Community Development Authority (CDA) established the Ownak Social Rehabilitation Center to raise awareness of the dangers of addiction, drug abuse and psychoactive substances, as well as to provide social rehabilitation services for those recovering from addiction and those who are at risk of it.
Center Objectives:
- Contribute to raise awareness among different groups of society to prevent abuse and addiction to alcohol, narcotics and psychotropic substances.
- Rehabilitation of recovered people to continue to recover through appropriate treatment programs on the basis of recognized scientific foundations.
- Support recover individual and their families through social welfare programs.
- Integrating and empowering community-based healers as effective and productive individuals.
- Developing psychological and social skills and recovery skills for the deceased.
- Prevent relapse and reduce the recurrence of abuse.
- Periodic follow-up of beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
- UAE citizens.
- From the age of 18 years and over
- Persons who have recovered from all types of addiction
- Families of persons recovered from addition.
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Services Offered
Services
The extensive services offered by psychological and social specialists at the center range from rehabilitation programs, social, psychological and counselling services, in addition to raising awareness among youngsters in schools and universities as well as family support programs aimed at teaching families on the proper way of dealing with addicts. The programs include:
-Raising-awareness programs on fighting addiction
Targeting (Schools, universities, social assemblies, sports clubs, within families, and other relevant entities)
-Rehabilitation Programs
Such as: (Relapse Prevention, Self-control, Meditation program, The 12-step Program, Here and Now Group, Motivation, Individual and group sessions, support groups etc.)
-Skill development programs
Such as: dealing with stress, cognitive skills, dealing with the warning signs of relapse, self-management skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, etc...
-Family Programs
Such as: family-counselling sessions, family therapy sessions, family gatherings, early recognition of signs and symptoms of addiction etc... .)
-Social Integration Programs
Such as: vocational training, educational courses and workshops, how-to-create résumés sessions, cure trips, religious counseling, etc...
Treatment Program Details
Recovered addicts are placed in a therapeutic environment that supports them, keeps them away from drugs and helps them discover their own points of strength and weakness to work on developing themselves until they become capable of going on with their lives without using drugs. The program also helps them to recover and prevents them from relapsing, while rehabilitating them both psychologically and socially.
Fees and Payment
This service is free of charge
Required Documents
- Copy of valid passport
- Copy of UAE ID card.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Languages: Arabic, English
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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