The Psycho Social Support Program is tailor made to help Pietermaritzburg street dwellers cope with their trauma . The Psycho Social Support Program entails 3 activities :
*The Street Outreach Program goes out to street dwellers and engage and talk to them about their experiences as homeless people, but most importantly their experience with drugs and substance abuse .
*Address participants’ nutritional needs and overall health by providing then with personal hygiene kits and small hampers .
*Promoting music as a tool for healing and rehabilitation. The Harmony Haven program is a music program for street dwellers.
Creating an enabling environment in which they can tell their story through music , rhythm and dance.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME
- To increase self esteem of street dwellers
- Creating a safe space where feelings and emotions can be expressed on a positive way
- Improve emotional stability of street dwellers
- Discussing possible re-unification with family or other significant persons
- Discussing income generation opportunities with referrals to relevant partners