Friends of Valkenberg Trust

The Friends of Valkenberg Trust collaborates with staff at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital to promote the recovery of people with serious mental illnesses. This vital work means people can get back to their lives - their families, their jobs and their communities, better equipped to continue their recovery journey. Friends gets people back on their feet by partnering with the Hospital to offer complementary services and activities which target each aspect of the recovery process, whether it be enhancing independent living skills, building vital self-esteem, improving physical activity, offering work skills or providing the practical support to make this all possible. Since 1994 Friends has been based on the Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital hospital premises, successfully delivering an immediate and sensitive service to patients and staff. This not only meets basic needs, but assists in restoring patients self-esteem and an easier return to the community. People with mental ...