The Night Shelter will in August be rolling out a programme to help residents battle depression and substance abuse and focus on self-care and mental health.
According to Probation and Social Services Officer Natasha Mansfield, depression is prevalent among residents of the shelter, and as such, the programme will start off with a concentrated focus on the subject, after which other topics will follow. The discussions will be facilitated by mental health professionals.
Mansfield explained that while stationed at the Night Shelter she had met with residents, with whom she had discussions to determine their social needs.
