Pietermaritzburg Mental Health

Trauma debriefing, mental health and intellectual disability services; social work; residential care; supported employment *Programmes:** **1. Social Work Programme (+27 33 392 7240)** A team of professional social workers providing: - Individual and family counselling - Community mental health support - Crisis intervention and referral - Case management for individuals with mental disabilities and their families - Community education on mental health issues - GBV-adjacent: social workers provide support for family members of those with mental health conditions who may also be experiencing GBV or family violence - Linkage to SASSA and government services **2. Residential Programme** A residential facility providing a "homely environment with caring staff" for individuals who require long-term or ongoing residential mental health care. The programme aims to create peace of mind for both residents and their families. **3. Employment Programme and Workshop Facilities (Protective Employment)** Vocational upskilling and supported employment for adults with disabilities — providing meaningful occupation, skills development, income generation, and improvement of quality of life. PAB also sells products made by programme participants. **GBV relevance:** PMBMHS is not a primary GBV crisis or shelter service. However, it is relevant for: - GBV survivors with co-existing mental health conditions (depression, PTSD, anxiety — all common sequelae of abuse) - Family members caring for people with mental disabilities who are themselves experiencing GBV - Community-level mental health support in PMB as part of a trauma recovery pathway - The social work programme provides holistic support that intersects with GBV in family contexts For dedicated GBV services in PMB: PMB Child Welfare (033 342 8971) / CCJD PMB / One Life Foundation (033 321 2050) / GBV Command Centre 0800 428 428 (toll-free, 24/7).