Improving community facilities

The PMHP launched its research study at Hanover Park Midwife Obstetric Unit in August 2011. We created much-needed space at the Hanover Park community health centre by building a 3-roomed structure to conduct screening and counselling for study participants. The facility, sponsored by Truworths Community Foundation Trust, will be converted into PMHP’s 4^th integrated maternal mental health site when the study is complete.

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More sites for moms in distress

After operating at our primary service site, Mowbray Maternity Hospital, since 2002, we launched maternal mental health services at 3 additional sites. While still in the modelling phase, we continue to test and refine elements of our service to ensure that we develop adaptable and context-specific models of care.

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PMHP doubles in size!

Faced with increased demand for our maternal mental health service and training programmes, the PMHP team expanded to 15 members. We welcomed 4 new members of staff, converted a part-time counselling post to a full-time post and enjoyed the return of our research assistant for another 6-months of invaluable support.

Read more about our newest team members Kevashini, Ziyanda, Liesl, Shirley and Emily.

Thank you to our donors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donor partners who have supported our vision and growth for 2011:

• the DG Murray Trust

• the Mary Slack and Daughters Foundation

• the Welton Foundation

• Truworths Community Foundation Trust

• the Medical Research Council and

• Investec Stella and Paul Loewenstein Educational Trust

Promoting caring partnerships

Our partnership with Hope House Counselling Centre and the Western Cape Health Department has helped us extend our services to a total of 4 facilities: Mowbray Maternity Hospital False Bay Hospital, Hanover Park Midwife Obstetric Unit and Retreat Midwife Obstetric Unit. Read more...

* Vacancy at Hope House Counselling Centre *