HOPE HELP HEAL

Transforming trauma into triumph through compassionate care and professional support for child survivors of sexual abuse, in the Helderberg Area.

Hope for Every Child

Awareness, Assessment, and Therapy to child survivors of sexual abuse. We can transform lives in the Helderberg area.

24/7 Crisis Support

Skilled professionals ready to provide immediate assistance and referral to medical care for survivors of child sexual abuse, in the Helderberg Area.

Empowering Through Justice

Preparing children and families for court to ensure perpetrators face prosecution. Support our mission for justice, in the Helderberg Area.

About PATCH Helderberg Child Abuse Centre

At PATCH, we are dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to child survivors of sexual abuse in the Helderberg area of Cape Town, South Africa. Our holistic approach includes Forensic Investigations into Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Therapeutic Services, court preparation and support. In addition, we provide a 24-hour Service for new referrals and medical support. Every service is delivered with compassion and care by a skilled team of registered Social Workers and Social Auxiliary Workers. Together, we aim to restore dignity, build resilience, and create a supportive environment for each child referred to the organisation.

Help us Fight against Child Sexual Abuse

Forensic Investigations into allegations of sexual abuse. All children referred to PATCH will have a forensic evaluation to investigate the allegations of sexual abuse presented. The Forensic Evaluation consists of a Pre-Forensic and Forensic Evaluation.

Get Help Now

You are not alone. Please call our 24 Hour Helpline 021 852 6110 — one of our experienced crisis workers is waiting to assist.

1. Forensic Investigations into allegations of sexual abuse

All children referred to PATCH will have a pre-forensic as well as a forensic evaluation to investigate the allegations of sexual abuse presented at the intake process. The aim of the evaluation is to gather evidence and facts. The evaluation is done in a way that is sensitive to the development of each child.

2. Therapeutic Services

A range of professional therapeutic services for child survivors are offered by qualified social workers and psychological counsellors based at our centres throughout the Helderberg basin. The purpose of the therapy is to support healing in children who may be facing the impact of sexual abuse in their lives.

3. Court Preparation

 Appearing in a criminal court is a very frightening experience for an adult, even more so for a young child. PATCH provides court preparation and support services to child survivors of sexual abuse in the Helderberg. Preparatory services are also facilitated for witnesses.

4. 24 Hour Helpline

At PATCH, we have trained professionals available to provide immediate assistance and referrals to medical care for survivors of child sexual abuse in the Helderberg.

5. Prevention and Awareness Programs

Child sexual abuse is one of the social ills of society. The long-term effect and impact of child sexual abuse have on victims, families and the community call for serious intervention. One of the ways this could be done is by presenting prevention and awareness programs to children and adults. At PATCH our dedicated team presents programs to children at creches, primary and high schools.
PATCH also focuses on programs aimed at parents and other adults in Helderberg. Parents are helped to understand the effects of sexual abuse on a child and how to look out for warning signs that a child might be sexually abused. The program also helps to strengthen the relationship between parents and children resulting in children being more open to disclose sexual abuse within the family circle.

Wishlist

Support our services by donating items from our wish list—contact us to arrange delivery or collection.

Coffee Trailer

Book the PATCH Coffee Trailer for your event—serving Terbodore Coffee and delicious waffles!

Second Hand Store

Explore Le Patch treasures at our Somerset West office—supporting child survivors with every purchase!

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PATCH Helderberg relies on your generosity to provide essential services to child survivors.