One Stop Centre

The primary aim of the One Stop Centre is to provide a 'victim-friendly' facility, along with appropriately trained staff and volunteers, which will serve the social needs of the community of Chesterville, with a particular focus on:

•    Rape
•    Domestic Violence
•    Child abuse
•    HIV/AIDS, TB & other diseases
•    Orphans & Vulnerable children
•    Vulnerable families
 
This will involve:

Equipping an existing building:
The Centre is being set up in an existing building adjacent to the Chesterville Municipal Clinic, Road 3, Chesterville. This is an ideal venue, given its centrality, the number of rooms, and its close proximity to the Chesterville Municipal & Provincial clinics.

Phasing-in the required personnel to operate the following services:
1)      A Forensic Pathology Services Unit
First-contact care and support for rape-survivors & victims of domestic violence and abuse
- Overnight care of rape survivors and victims of abuse
- Counselling
- Referrals to appropriate service providers
           
The package of services offered will be aligned with those offered at the existing Thuthuzela Care Centre, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Umlazi). These will be phased-in depending on the need in the community and the availability of resources/personnel.
 
2)      Day-Hospice Services
Day-care and support for those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.
 
This represents the continued operation of the Chesterville Satellite Hospice, a project of The Highway Hospice. This service is currently expanding its days of operation from 2 to 5 days per week. People infected/affected by HIV/AIDs and other illnesses are provided with home-based care and follow-up support, nursing and counselling support, as well as meals at the centre, and an opportunity to sew and engage in other craft activities. A second-hand Hospice Shop has been established which is funding the expansion of services from 2 to 5 days per week.