what is it like for someone to be in a half-way house from a psychiatric center
Service User Ah-Sai, the Challenger and the Dreamer
"I have been employed!" Ah-Sai made a bang-up leap from being a habitual absentee from work without reasons and the one who changed work frequently to winning the recognition and existence employed as a plan assistant by one of our Integrated Work Centers.
Ah-Sai has been undergoing treatment for his mood disorder and self-harming beliefs since 2003. Because of conflicts of all kind day in and day out, his family relationship ran into deadlock. During the initial stage when Ah-Sai was residing in our halfway house, he spoiled everything including the Firm's facilities, the harmonious relationship amidst the residents and fifty-fifty the serenity in there. But later on having received rehabilitative training in the halfway firm, he gradually learned to manage his emotion, and human relationship with other residents was thus improved. He even took the initiative to have home leave and so as to take care of his family unit members when they were sick, an act which moved his family so much that they came to capeesh the changes he had.
Ah-Sai was talented in music. He played a key role in the House'south band team. He has been invited many times to perform in major events, which were all well received past the audience.
The future has some new challenges in store for Ah-Sai – both at work and in an independent living. But he is prepare to face it upfront and determined to overcome it, just every bit what he had been doing all along the way.
Service Introduction
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association operates eleven halfway houses in different districts of Hong Kong among which four are located in purpose-built buildings and seven are located in public housing estates. Each halfway house provides 40 to 42 residential places for people in recovery who are required medium level of care with "recovery-oriented" community independent living back up. With the support and respect from our professional person team, family members, peers and the public, they are able to realize their full potentials and reach quality of living and personal well-being.
Halfway houses are staffed past a team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, wellness workers and wardens.
Our Aims
We are dedicated to deliver "Care for People" and "Recovery-oriented" services that enable the people in recovery by:
- Actively participating in the course of recovery and to build up their promise towards recovery;
- Enhancing the ability of self-management, contained living and supporting them for employment so as to prepare for community living;
- Promoting participation and peer support, developing ones' strengths and abilities, and building up self- esteem;
- Participating in different programs that enrich well-beingness and building upward holistic healthy lifestyle of the individual.
Milestones
In 1964, when we were still registered with the title "New Life Mutual Aid Lodge", nosotros established the first male halfway house at To Kwa Wan providing accommodation for homeless people in recovery of mental affliction. Afterwards, nosotros opened the offset female halfway house at Kwun Tong in 1972. In 1975, another male person house was established at Tuen Mun, namely Tuen Mun Halfway House, and it is our first Firm located in a public housing estate. The "Un Chau Street Incident" happened in June 1982 reflected that helping people in recovery to recover is pivotal to not only these people'south own welfare but also the social club at large. Therefore, nosotros actively furthered the efforts of building more halfway houses to accommodate people in recovery. Although we faced with strong protest from the public when we proposed to fix up Sun Chui Halfway House in 1983, information technology was eventually achieved in 1986 later our relentless effort in publicity work and public didactics. The Pok Hong, Chuk Yuen and Shek Lei Halfway Houses were established ane afterward another later.
Information technology is our belief that people in recovery of mental illness have potential for farther development. It is also our belief that unearthing the subconscious treasures in these people is the but style to let them live a life to the full and fix them for future challenges. In the by years, nosotros have organised diverse projects that attempted to unleash their potential and heave their cocky-confidence through media like expressive art, music and painting. Most notably, an art exhibition entitled "Break the Frame for a New Life" was held at the Fundamental Public Library in February 2009 to promote acceptance and public understanding of people in recovery. Over 100 pieces of artwork that communicated with the public the artists' deep-seated feelings and thoughts were displayed. Catering for the specific needs of young service users, we have designed a series of diversified youth programmes and activities like "Squad Building", "Youth Camp" and "Youth Volunteer Leadership Training" to assist them brand the best use of their prime time in life and plant bonding with their youth counterparts in the customs.
Our Services
Through diversified approaches and multiple interventions, nosotros engage people in recovery in:
- Person-centred Care Planning to encourage active participation in their own recovery journey;
- Self-management in health intendance and preparation that enhances personal sensation and ability in managing mental and physical health;
- Independent living skills grooming to strengthen self-care, customs living and coping ability;
- Day grooming or vocational counselling and referral that provide vocational rehabilitation and work support;
- Family work to foster family relationship and strengthen back up;
- Service that enhances self-identity, growth and evolution of young PIR through interactive programs and activities;
- Peer support that encourages sharing of lived experience and enhances mutual support in the recovery journey;
- Volunteer training and social inclusive programs to promote participation and community integration;
- Social and recreational activities and arts programs to develop personal interests, hobbies and strengths to heighten well-being and holistic lifestyle.
Service Target
We are designed for people in recovery of mental illness who require medium level of care providing with "recovery-oriented" customs contained living back up. To be eligible for access, an applicant should exist:
- Aged 15 or above
- Male/Female person
- Stable physical and mental conditions
- No history of aggressive, substance abuse, pathological gambling or other severe behavioral trouble in the past 6 months
- Moderate / Astringent mentally handicapped are not admitted
- Require medium level of care
Awarding and Exit of Service
Applicants may approach doctors or social workers for referral which are made through the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services operated by the Social Welfare Department. Admission will be arranged for suitable applicants. During the stay, case workers will meet users and their families regularly to discuss their progress and devise a discharge plan for them according to their needs.
Service Charge
Applicants are required to pay the fee charges stipulated by the Social Welfare Department and other charges specified by the Houses. Those with financial difficulties can apply for Comprehensive Social Security Aid.
Contact U.s.
| Service Unit | Tel | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island | |||
| Lei Tung Halfway House Units 111-114 & 209-216, Tung Yat Business firm, Lei Tung Manor, Apleichau, H.K | 2874 7770 | 2871 4729 | lthh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Kowloon | |||
| Chuk Yuen Halfway Business firm Units 102-107 & 201-208, Mui Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (N) Estate, Kowloon | 2327 4926 | 2246 0945 | cyhh@nlpra.org.hk |
| New Life Building Halfway House (I) 3/F, New Life Edifice, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon | 2776 7318 | 2777 3090 | nlbhh1@nlpra.org.hk |
| New Life Building Halfway Firm (II) 4/F, New Life Building, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon | 2776 8072 | 2788 1927 | nlbhh2@nlpra.org.hk |
| New Life Edifice Halfway Firm (3) five/F, New Life Building, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon | 2776 1086 | 2994 9220 | nlbhh3@nlpra.org.hk |
| New Territories | |||
| Sun Chui Halfway House Units 21-31, G/F, Low Block, Sun Chun House, Sun Chui Estate, Shatin, New Territories | 2606 7456 | 2693 0172 | schh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Pok Hong Halfway Business firm Unit of measurement 10, G/F & Units 109-116, 1/F, Pok Yat House, Pok Hong Estate, Shatin, New Territories | 2646 1884 | 2632 7570 | phhh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Tin can Yuet Halfway House G/F, Wings B, C & D, Yuet Wing House and G/F, Wing C, Yuet Tai House, Can Yuet Estate, Tin can Shui Wai, New Territories | 2459 8080 | 2452 4023 | tyhh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Shek Lei Halfway House G/F & 1/F, Low Block, Shek Yat House, Shek Lei (I) Manor, Kwai Chung, New Territories | 2426 7577 | 2425 3209 | slhh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Shan King Halfway Firm Units C208-C212 & C301-C312, King Wah Firm, Shan King Manor, Tuen Mun, New Territories | 2462 6481 | 2469 9545 | skhh@nlpra.org.hk |
| Jockey Club Farm House 33 San Fuk Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories | 2461 2818 | 2469 9645 | jcfh@nlpra.org.hk |
Female Halfway Business firm
Male Halfway Business firm
Halfway Houses accept been issued with License under the Residential Care Homes (Persons with Disabilities) Ordinance.
Source: https://www.nlpra.org.hk/en/our_services/hh/25