BERTHA'S PLACE
IS A WOMEN'S RESPITE CENTER
Bertha’s Place is a women’s shelter in Zimbabwe that provides emergency housing and accommodation for victims of domestic abuse.
Our shelter offers a secure environment where women, and their children under 12, can feel safe from harm. A place where we give individuals and families a space to think clearly and heal without judgment or malice.
At our shelter, we offer a variety of support services, from counseling and treatment to recovery planning and new skill development. Our assistance allows individuals to reconnect with their needs to define a better future.
In our refuge, you will receive regular meals, the use of a furnished bedroom, as well as access to communal areas, such as a lounge, kitchen, garden, and laundry area, which you will share with other residents.
WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE
On your first day, our support staff will help you complete an admission form, which captures information about your circumstances, so we can provide the best possible care for your recovery.
Staff will also ask you to sign a Housing Agreement and will take you through the House Rules. These are designed to keep you and the other residents at our shelter safe.
Once this is completed, our friendly team will show you around the facilities, introduce you to other residents, and explain the support services available before getting you settled.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
During your first few days in the shelter, you will be assigned a dedicated, on-hand support worker who is available to offer support and guidance throughout your stay.
They will help you develop a recovery plan, which includes access to a counsellor and provides a place where you can discuss emotional struggles that you need support with.
RECOVERY
PLAN
With the help of your support worker and a counselor, you will draw up a recovery plan that will define actions surrounding your health, relationships, and more, depending on your specific needs.
Your support worker will then meet with you regularly through key-working sessions to discuss how your plan is going. This is an opportunity for you to raise any issues and share how you are feeling.
“EVERYTHING THAT IS DONE IN THE WORLD IS DONE BY HOPE”
MARTIN LUTHER
