MHM Magazine

THE TALISMAN FOUNDATION The Talisman Foundation is a psycho-social recovery centre that has been providing services to mental health users for over forty years. Originally serving as a custodial care facility, the foundation grew and adapted to the recovery model and is focused on the development of independent living for its residents. The centre accommodates up to 200 residents in need of mental health care and recovery and provides a range of services from psychiatric treatment to vocational skills development. The Talisman Foundation is a prime example of quality mental health care and is highly regarded by leading psychiatric hospitals and other non-governmental organisations, including SADAG. MISSION AND VALUES The Talisman Foundation aims to be one of the premium recovery centres for people with mental health conditions in South Africa. It accomplishes this by: • Providing quality care for residents • Encouraging residents to participate in their recovery • Keeping residents connected to their community • Providing an environment that is conducive to rehabilitation • Promoting an environment of compassion and caring within the foundation Recovery, believes the Talisman Foundation is best aided by a strong partnership between the Foundation and user, by creating a sense of empowerment in the user, by providing structure for the user, and by the exceptional performance of both the staff and residents. TREATMENT The Foundation works with people who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition and aims to provide them with insight into their diagnosis so they can manage it effectively and reach their full potential. The Talisman team includes a range of mental health care professionals including a psychiatrist, social worker, registered counsellors and psycho- social facilitators, who use a holistic approach to treat: • Anxiety and panic Attacks • Bipolar mood disorders • Depression • Drug-induced psychosis • Eating disorders • Generalised anxiety disorder • Personality disorders • Post-traumatic stress disorder • Schizo-affective disorderSchizophrenia ADMISSION CRITERIA • Diagnosed with a mental health condition • Aged between 18-59 years old • Assessed by a psychiatrist as suitable for rehabilitation • Assessed by Talisman’s admissions team as suitable for rehabilitation at the centre *Please note that if a user has had a dual diagnosis of substance misuse or alcohol misuse then they must be sober for at least three months prior to admission CONTACT Address : 58 Plinlimmon Road, The Hill, Johannesburg, 2197 Email :  reception@talisman.org.za  Tel : 011-435-0727 For more information visit: www.talisman.org.za/