Psychiatrists
Medical specialists who diagnose, prescribe and lead the treatment plan of every admitted patient, from mood and anxiety disorders to psychotic and substance-related conditions.
Psychiatry Services
Our Services & Treatments
We cater for Psychiatric Services in the following areas: Substance Abuse Psychiatry, Adult Voluntary Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and TMS.
Substance Abuse
A team of Occupational therapists provide intervention with the main goal of enabling people to participate in activities of everyday life whilst maintaining healthy relationships. Balanced participation in occupation is required for overall well-being, and specifically mental health. Occupational therapy is a patient-centred approach focused on promoting health and wellness through experiential learning that improves skills. Occupational therapists treat patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
It is a two-week group therapy program where both a patients' relationship with self and with others is explored. Through participation the client experiences his/her own potential and becomes aware of latent skills and strengths. This can lead to increased confidence and better participation in problematic activities of daily living. In a group the client also experiences interaction with other clients and becomes aware of faulty thinking patterns and communication styles. Therapy mostly includes group therapy with individual sessions scheduled as needed only (e.g. if a client has a physical- or cognitive disability that should be addressed outside of group therapy). Group sessions are presented in a professional, nonthreatening manner.
Groups include:
Experiential Learning Groups:
Increase Knowledge, Develop Skills and Clarify Values
Socio-Emotional Groups:
Focus on improvement of Self-esteem, Self-awareness and Self-knowledge
Stress Management Groups:
Identify stressors, learn In-action techniques and utilise Relaxation therapy
Numerous Craft Activities:
Learn a new craft, time of relaxation, platform to utilise creativity and express self
Cognitive Groups:
Concentration, memory, problem solving and listening skills
CARELINE CLINIC'S INTEGRATED APPROACH
Recovery depends on treating both the addiction and the mental health problem. Getting combined psychiatry treatment from the same multi-disciplinary team.
In Careline Clinic's confidential and therapeutic environment our team of professionals have minimised any negative consequences by implementation of the integrated approach;
- Educate you on the role that substance play in your life and health.
- Discuss own use of substance.
- How substance interact with mental illness and medication.
- Help you identify and develop your own recovery goals and strategies for change.
- Share in decision-making process.
- Simultaneously treat both the substance abuse and the mental health disorder.
- Provides individual, group and family counselling.
- Taught healthy coping skills and strategies to *Minimise substance abuse *Cope with setbacks *Strengthen relationships.
Recovery from substance abuse does not happen overnight. It is an on-going process that can take months/years and relapse are common. On-going support for both patient and love ones is a crucial aspect at Careline Clinic towards our patient's recovery.
Adult Voluntary
Adult patients needing hospital care will be provided with excellent quality care and commitment from our professional Multi-Disciplinary team.
Includes Patients with:
- Mood disorders (Depression),
- Anxiety Disorders (Schizophrenia)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders,
- Grievance and loss
Careline Clinic Offers:
- 48 Adult Voluntary beds with medium security.
- A Seclusion Room with high security (should patient requires it before transferring to an involuntary admission facility).
- 24 hour protective environment with professional nursing care.
- Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, General Practitioner, Pathologists.
- Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant, Social Workers, Registered Trauma Counsellor, Motivational Speakers and Pastors.
- Comprehensive group therapy programme.
- Balanced/Prescribed diet as approved by qualified Dietician.
Child and Adolescent
Careline Clinic has a full-range of psychiatric Services specifically created to meet the needs of children, teens and their families.
If they have problems with sadness, fears, anger and attention and learning, strange behaviour, weight, relationship trouble, struggling with grieve, divorce, trauma or mental illness, our multi-disciplinary team provides a comprehensive healing caring service to uphold the Human Dignity of our Children and teenagers.
Common mental disorders in Child/Adolescents treated at Careline Clinic includes:
- Functional neuro-developmental disorders
- Adhd
- Anxiety and depression
- Disruptive Impulsive-control disorders (kleptomania, ect.)
- Conduct disorder | Behavioural meltdowns in autism/epilepsy/FAS disorders and other childhood disorders requiring diagnosis, hospitalisation, stabilising and treatment
Careline Clinic is licensed to admit 20 children/adolescents between the ages of 12-18.
- 24 hour professional nursing care in a protective environment
- Multi-disciplinary team
- PLAY Therapy Assessment Room
- School holiday Peer/Group Programmes
- Occupational Therapy Room and Kitchen (for their recreation, emotional growth, learning process)
- Own court yard with various outdoor games and activities
We empower our adolescent patients with as many skills as possible to enable them to cope with life's challenges.
Make an AppointmentFolang Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Folang program will be facilitated in our serene and breezy yet modern facility.
Participants will be accommodated for 3 weeks and have access to our dazzling gardens, filled with lively birdlife and a very relaxing environment that are aesthetically pleasing to their minds and senses.
Patients will have access to quality nursing care and our multi disciplinary team.
Luscious nutritional meals will be served to support recovery.
Our patients will experience comfortable seating, good lighting, background music/television and reading materials in our therapeutic environment with walls decorated with fascinating art work.
Our rooms have a homely feel, and walls are decorated with medical posters to help explain the most common risks in substance abuse.
DISCHARGE PLAN
- Psychology Program – "what to do when I am discharged"
- Rehab Program – Aftercare Referral and Placement
- Equipped with health education and knowledge regarding Mental Health condition.
- Health Education on prescribed medication and generics
- Minimized chances of relapse, re-admission/medication defaults.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- Symptoms of stress and quick fixes
- Self-Image, Communication
- Conflict management, Anxiety
- Relaxation Therapy (Jacobson)
- Breathing and relaxing techniques
- Experiential Learning Groups: Increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values
- Cognitive Groups: Concentration, memory, problem-solving and listening skills
- Craft Groups-Stimulating creativity, relaxation techniques and new hobbies to engage once at home
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
- Detoxification or dry-out is needed before enrolment to the program
- OT for Skills development-crafts, baking and gardening
- Psycho-education through group sessions and individual contact sessions
- Holistic Social interventions through one-on-one sessions, family sessions and group sessions
- Motivational Testimonies from ex-users
- Spiritual and Nature awareness sessions
- Alcohol and Drugs Educational Workshops
- Fitness Program – Boot Camp and Gym Workouts
- Nutritional Program
Weekend Relaxation:
- – Karaoke and movie nights
- – Braai/Potjie at facility or during boat trips at the river.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL GROUP INTERVENTION
- Emotional Intelligence
- Anger management
- Managing stress
- Co-Morbid Psychiatric Conditions
- Grief and Acceptance
- Forgiveness
- Relationships/Relationship Dynamics
- Psycho-education
- Financial Management
- What will I do when I am discharged?
Rediscover your Inner self and Abilities.
As part of our core values, we at Careline Clinic:
- Promote the health and wellbeing of our patients and residents.
- Provide compassionate, competent and ethical care.
Folang Facility: Gallery
Upholding human dignity through a caring, healing service for all
24/7 service. Walk-ins are accepted.
(W) 0538315069 (C) 0658028029 — 45 MacDougall Street, El Toro Park, Kimberley, 8301
Folang contact numbers
Careline Clinic is excited to announce that we have procured our very own Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Machine otherwise known as TMS. TMS is a non-invasive treatment option that treats major depressive disorders, anxiety and treatment resistant depressive disorders. This treatment is relatively new to South Africa and we are currently the fifth facility in the country to be in possession of this treatment option. We believe this treatment option will be a game changer in the fight against mental illness and we look forward to sharing this new service not just in the city of Kimberley but the whole of the Northern Cape.
WHAT IS TMS?
As mentioned above TMS is a non-invasive treatment option that treats major depressive disorders, anxiety and treatment resistant depressive disorders. This means that when a patient is undergoing TMS treatment, there will be no procedures such as surgical operations, anaesthesia or the consumption of medication. TMS is a neuromodulator technique that delivers magnetic pulses in the frontal area of the brain. The main goal of this is to target the specific area of the brain that has been affected by a mental disorder. These magnetic pulses are transmitted through a cooled coil that is placed on the scalp of a conscious person and the treatment commences. The treatment duration and type will be based on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved protocols. Once treatment is successful, a patient will have long-term relief from depression and anxiety. When undergoing this treatment it is important to ascertain that a patient has no metallic items present such as necklaces, cell-phones, earrings and pacemakers. This is because if patient has any of these, the procedure can't be continued as these objects may affect the treatments effectiveness and do more harm than good to the patient.
WHERE DOES THE TREATMENT COME FROM?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was a treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States of America to treat major depressive disorders in 2008. However, TMS has now quickly become an alternative form of treatment for those who aren't responding to medication for depressive disorders and those who would rather not take medication. The FDA has also approved TMS treatment for those dealing with OCD and tests have been conducted to see if it will be feasible to treat those suffering with PTSD as well as drug addiction. While TMS is a treatment that has been available for longer than a decade in the U.S. and other countries overseas like England and Australia, it is a relatively new treatment on South African shores. As a result of this there are aren't many places in the country where one can access but we are proud to be sharing this new treatment option to people in the Northern Cape.
Benefits of The TMS Treatment
- It does not require anaesthesia
- Offers long-term relief from depression and anxiety
- Elevates mood
- No significant memory impairment
- Minimal to no side effects
- Improves mild to severe anxiety disorders
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover outpatient clients?
Yes! Anyone who wishes to receive TMS treatment can undergo it as an outpatient
What are the side-effects?
Side effects include light-headedness, scalp discomfort at the site of stimulation and some undergoing the treatment may experience headaches. it is important to note however that these side effects are mild to moderate and improve after an individual session and decrease over time with additional sessions.
Who can get the treatment option?
Anyone who wishes to undergo treatment is welcome provided they pass a screening test and sign the relevant documents.
Who cannot get TMS?
People that aren't allowed to undergo TMS treatment are those who have magnetic material (mostly metal) implanted in their body as well as people who have a history of seizures
Who performs the treatment?
A certified TMS operator will perform the treatment and will explain the process to the client
Our personnel
A multi-disciplinary team.
Every patient is cared for by a team that works together across disciplines.
Nursing Professionals
Registered, enrolled and assistant nurses providing 24-hour professional nursing care in a protective, therapeutic environment.
Clinical Psychologists
Psychotherapy, psychometric assessment, individual and group sessions, and crisis-resolution skills for patients and families.
Social Workers
Family liaison, psycho-social assessment, visiting arrangements, aftercare referral and placement on discharge.
Occupational Therapists
Intervention that enables people to participate in the activities of everyday life — skills development, crafts, baking, gardening and stress management groups.
Physiotherapists
Physical rehabilitation and movement-based therapy supporting the fitness programme and overall physical wellbeing.
Pastoral Counsellors
Spiritual support, pastoral care and motivational sessions for patients who wish to include faith in their recovery.
Dr. A. Naidoo
Clinical Director & Psychiatrist
Adult psychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. M. van der Merwe
Psychiatrist
Adolescent psychiatry and family-systems therapy.
Dr. T. Khumalo
Psychiatrist (rTMS Lead)
Treatment-resistant depression and neuromodulation.
S. Mokoena, MA Clin. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
Trauma, CBT and group facilitation.
L. Pretorius, RN
Nursing Manager
Inpatient nursing leadership and patient advocacy.
J. Adams
Folang Programme Lead
Substance use recovery and aftercare planning.