higher on the SRQ8 were the most likely to be prioritized for assistance. In particular, almost half of all clients (49% or 131 cases) were referred for psychiatric intervention and treatment. The majority of ZTVP clients were referred for counseling services. In addition, 10% of all clients (26 cases) were referred to participate in a healing workshop offered by the Tree of Life Project. Over one third of clients (36% or 97 cases) were referred to medical practitioners for treatment for different kinds of ailments or problems directly as a result of the torture. Focusing on these clients, who were referred for specific medical treatment, almost one third of them (32% or 31 clients) experienced physical ailments involving pain in the abdomen, knees, legs and shoulders. The overwhelming majority (89%) of clients who complained of physical ailments indicated that they had experienced physical forms of torture in Zimbabwe. In addition to being referred for necessary and specialized treatment, some clients also received other forms of assistance from the ZTVP. Food assistance Rent/Shelter Living expenses Total N14 % 71 28 21 267 27% 11% 8% Table 11: Types of material assistance provided to clients Over a quarter of all clients (27%) received assistance with food, whereas 11% were assisted with rent costs or to find a shelter. A small proportion of clients (8%) also received some assistance to cover living costs. In addition, a transportation allowance is provided to all ZTVP clients who access ZTVP services. In the face of limited resources, this assistance was limited to the most vulnerable clients, especially those whose scores on the SRQ8 were 4 or higher. These clients tended to be individuals who used to be employed in semi-skilled occupations whilst in Zimbabwe. As a result of the difficulties that Zimbabweans, whether migrants or asylum seekers, experience in securing employment in South Africa and in being able to apply their valuable skills, many of these individuals, despite their qualifications, have had to become reliant on handouts to ensure their basic livelihood. 14 Clients accessed more than 1 form of material assistance. 15