Thandanani is a centre for persons who are severely psychiatrically ill (disabled), opened in 2001 by the Brothers of Charity in the Florida area (West Rand, Gauteng). It has the support of the Department of Health, and is aimed at fulfilling the vital role of halfway house for previously institutionalised patients who are ready for integration back into society.Thandanani does not duplicate existing resources and services for the West Rand region and assists the Dept. of Health in their efforts to move from custodian care to sheltered housing projects. The centre is registered with the Department of Health, to accommodate 50 residents and 10 day care patients and assists mainly persons from disadvantaged communities, and works in tandem with the complementary services provided at the nearby Discoverers Hospital.