Maitengwe HBC Centre provides counseling services for clients. Terminally ill patients also go through a lot of psychological and emotional trauma as a result of the different stages of HIV/AIDS such as denial, anger, depression, bargaining, withdrawal and self centeredness, before they can accept their condition. It is very important that both qualified counselors and other patients with similar concerns assist them through counseling. In order to reduce HIV infection and support of HIV+ persons and their families, effective counseling programs are a crucial pillar of the government’s efforts and must be attractive to men and women of various age groups, occupations, and social positions within society. We also supervise and monitor patients’ feeding, provide crisis intervention, help expand family care services to address the basic needs of orphans and PLWHAs.
In 2005, the Centre has been extended to include physical and mental therapy services for patients. Patients spend the day at the Centre to help them engage in group centered therapy such as sewing and recreational activities aimed mainly at reducing boredom, isolation as part of their diversion therapy. They also engage in various exercises necessary to keep a healthy mind, body, attitude and spirit. The profits from the clothes are an income generating component sustain clients & their families. Recreational & entertainment equipment is also open for public use in the evenings at an affordable fee.
In 2006, the Kabelano Pre-School for orphans and vulnerable children provides a learning environment that will ensure physical, social and spiritual growth. The pre-school currently cater to 45 orphans and vulnerable children.
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