The first Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre was opened in 1985, so we have been around for a long time. We are a place to talk about drugs.
Our mission is to treat and rehabilitate substance users and those directly affected to bring about Transformation and Recovery.
Services Offered
Counselling
There are various services that individual counsellors offer. The counsellor's role is to do an assessment of the client's needs and concerns to develop a suitable treatment plan. A lot of clients have been referred here by schools. These people are more often than not angry that they are forced into rehab.
But as we go along with the course, people tend to realise that it is for their own benefit. Kids normally have problems realising the effects that drugs have on their lives. The biggest problems that we face are Dagga, Tik and Heroin. People who approach us are confronted honestly with their problem. It is entirely their choice how they intend to deal with their predicaments - if at all.
Fees and Payment
The CtdCC is a Section 18A registered Non Profit Organisation.
We charge a fee per week. This does not include drug tests, which must be purchased seperately.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Pro-bono
If You Call, Please Let Us Know How it Went:
Were You Able to Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
