YouBelongHOME: A bridge between institutions and the community

The YouBelongHOME linked model of engagement and care builds a bridge between the institution and the community to facilitate the movement of people from the institution to family and community life.

The strong foundations of the YouBelong bridge are the collaborative and trusting relationships between institutional leadership and YouBelong.

YouBelong is very conscious of building other key relationships with Local Councils, Religious Bodies, the Police and Judicial system, with Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Community and Village Health Workers, Peer Support Workers, and many others including other NGOs who make major contributions to the care of people in need.

People, particularly those who have been in the institution for a lengthy period of time, need to be gently prepared for their movement out from the institution and towards family and community. YouBelong has developed and provides this care package.

Families and local communities need to be prepared and guided for the person’s return. YouBelong has developed and provides this support package.

The YouBelong bridge is established to provide transport from institution to family/community. YouBelong will provide this transport back home to local communities and villages, as well as food and clothing and other personal necessities for the journey.

YouBelong recognizes the vital importance of providing the help and support necessary to minimise relapse and return to institutional life. YouBelong provides belonging care packages, education, leadership, and innovative interventions to keep people engaged and fulfilled in family and community life. We aim to get as many people as possible into active participation in their community particularly in income generating work.