Goal and Objectives

The primary goal of this group is to show care and concern to in-patients and rehabilitated patients and to make them aware that they are being cared for - by the community and by Jardines. Through hospital visits and by organizing various activities, the group aims to enhance the contact of mentally ill and ex-mentally ill with the general public to promote understanding and acceptance of those with mental problems.

The Re-integration Group has been and will continue to work closely with Castle Peak Hospital, Kwai Chung Hospital, Heep Hong Society, Hong Chi Association, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, St. James Settlement and other mental health agencies in order to achieve the goal.

In November 2003, the Re-integration Group launched the Job Placement Programme by providing training opportunities to rehabilitated patients with the aim to help them re-integrate into the society. The programme started off within two Jardines business units as a pilot project. On-the-job training is provided to the candidates referred by the non-governmental organizations. It is hoped that they can benefit from the skills and knowledge they acquired at Jardines in the long run.