Dar il-Kantuniera

A Therapeutic Facility for Mental Health in Gozo

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Community mental health at ‘Dar Il-Kantuniera’ endeavours to offer a specialised sheltered environment for persons undergoing a therapeutic programme for mental illness and who do not require in-patient hospitalisation, but need an intermediate degree of care before returning to independent community living. Dar il-Kantuniera also offers respite accommodation for service users who live at home with their families and/or formal caregivers. Respite allows formal caregivers to have a temporary break and take the time to recover from the stresses of care giving duties and responsibilities and gives them the flexibility to take care of other important aspects of their lives. This is a project of The Malta Trust Foundation in collaboration with the Mental Health Association Gozo and the Ministry for Gozo.
Inaugurated in October 2021, Dar il- Kantuniera in Gharb, Gozo, is a home offering services in the field of mental health to individuals who are 18 years and over and residing in Gozo. The core goal of this community-based sheltered accommodation treatment model is to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to the treatment and care of persons with mental health challenges, individually and in groups, in a “home away from home” environment. The intensity of essential care varies according to the nature and complexity of the difficulties experienced by the individual. Dar il- Kantuniera also offers respite accommodation for service-users who live at home with their families and/or formal care-givers.
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Respite allows formal caregivers to have a temporary break and take the time to recover from the stresses of care giving duties and responsibilities and gives them the flexibility to take care of other important aspects of their lives. Dar il-Kantuniera is open for individuals aged eighteen (18) and over, as well as live on the island on Gozo. For a potential resident to be referred to Dar il-Kantuniera, one would need to have a referral form completed by the Psychiatrists through Gozo General Hospital.
The main aim of Dar il-Kantuniera is to offer a temporary residence for a few weeks where through individualized rehabilitation and in groups, individuals are supported and empowered to go back to their daily lives within their community with the dignified support and integrity that they deserve. Whether they are coming from a stay at the hospital or coming from the community for rehabilitation, Dar il-Kantuniera provides a traditional Maltese home environment and works on several different skills, such as budgeting, time management, communication, and others, together with daily tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, general hygiene, and others.
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Meet The Team

Rachel Mercieca

Rachel Mercieca

Home Administrator

Ralph Grech

Ralph Grech

Mental Health Recovery Officer

Michael Azzopardi

Michael Azzopardi

Mental Health Recovery Officer

Kylie Fenech

Kylie Fenech

Mental Health Recovery Officer

Lorna Camilleri

Lorna Camilleri

Mental Health Support Worker

Monica Farrugia

Monica Farrugia

Mental Health Support Worker

Omar Caruana

Omar Caruana

Mental Health Support Worker

Phyllisianne Gatt

Phyllisianne Gatt

Mental Health Support Worker

Yvonne Camilleri

Yvonne Camilleri

Housekeeper

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Testimonials

Dr Chris Fearne

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health
Impressjonat immens bil-professjonalitá, dedikazzjoni u standard ta’ din id-dar. Naturalment mhux id-dar waħedha imma l-imħabba tal-istaff. Grazzi u prosit.
I am immensely impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and standard of this home. It is not about the home itself, but the love of the staff. Thank you and well done.

Resident at Dar il-Kantuniera

To all workers in Dar il-Kantuniera. I thank God for putting you in my life, during the hard time I was getting through. Every one of you helped me in his own way, kind words, kind actions and even a shout when was needed, but with all you did you made me feel good, appreciated for what I did and most important to me, you made me feel ‘NORMAL’. Wish you ALL happiness, Peace of Mind and Heart today and in your future life.

Resident at Dar il-Kantuniera

Thank you from my heart for the care and help you showed me to overcome bad moments and made me feel strong again. God bless you all and best wishes to all of you.

Resident at Dar il-Kantuniera

Keep it up. I will miss your company but I know my place is Home and you made me feel ‘I can make it’.

Skills Acquired

Each individual at Dar il-Kantuniera comes with their different issues and needs that might hamper their independent living. Simple tasks, such as personal care, as well as others that may seem slightly more complicated, such as cooking, budgeting and more are included in the care plan which is discussed and planned with the team of professionals at Dar il- Kantuniera. During the stay at Dar il-Kantuniera, several residents required assistance in their activities of Daily living skills. Here are some statistics on the individuals assisted in regaining such skills:

 

Number of Residents

Percentage

Cooking and Nutrition

13

54.2%

Laundry

10

41.7%

Personal Hygiene (including showering and dressing)

9

37.5%

Cleaning (Home and areas used)

12

50%

 

Number of Residents

Percentage

Budgeting

9

37.5%

Relationship Skills

15

62.5%

Communication Skills

15

62.5%

Coping Mechanisms

7

29.2%

Employment Skills

7

29.2%

Time Management Skills

11

45.8%

 

One of our goals is to see the individual back within the community without the need of readmission to hospital unless necessary. In the table below, one can also find information on the rate of admissions of residents after staying at Dar il-Kantuniera:

 

Female

Percentage

 

Male

Percentage

Readmission to Hospital

5

20.8%

 

0

0%

No Admission to Hospital

12

50%

 

7

29.2%

 

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