Sahanaya Lakeside Residencies is a community based service established in May 2008 at Gorakana,
Panadura. It is located in a peaceful and tranquil environment, overlooking the Bolgoda Lake.
The residential facility (Sahanaya Lakeside Residencies) for rehabilitation of persons s
uffering from mental illness, is located at No.115/2, Galkanuwa Road, Gorakana. Panadura, is managed and operated by Richmond Fellowship Lanka, a Non Governmental non profit oriented service organization, registered in Sri Lanka, with whom the National Council for mental Health- Sahanya has entered into a Memorandum of understanding.
This is also a skills development arm of the Sahanaya Resource Centre. It comprises of residential facilities for long-term mentally ill and a day centre for long term mentally ill patients.
OUR VISION
To create hopeful and brighter future for people diagnosed with long-term mental illnesses by enabling them and their caregivers to achieve optimal quality of life
OUR MISSION
To assist individuals suffering from serious mental illnesses, achieve the earliest most successful community reintegration at the most independent level through comprehensive assessment, consultation, treatment and rehabilitation
Our Services :-
Currently there is an individually tailored residential life skills development programme in operation for the long-term mentally affected individuals
especially for those who are suffering from schizophrenia to improve their daily living skills.
Day care facilities for mentally affected individuals
Respite care facilities for the individuals who are mentally affected and need a short term stay for a period of 1-6 months.
Who can benefit from our Centre: -
People affected with long term mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar illness, who need opportunities to improve living skills
People with mental disabilities wanting to acquire special employment skills
Families and caregivers of mentally ill in enhancing their competencies in caring
Professionals who want to acquire competencies in caring for mentally ill
Partners
•Management Committee of Sahanaya Resource Centre - Borella •Care givers/families of patients/clients •Professionals involved in the programme •Local community/volunteers
•Public Agencies – Health and Social Welfe
•Other Mental Health institutions and services
Funding
A monthly grant from the National Council for Mental Health User donations / fees Public donations Sponserships
Your kind donations will help us to enhance our services and help individuals who cannot afford our services.
