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DURBAN AND COASTAL MENTAL HEALTH WINS FOUR AWARDS WINNER IN ALL THREE SECTORS NAMELY: CHARITIES, SPORTS AND ARTS, IN CATEGORY ONE - COMPLIANCE, CATEGORY 2 - GOVERNANCE AND OVERALL WINNER FOR COMPLIANCE IN THE CHARITIES SECTOR. 2. Identifying community mental health needs and responding appropriately; 3. Creating public awareness of mental health issues; 4. Striving for recognition and protection of mental health rights. “Sustainability” is not just a buzz word at DCMH. It is critical to the foundation of the organization – and it is the key to our future prosperity. With positive energy, vitality, innovative thinking and changes in our practice, we responded to financial pressures and repositioned ourselves to ensure that we continue to render effective mental health services across all 14 districts in which we work. DURBAN AND COASTAL MENTAL HEALTH …………. is the largest mental health organization in South Africa. We are an independent, registered not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization with strong leadership, clarity of vision, a sound management structure and operational capacity, an ability to manage financial risks, a proven track record of effective service delivery, and are proud to be multiple award recipients at the 2013 NLB Indaba. We work with individuals, families and communities to achieve the highest possible level of mental health for all by: The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) continued to invest in our work, enabling us to cover certain core costs. The NLDTF was also the primary funder of the building of the KwaXimba Day Care Centre which was completed in February 2013. The Chairman of NLDTF, Prof. A. Nevhutanda graced us with his presence at the Official Opening Ceremony of this Centre. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS, PARTNERS AND FUNDERS! THIS YEAR, YOU’VE HELPED US DELIVER SERVICES TO 51,673 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND DISABILITIES CONTACT DETAILS : 031 207 2717 FAX : [phone] e-Mail : [email protected] Website www.dcmh.org.za 1. Developing equal, caring services for people having difficulty coping with everyday life, and for children and adults with mental disabilities; CORPORATE SOCIAL REVIEW Magazine Final.indd 65 65 2013/07/29 10:47 AM