Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster a creation of Holistic and Confidential couselling.

We provide superior advice, service and motivational therapy, as well as educational programmes to ensure suitable health awareness in our society at large.

We aim to develop the "Lighthouse Crisis Centre" into a highly respected health unit, thereby addressing the health needs of our community.

Always reminding us that "I am my brothers keeper"




Who Are We

"Lighthouse Crisis Centre" is a response to the need in the Northern Operational Entity area and surrounding communities for temporary, safe and caring shelter with counselling for Men, Women and children in distress.

The "Lighthouse Crisis Centre" is a fully furnished and equipped home with a live-in matron, Care Givers and in-house Project Leaders. This is backed up by trained cousellors and professional services.

"Lighthouse Crisis Centre" is situated in the area of Verulam which is north of Durban and is another project of "Peace Haven Community Services" established in 1996. The Centre works in close co-operation with and support of other related projects, organisations in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province.

Peace Haven Community Services N.P.O. Institution No. 005-316.
Fundraising No. 06 601327 000


What We Do
  • Provide short term accommodation for Men, Women and Children in a Trauma or Crisis Situation.
  • Provide wholesome meals for all residents.
  • Offer supportive and morale building home enviroment.
  • Liase with relevant departments, projects and organisations in the City and regions.
  • In-house debriefing and counselling with a professional backup service.
  • Offer basic skills training and development workshops in a well equipped lecture room.
  • Feeding of approximately fifteen thousand people per month through the division "Food For Life Ministries".
Specific Areas of Service

Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Rape, Preganancy Crisis, Hi-Jacking, Suicidal Thoughts, Marital Problems, Substance Abuse.

Philosophy of the "Lighthouse Crisis Centre"

C. We endeavor to be compassionate, caring, comforting, confidential cousellors. To communicate your needs in a committed manner.
R. We are ready to reach out responsibly and respect your rights.
I. We undertake to be informative, influential in imparting interesting information to the individual.
S. Together we are strengthened by sharing and shouldering thus offering support for those who say I need you.
I. Our initiative is intended to alleviate insecurity and instability and to empower the individual with a weapon of information to combat the stress of the world.
S. The strength we offer lies in the support of each other, so as a team we can sustain each other and make "Lighthouse Crisis Centre" a pleasurable place to be in.

How Can You Help
  • Prayer
  • Volunteer your services: Fundraising, Relief work over the weekends and other times.
  • Finances
  • Resources
  • Non-perishable food
  • Clothing: Men, Women and Children
  • Household goods


Board of Management
Steve Grobler
Val Gordon
Pam Grobler
Pastor Calvin Simeon
Eric Nsele
Devi Naidoo
Rose Simeon
Selvie Naiker
Zweli Langa

House Matron
Patricia Reddy

 

Office Counsellors

Training & Development Manager
Joseph Silvery

Centre Manager
Doc Maharaj

Contact Details
Tel: 032 - 533 3858 (All Hours)
Fax: 031 - 562 9268
Email: lighthouse@dbnmail.co.za

Banking Details
Peace Haven Community Services
Permanent Bank - Durban North
Cheque Account No: 1280 820 489
Code: 128 026
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