Durban and Coastal Mental Health

Durban and Coastal Mental Health Durban and Coastal Mental Health work with individuals, families and communities to achieve the high

We work with individuals, families and communities to achieve the highest possible level of mental health for all by:

- developing equal, caring services for people having difficulty coping with everyday life, and for children and adults with mental disabilities;
- identifying community mental health needs and responding appropriately;
- creating public awareness of mental health issues; and
- striving for recognition and protection of mental health rights.

DCMH would like to proudly acknowledge the outstanding work of our Social Worker, Samukelisiwe Mhlongo, for her dedicati...
09/09/2026

DCMH would like to proudly acknowledge the outstanding work of our Social Worker, Samukelisiwe Mhlongo, for her dedication and commitment in supporting clients through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Psychosocial Support interventions. Through the therapeutic process, the focus was placed on building trust, safety, healing, and resilience. During intervention sessions, the client shared experiences of struggling to trust others, difficulty forming new relationships, and feelings of disappointment after becoming emotionally attached to people. The client also expressed preferring isolation and spending most of her time alone outside of work.



With continuous psychosocial support, the client was able to openly express her emotions and reflect on her life journey in a safe and supportive environment. One of the most inspiring outcomes of this intervention was the clientโ€™s decision to write and publish a book aimed at encouraging and motivating young people who may be facing similar life challenges. Her story is a powerful reminder that background and upbringing do not determine oneโ€™s future. Young people can still achieve their dreams despite difficult circumstances.



The published author, Alulutho Majali, encourages everyone to support the movement and be inspired by the book.

Books are available immediately at R200 each.

For purchases and enquiries:
WhatsApp: 073 027 8782

Please support and follow Alulutho Majali on all social media platforms.

25/08/2026

Durban Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) was proud to be represented at the SARF Womenโ€™s Day Programme by our Chief Social Worker, Ms. Noluthando Moshesh, who delivered an insightful presentation on mental health.

Womenโ€™s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women while creating space for meaningful conversations about mental health, wellbeing, support and empowerment. ๐Ÿ’š

Thank you to SARF for hosting this important programme and recognising the vital role of mental health in our communities.

At DCMH, we remain committed to promoting mental wellbeing, reducing stigma and supporting individuals and communities across KwaZulu-Natal.

๐Ÿ’š Support our work. Your contribution helps us provide essential mental health and social support services.

Donate or get involved:
https://dcmh.org.za/get-involved/

Celebrating Ability, Unity & Fun! ๐Ÿ…โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’šToday, Sherwood CPTW service users, led by our dedicated DCMH Social Workers, came...
18/08/2026

Celebrating Ability, Unity & Fun! ๐Ÿ…โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

Today, Sherwood CPTW service users, led by our dedicated DCMH Social Workers, came together with the Association for the Physically Challenged (APC) for an exciting and inclusive Sports Day! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ€โ™ฟ

The day was filled with sport, teamwork, laughter, friendship and inclusion, reminding us that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, connect and experience the joy of community.

Through this partnership, DCMH continues to promote dignity, inclusion, rehabilitation, empowerment and community integration for people living with psychosocial, intellectual and physical disabilities.

A special thank you to our Sherwood CPTW service users, Social Workers, APC and all partners and staff who made this day possible. Together, we are creating spaces where ability is celebrated and every person belongs. ๐Ÿ’š

โค๏ธ Support the work of DCMH

You can help us continue providing care, rehabilitation, skills development and meaningful programmes to the people we serve.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our website to make a donation:
www.dcmh.org.za/get-involved/

Every contribution makes a difference. Every life matters. โค๏ธ

๐ŸŽถ CASUAL DAY 2026 | BEAT AS ONE โ€“ RHYTHM MATTERS ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸงกEvery beat tells a story. Every rhythm brings us together.This Casual...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŽถ CASUAL DAY 2026 | BEAT AS ONE โ€“ RHYTHM MATTERS ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงก

Every beat tells a story. Every rhythm brings us together.

This Casual Day, Durban and Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) invites you to join South Africans in celebrating inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

By purchasing your Casual Day merchandise or sticker, youโ€™re doing more than dressing casuallyโ€”you are helping to create a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

๐Ÿ’š Together we move. Together we change lives.

Merchandise Available:
๐Ÿ‘• Adult T-Shirt โ€“ R170
๐Ÿง’ Kids T-Shirt โ€“ R150
๐Ÿงข Cap โ€“ R130
๐ŸŽฉ Bucket Hat โ€“ R130
๐Ÿท๏ธ Casual Day Sticker โ€“ R20

Every purchase supports initiatives that empower and improve the lives of people with disabilities.

๐Ÿ“ž To place your order or for more information:
Trinisha Bachoo
๐Ÿ“ฑ 074 200 2608

Letโ€™s wear our support with pride and show that Rhythm Matters because when we Beat As One, we build stronger, more inclusive communities.


Making Every Minute Count โ€“ Mandela Day 2026 ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›The Durban and Coastal Mental Health Social Work Programme proudly comme...
18/07/2026

Making Every Minute Count โ€“ Mandela Day 2026 ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

The Durban and Coastal Mental Health Social Work Programme proudly commemorated Mandela Day 2026 by hosting a special event for our mental health care users at our Wentworth Project, embracing Madiba's legacy of compassion, dignity and service.

Our Social Work team planned and coordinated a meaningful programme that celebrated the spirit of giving through a day filled with inspiration, psychosocial support, creativity and fun. Service users participated in a programme on the significance of Mandela Day, enjoyed music and dancing, received certificates and goodie bags, painted a beautiful mural together, and shared a delicious lunch in an atmosphere of warmth, inclusion and hope.

This event would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity of our valued donors (Pastor Ravi Bikram and Family, Ms. Reshma Bikram, Deborah & Sarah Morgan of Panda Paints, Tin Town 50 Year Reunion Committee, Ms. Phindile Mkhize and Ms. Fikile Mlaba), volunteers and community partners. Your support enabled us to create lasting memories and remind our service users that they are seen, valued and cared for.

A sincere thank you to our dedicated Social Work team, organising committee, volunteers and every individual and organisation who contributed towards making this day such a tremendous success. Your willingness to serve is a true reflection of the spirit of Ubuntu and Nelson Mandela's vision of building stronger, more caring communities.

"It is in your hands to make a better world for all who live in it." โ€“ Nelson Mandela

Together, we didn't just celebrate Mandela Dayโ€”we lived its values.

๐Ÿ’š YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN CHANGE A LIFE. ๐Ÿ’™This Mandela Month, we invite you to be part of something bigger.For more than 8...
15/07/2026

๐Ÿ’š YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN CHANGE A LIFE. ๐Ÿ’™

This Mandela Month, we invite you to be part of something bigger.

For more than 85 years, Durban and Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) has been restoring hope, dignity and independence to people living with mental illness and psychosocial disabilities. Every day, we provide residential care, psychosocial rehabilitation, skills development and community support to those who need it most.

Your donationโ€”big or smallโ€”helps us provide:
๐Ÿก Safe residential care
๐Ÿง  Mental health and psychosocial support
๐ŸŒฑ Rehabilitation and skills development programmes
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Daily care, meals and essential services
โค๏ธ Hope for hundreds of vulnerable people and their families

Nelson Mandela reminded us that โ€œWhat counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.โ€

Today, you can make that difference.

๐ŸŒ Donate securely online by visiting: https://dcmh.org.za

Every contribution helps us continue changing lives and building brighter futures.

Together, we can nurture hope, rehabilitate lives and reintegrate people into their communities.

๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿง  Calling All Artists, Creatives & Cultural Practitioners! ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ“ธโœ๐ŸฝYour creativity inspires othersโ€”but who supports your m...
08/07/2026

๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿง  Calling All Artists, Creatives & Cultural Practitioners! ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ“ธโœ๐Ÿฝ

Your creativity inspires othersโ€”but who supports your mental wellbeing?

Join Durban and Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) for an inspiring Mental Health Dialogue: Artists, Creatives & Cultural Dialogue, where weโ€™ll explore the connection between creativity and mental health in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.

โœจ What to expect:
๐ŸŽค Engaging keynote speakers and an exciting panel discussion
๐Ÿค Networking with fellow artists and creatives
๐Ÿ’ฌ Honest conversations about mental wellbeing in the creative sector
๐ŸŒฑ Practical tools for resilience, wellbeing and sustainable creative careers

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 09:00
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Durban and Coastal Mental Health, 3 Hatton Avenue, Sherwood, Durban

โš ๏ธ Please note: Attendance is strictly by RSVP due to limited seating. Only confirmed RSVPs will be accommodated.

๐Ÿ“ž RSVP:
๐Ÿ‘ค Pinky Mhlongo โ€“ 083 799 0260
๐Ÿ‘ค Thando Moshesh โ€“ 083 799 0534

Letโ€™s come together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, celebrate creativity, build meaningful connections and shape a healthier, stronger creative community.

Your Mind. Your Craft. Your Future. Letโ€™s Talk.

COMMUNITY INCLUSION, CHOICE & INDEPENDENCEYesterday was a day filled with exploration, learning, and lots of fun for our...
19/06/2026

COMMUNITY INCLUSION, CHOICE & INDEPENDENCE

Yesterday was a day filled with exploration, learning, and lots of fun for our residents!

As part of our rehabilitation programme, residents enjoyed a community outing to Westwood Mall, where they actively participated in important everyday life skills. Together, they made choices about groceries, compared products, read labels, helped push trolleys, and decided what items were needed. These experiences provide valuable opportunities to develop confidence, budgeting skills, decision-making abilities, and greater independence.

After shopping, everyone enjoyed sharing a meal together, spending quality time in the community and strengthening social connections. The smiles, laughter, and sense of achievement throughout the day were truly heartwarming.

At Durban & Coastal Mental Health, we believe that every person has the right to make choices about their own lives. Community-based activities such as these support the principles of the Disability Act by promoting autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and supported decision-making.

These moments may seem simple, but they mean the world to our residents and form an important part of their recovery and rehabilitation journey.


11/06/2026

DCMH would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the 10B Class of โ€™75 from Merebank High School for your generous donation of blankets to our service users at the Challenge Protective Training Workshop in Merebank.

Your kindness and compassion have brought warmth, comfort, and dignity to those we serve, especially during this colder season. Acts like yours remind us that community spirit and care for one another are still very much alive.

As Winston Churchill once said, โ€œWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.โ€

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Your generosity is truly inspiring.


At Durban & Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) Day Care Programme, every day is an opportunity for growth, learning, and meani...
29/05/2026

At Durban & Coastal Mental Health (DCMH) Day Care Programme, every day is an opportunity for growth, learning, and meaningful engagement.

Through structured therapeutic activities, sensory stimulation, and personalized support, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build confidence, improve functional skills, and enjoy a better quality of life.

These moments captured during our programme highlight the importance of professional care, encouragement, and creating a safe environment where every person can reach their potential.

๐Ÿ’™ Promoting independence
๐Ÿ’™ Enhancing physical and cognitive development
๐Ÿ’™ Encouraging social interaction and inclusion
๐Ÿ’™ Supporting families and caregivers

Together, we are building a more inclusive community where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our Day Care centres are based at the below areas:

1. Phoenix Day Care Centre
2. Amaoti Day Care Centre
3. KwaXimba Day Care Centre
4. Mpumalanga Day Care Centre
5. Sherwood Day Care Centre
6. Ninikhona ( Ndwedwe) Care Centre

Address

3 Hatton Avenue, Sherwood
Durban
4091

Telephone

+27312072717

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