Scope of Services
The
Richmond Fellowship of Macau was established in November 1992.
It is a non-profit making registered charity and, is affiliated to the
Richmond Fellowship International. It also is the member of the Asia Pacific
Forum of the Richmond Fellowship. It provides a range of community care options,
such as residential care, vocational training, social and recreational
activities.
All
units of the Richmond Fellowship of Macau operate within the psychosocial model
of mental illness. Our objectives are :
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to provide preventive and aftercare facilities for people with
psychiatric problems;
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to implement education and training programs for people working in
the mental health field, psychiatric service users and their family
members.
Mong
Há House was established in March 1993 as the first halfway house in
Macau. It provides accommodation
and rehabilitation services for 10 female and male residents.
The house program aims to improve self care ability and community living
skills in a supervised environment. Fees
are assessed on an individual basis.
The Supported Housing Program was set up in July 1995. It provides aftercare residential facilities for people discharged from the halfway house who do not have family support. The staff team assists the ex-residents to find low-rent public housing as well as giving continuing support to enable the individual to live independently and develop a social network.
Alvorada Day Activity Centre opened in July 1996. The Centre provides a range of training programs and social activities, and a home visit service. The programs include social skills training, vocational training, and psychoeducation programs for Centre members and their families, and public education programs for the wider community.
The
Supported Employment Program began in April 1994.
It offers training in horticulture in a supported setting, with staff
available for on-the-job skills development.
The Corner Shop was established in
July 1999 as a simulated business which provides on-the-job training in retail
skills such as photocopying, laminating, binding, stock control and money
management. It also provides the
opportunity for trainees to develop their social skills by interacting with
members of the public.
The “Social Service Corner” in the shop sells items produced by NGOs, to promote understanding and networking between NGOs and the community.
Applicants
should be:
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aged between 18-60 of either sex;
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emotionally and mentally stable;
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physically healthy, not dependent on alcohol or drugs;
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willing to participate in groups and community life.
All
referrals must be assessed and referred by a psychiatrist and a social worker.
The applicant and his/her family will be invited to attend an interview
with our staff so that a rehabilitation plan can be agreed upon.
Enquiry
Address
:P. O. Box 8032,
MACAU
Telephone
: 853-2876 4576
Fax
: 853-2876 4577