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Friends in Hope

Friends in Hope is an association that supports individuals with psychiatric disorders and their families through counselling, therapeutic activities, and education on symptom management. Their main goal is to aid social reintegration and improve the quality of life for those affected by mental health issues.

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: N/1057

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Services offered
  • Therapeutic activity centre.
  • Learning and Work centre to offer educational and vocational training.
  • Counselling services to support to patients and families by appointment at the association.
  • Family Support Network to facilitate mutual encouragement among families.
  • Information dissemination to raise awareness about psychiatric disorders.
  • Anti-Stigma actions to reduce stigma associated with mental health issues.

 

Previously, services were provided at Brown Sequard Psychiatric Hospital in Beau-Bassin. Now, counselling is available exclusively at the association by appointment.

  • Hours: 09:00 - 16:00
    Location: 4 Rue Victor Hugo, Beau Bassin
    Phone:
    • Administration: (230) 454 0849 | 454 0958
    • Therapy: (230) 5924 7601 | 464 4280

 

Beneficiaries: Currently, Friends in Hope provides daily care to 28 direct beneficiaries. The Therapeutic Activity Centre can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, while the Hopeway Centre can take up to 12 trainees. Additionally, the public benefits from the organisation's awareness campaigns.

History

Friends in Hope was founded in 1997, with the goal of supporting individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders and their families. In 2000, the association opened its Therapeutic Activity Centre (Centre d'Activités Thérapeutiques) to provide therapeutic activities aimed at promoting mental wellness and social integration. In 2005, they launched the media campaign "Sanz ou Regard… lor dimoune affecté par maladie mentale" to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Following this, in 2006, the Hopeway Centre for Learning and Work (Centre Hopeway - Apprentissage par le travail) was established to offer educational and vocational training, further enhancing their support services.

Objectives
  • To improve the knowledge and understanding of psychiatric disorders.
  • To support families and patients.
  • To contribute to the rehabilitation of patients, helping them achieve their highest level of autonomy.

To participate in improving the legislative, administrative, financial, and social frameworks that govern the rights of individuals with psychiatric disorders.

Main achievements

In 2007, Friends in Hope successfully collaborated with Médine Horizons and the EU-DCP to launch an awareness campaign across all regions of the island. This initiative aimed to create regional support groups, enhancing the reach and impact of their support services for individuals with psychiatric disorders and their families.

Sources of funding
  • Funding from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
  • Contributions from individuals.
  • Proceeds from the sale of our greeting cards.
  • Revenue from our solidarity bookstore at London Plaza, La Caverne Vacoas, which sells books for adults and children.

 

Future Projects Seeking Funding

  • Establishing a branch of Friends in Hope in Rodrigues.
  • Creating a residence for individuals with psychiatric disorders.