Haven Bellville Success story

Mr. Smith*(name changed), had been homeless as a youth and lived on the streets for a long time. He applied at the Haven Bellville on 24/01/2020 showing an eagerness to get back to his family. We welcomed him and began the Social Work intervention with an assessment. With good co-operation on his part a personal development plan was completed on 30/01/2020. He completed all the agreed programs and activities as per his PDP and returned home on the 5th October 2020 a new man with a new plan for his life.

His abuse of alcohol had contributed to this father of 3 with 1 on the way to be separated from his family, making him homeless again. He really worked on changing and after completing the substance abuse program at Sultan Bahu he attended the anger management program at the Haven. Individual sessions were provided by the Haven Social Worker and he also participated in the change program offered by TB/HIV care. The next step in his personal development plan called for his participation in the parenting program, which he tackled enthusiastically.

When he was work ready he started looking for work as a handyman as he is has experience in plumbing, gardening and roofing.  Work etiquette skills were provided to ensure that Mr. Client will present himself well when searching for work. Family contact was made and Mr. Client started visiting his family on a weekly basis.

He is currently on a WhatsApp support group. He also started a support group in Delft. His willingness to work on himself and sticking to his personal development plan work out for the best. Mr Smith is employed and he was reunified with his family.