BETHESDA YOUTH WELFARE CENTRE
Because Only Together We Can
Changing Hearts…Transforming Lives…Restoring people’s Dignity…We serve! Because we care.
Who We Are
Background
The Bethesda Youth Welfare Center is Nagaland’s pioneer Center committed for the upliftment of people affected and inflicted by the twin problems of Drug Dependency and Alcoholism in the State. It is a non-profitable charity Organization came into existence on the September 1, 1987, and was registered under society’s Registration Act XXI of 1860, and as amended vide Nagaland (First Amendment) Act 1969, Government of Nagaland with a registration No.RS 3054, Dt.5.2.88 and FCRA Regd..No.164730060, dt.2.5.2002.
Over the years, it has incorporated several other programs in its area of work such as HIV/AIDS, Women and Child Health Care, Rural Development & Health, Research, promotion and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Flora and Fauna as per the need of the time.
Vision
Rebuilding the decadent society for a better tomorrow.
Mission
Bethesda Youth Welfare Centre strives to bring hope into the lives of our brethren, affected & infected by Drug & HIV/AIDS related problems, the poor & needy through education, rehabilitation and health facilities, and promote socio-economic justice to the marginalized community and create a conduciveness in the environment for promoting wholistic development.
What We Do
01.
— We Find & Fund
I. OUT PATIENT COUNSELLING AND DETOXIFICATION:
A vital part of the services provided by the Bethesda Youth Welfare Centre is the Chemical Addiction outpatient program is designed to meet the needs of those who do not require in-patient assistance but who need help in overcoming Substance abuse behaviour. Here the focus is on Chemical dependency counselling whether the problem involves Alcohol, Heroin and other addictive chemicals.
The counselling services are available in group, family, couples and individual sessions for all age group. The duration of the Counselling /treatment is determined on the individual basis between the counsellor and the client.
The Bethesda outpatient program is conducted through its Counselling Recreational Centre.
02.
— We Build Networks
II. DE-ADDICTION & REHABILITATION:
15 Bedded indoor de-toxification and pre-rehabilitation counseling program for one month.
Three to six months rehabilitation program based on four pronged approach viz.., physical Therapy, Spiritual Therapy, work and Social Therapy
03.
— We Strengthen
III. YOUTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM :
Nagaland having predominantly Christain population, Churches play vital role in training and shaping public opinion on multiple issues through various aspects. Thus, these programs envisage networking exclusively to the Church group throughout Nagaland by conducting Seminars, Workshops and Training. The prime target of this program is the youth department of the Churches in Nagaland irrespective of their different allegiance to various denominations.
04.
— We Educate
IV. TRAGETED INTERVENTION (IDUs) PROJECTS :
Bethesda Youth Welfare has initiated Targeted Intervention Projects in 3 districts of Nagaland targeting the Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), which is functioning in Networking with Nagaland State AIDS Control Society and EHA/AVAHAN – project ORCHID.
05.
— We Provide Care
IV. TRAGETED INTERVENTION (IDUs) PROJECTS :
Bethesda Youth Welfare has initiated Targeted Intervention Projects in 3 districts of Nagaland targeting the Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), which is functioning in Networking with Nagaland State AIDS Control Society and EHA/AVAHAN – project ORCHID.
06.
— We Consult
Under Dimapur District :
Bethesda Drop-in-Centre – Duncan Basti, Dimapur
Extension DIC :- Dhobinalla, Dimapur
Bethasda Drop-In-Centre – OST Super Market, Dimapur
Extension DIC :- New Field Check Gate, Dimapur
Bethesda Drop-In-Centre, Chumukedima Town
Extension DIC :- 6th Mile Sodzolhou
Service Delivery centre for Feale IDUs (FIDU Project I-81 UNODC) Westyard Colony, Dimapur
Under Phek District :
Bethesda B-ELF Network, Phek Town
Bethesda C-RWS Network, Pfutsero
Under Wokha District :
Bethesda Welfare Club Network DIC, Bhandari Town
Extension DICs :-
Bethesda Sub Drop-in-Centre, Sanis
Bethesda Sub Drop-in-Centre, Merapani & Ralan Old
Activities under DICs :-
Counseling and one to one interaction
Abscess Care/Treatment
STI Treatment
STD,HIV/AIDS referrals & Primary Medical Care and rehabilitation information
Advocacy Meeting & Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
Awareness Campaigns on Drug & HIV/AIDS
Condom Promotion and Needle & Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP)
IEC/Recreational materials procurement and distribution
Indoor game & Creativity Therapy
Intensive Follow-up
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