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A Place to Call Home: Living with Schizophrenia

The background

Schizophrenia can present itself in a variety of ways, such as hallucinations, delusions or difficulty communicating. These symptoms can often make it extremely hard for sufferers to fit into social situations and become contributing members of society. Debbie has struggled with Schizophrenia since an early age, finding it hard to make friends, maintain relationships and keep a roof over her head.

How did Mercy Community help

Debbie was on the verge of being removed from her housing department unit when the Mercy Community Support Coordination team became involved. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done and Debbie was asked to leave the residence. Now homeless, Mercy Community worked tirelessly to find a place that she could feel safe, with the support she needed and ultimately – a place to call home.

The Outcome

Through constant communication with the NDIS, Mercy Community managed to find her permanent housing and provided her with vital one on one support. Debbie now receives the care she needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This level of support is essential to help manage Debbie’s Schizophrenia and help support her in becoming a happier person and a productive member of society. We wish Debbie all the best as she starts this new chapter in her life, having found a place she can finally call home.

If you, or someone you care for is in need of support, you can find out more about the quality services we provide on our Disability Supports page.

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