New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong have respectively received the grant from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to implement a three-year initiative named the 'Jockey Club Community Integration Project for Mental Recovery,' commencing on 1 September 2023. Its primary goal is to provide support to persons in recovery from specific mental illnesses and residing in the community (Kowloon West and New Territories West). The project consists of four modules that focus on Health, Relationship, Community Reconnection, and Community Living.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Management and Counseling, Preventive Health Programs
Family Intervention, Career Support Group
Community Navigation Program, Mobile Application, Independent Living Skills Training
Social and Recreational Activities, Employment Service
Applicants can call the project's social workers/nurses to inquire about and apply for services.Applicants can be referred through social welfare service units, medical units, or other units. Colleagues are welcome to contact the project's social workers/nurses for inquiries.If applicants wish to discontinue the service, they can request it from the project.
Free of charge
Community mental health support services
Persons diagnosed with specific mental illness (including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression with psychotic symptoms) who receive regular psychiatric care fall under these conditions:Discharged from psychiatric hospitalsLiving in the community with inadequate community support or excessive idleness
The project was launched on 1 September 2023.