr Short, Mr Sithole, Mr Soobramany, Mr TS Mchunu, Mr V Jaikaran, Mr Will, Mr Yelseth, Mr Chappen, Mr Prem, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Bayes, Mrs Bouchier, Mrs Brink, Mrs Cambell, Mrs Chetty, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Dalziel, Mrs du Toit, Mrs Fayers, Mrs Fourie, Mrs Gounden, Mrs Govender, Mrs Grant, Mrs Groenewalt, Mrs Gunpath, Mrs Hansraj, Mrs Horner, Mrs Hughs, Mrs Jabu Myende, Mrs Juggnath, Mrs Kruger, Mrs Lamaletti, Mrs Latiff, Mrs Lorraine, Mrs Luckun, Mrs Lyn Hurt, Mrs Maharaj, Mrs Mahilal, Mrs Mittu, Mrs Mlaba, Mrs Mohamad, Mrs Naicker, Mrs Naidoo(VIP), Mrs Naidoo, Mrs Ngcama, Mrs Ngcobo, Mrs Ngqulunga, Mrs PS Gopal, Mrs Peters, Mrs Phaal, Mrs Pillay, Mrs Pillay, Mrs Potgieter, Mrs Raj, Mrs Rasheed, Mrs Ratclifte, Mrs Reddy, Mrs S Sukerie, Mrs Salmond, Mrs Sewcharren, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Skinner, Mrs Snyman, Mrs Somers, Mrs Subban, Mrs Swanapoel, Mrs TP Bopela, Mrs Tait, Mrs Todd, Mrs Turner, Mrs V Govender, Mrs VD Sway, Mrs Vishnu, Mrs Wagener, Mrs Wallace, Mrs Webber, Mrs White, Mrs Wooloot, Mrs Gounden, Mrs Mzaca, Ms & Mrs Soofie, Ms Amootha Naicker, Ms Flanke, Ms Gita Harie, Ms J Schneemann, Ms Kathy, Ms Khan, Ms L Bhabha, Ms Maqula,

We sourced a range of donations in kind and pro bono services that alleviated operational expenditure. We are indebted to the following donors for donating their gifts in time, gifts in skills, and gifts in kind.

Donor recognition: In-kind donations and pro bono services of R1 000 and over

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Donor recognition: In-kind donations and pro bono services of R1 000 and over We serve with pride and joy

Every contribution to Durban and Coastal Mental Health, no matter the size, impacts on our sustainability. Thank you.

Ms Navi Sheth, Ms Pillay, Ms Riva, Ms Shamilla, Ms Zama Sibisi, Mthoko Ndlovu, Mumsy Ganasen, Muslim Organisation, Nadesan’s Spar, Naicker Family, Naidoo Family, Naresh, Nasha, Nellie, Neresh, Nerina Moodley, New Apostolic Church, New Farm Centre, NG Church, Nikki Singh, Nimesh Mangaru, Nina Freysan, Niru’s Food, Nisha, NLD Insurance, Noleen Smith, Nomfundo Dlamini, Norleen Fourie, Nosipho, Ohawa Sai Centre, One Life Church, OT Students-UKZN, P Mitoo, Padayachee, Palm V Youth, Pam, Pan Foundation, Parent Associations, Parents(15), Pastor Chetty, Pastor Govender, Pastor Harry, Pastor Morgan, Pastor Pat, Pastor Rosalind, Pastor Tim, Paul Chetty, Perry, Pete Du Toit, Phoenix Rotary Club, Pick n Pay, Pool Zone, Prakash, Pranesh, Pranitha R, Prateev, Precious Ndlovu, Prega Moodley, Prem Viranna, Prem, Presbyterian Church, Prineesha, Printie, Priscilla Singh, Prishelle, Prunesh, Racheal, Ragini Naicker, Rainham Sai Centre, Rajesh, Ralph Gounden, Ralph Govender, Ram, Ramesh, Ramona, Rashmee J, Raymon, RCL Foods, Reena, Regina Naidoo, Rehana’s Exclusive Linen, Renu, Renuka, Renuka Inder, Reshena, Ricky, Riksha Sheik, Rishi Suleman, Ronnie Ramsamy, Roopraj, Rose Pillay, Roshani Moodley, Roshnee, Roshni, Roshnie Moodley, Rotary Club, Rowan, Rowland, Ruth Charles, Ruth, S & A Gopalsamy, S Moodley, S Roopraj, S Summerfield, Sabrina & Crystal, Sahadeo Family, Sainesh Rampal, Salman, Salvation Army, Samantha Nicholsen, Sancyl Chemicals, Sandy Thomas, Sandy Y Mitchell, Sanil, Sanjay, Santosh, Sappi-SAICOR, Sara Mano, Sarad, Sarojini, Sasha, Sayushika, Seeparsad Family, Shabeena, Shaleen, Shalom Ministry, Sham Naidoo,Sham Panel Beaters, Shane, Sharleen, Sharon George, Sharon, Sheetal, Sheila Maharaj, Shenaaz, Sherlena, Shikaar, Shirley G, Shoprite-Berea, Singh, Sireen Beecam, Siva Naidoo, Six Parents, Solly Manjra, Solly Peters, Somitha, Sookdaw & Family, South African Breweries, Springbok Foods, Springfield Bus, St Martins Funeral Services, St Thomas Church, Starwood Clinic, Stella, Sumaya Cargo Campus, Sunetha, Sunitha, Sunny, Suren & Family, Suritha, Susan & Alta, T Dawson, T Muthan, Tapco, Tekal Versatile Projects, Telen & Warren, Teressa, Terisha Maharaj, Tersia Brenner, Tess, Thami Naidoo, Tiba ka Sambela, Tisetso Molefe, Tokkie Loots, Trident Engineering, Trikal Vasile, Trishana, Tru Art Cupboards, Trusha, Tuobani Hlophe, Ugu Municipality, Umesh, US Ambassadors, US Dance Motion, V Jaikaran, Vanie, Vasanthi, Vasha, Vasu Govender, Vasu, Vasu, Vino Moodley, Vasy R, Veena,Vincent, Vineyard Church, Vingsway Ministries, Vino, Vino/Devesshan, Visvanathan, Voloshni, Vuashni, Warren & Flower of Scotland, Wendy Mthembu, Wesley SMC, Woolworths-Mt Edgecombe, Woolworths-Musgrave, Woolworths-Windermere, Z Iqbal, Z Vosloo, Zahra Hassen, Zama Nxumalo, Zarine, Zoe Bridge, Zungu Ngakhephi.

We also thank the following sponsors who have contributed so generously to our 77th Annual General Meeting:AJ Ladouce, Architects Collaborative, CDB Exclusive Home Maintenance, Cecil Nurse Business Furniture, Earth and Oceans Developments, Flo-Line Cleaning Services, HR Torque Outsourcing, Iqlaas Foods (Pty) Ltd, LC Lighting, McGaric Technology Corporation (Pty) Ltd, MDS Strategic Office Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Nirus Foods, NLD Insurance Brokers, Prompt Print & Stationers, Q Security, RS Motors, Sham Panel Beaters, Springbok Foods, Supreme Pest Control.

Every contribution to DCMH, no matter the size, impacts on our sustainability and is a ray of sunshine that brightens the lives of individuals, families and communities.

State Subsidies We express our appreciation to the Department of Health and the Department of Social Development for subsidies received during this period. These departments, our principal benefactors, together subsidise our 24 projects and play a vital role in the organisation’s sustainability. Without state funding we would not have been able to sustain our services.

National Lotteries CommissionWe received a large grant from NLC in December 2016 for a 12 month period. DCMH has enjoyed a long partnership with NLC and is grateful for the significant investment it has made in our mental health services.

Ubuntu Community Chest As the 2nd largest beneficiary of Community Chest, we appreciate the sustainability funding.

“I feel honoured and privileged to serve on the Governing Board of DCMH. I am also a part of DACMHAM which has

increased my understanding and knowledge about people with all kinds of disabilities. I believe that

they must stand up for their rights”. Lynne Lilley

Service user on the DCMH Governing Board

“Serving on the Governing Board has brought so many opportunities to me whereas I can learn new things and be

able to serve others. It has really been phenomenal to sit with Individuals of such calibre as our Board members.

It has been an amazing journey for me and I want to convey my heartfelt thanks to all for

this wonderful opportunity.” Yolande Botha

Service user on the DCMH Governing Board

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Honouring our partners and funders: Pillars of passionate financial support

We thank all those individuals, Service Groups, Family Trusts and Foundations, Fund Administrators, CSI Practitioners, Small Businesses, Corporates, Independent Grant Makers and Government Departments whose support, expertise, donations-in-kind and voluntary

service this past year have helped us redefine the landscape of service delivery for 80 824 beneficiaries, namely persons with mental disabilities, their families and communities in the Durban and Coastal Region.

Durban and Coastal Mental Health’s Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2016-2017 are available on request. We acknowledge with gratitude the pro-bono legal services of Shepstone and Wylie.

• Department of Social Development

• Provincial Department of Health

• National Lotteries Commission

• Ubuntu Community Chest

• 31 Club

• Anglo American Chairman’s Fund

• Columbine Pet Distributors

• Concord Trust

• Department of Arts and Culture KZN

• DGC Gemma and Jenna

• Dr Kalideen

• Durban South Toyota

• Estate Late CN Brown Trust

• Eve Scholtz

• Faith\Centre Ministries

• Friends of South Africa

• GA Niven Charity Trust

• Gelmar

• Gordon Road Girls

• Greenacre Remembrance Foundation

• Harry Mayhew

• Ikusasa Le Afrika Foundation

• Jackie Velaydum

• K Naicker

• Kingsway High School

• KZN Business Training Centre

• Lions Host

• Loganathan Naicker

• M Kort

• Momentum

• Mr Dudley Magill

• My School My Village My Planet

• NLD Insurance Brokers CC

• NMI Durban Motors (Pty) Ltd

• R Mothilal

• Ravi Moodley

• S Maharaj

• Sandra Lyn Yorke-Mitchell

• Sibaya Community Trust

• The Edna Burford Trust

• The Fulton Trust

• The Millenium Book Club

• The Rayner Trust

• The Victor Daitz Foundation

• TS Mews Trust

• US Ambassador HIV and Aids Community Grants

• Uvex Safety