Objectives

The centre offers two different treatment programmes. click to enlarge

SHORT TERM TREATMENT PROGRAMME

Vision

This counselling ministry endeavours to apply a caring approach combined with a clear evangelical presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those afflicted by the dependence of chemical substances

Objectives

1. To provide rehabilitation tailored to specific needs, which include Christian and moral guidance.
2. To provide guidance to those people who suffer through being closely related to the afflicted.
3. To increase public understanding of alcoholism and drug dependence, its nature and treatment.
4. To promote the tenants that the alcoholic and drug dependant can and should be helped and that alcoholism and drug dependence is a public health and social problem, therefore a social responsibility
5. To obtain the co-operation, assistance and recognition of churches and the medical profession in the treatment and rehabilitation of the afflicted and his/her integration into the community.

A treatment programme is offered to those afflicted by the ravages of alcoholism and drug dependence. This programme is comprised of education and awareness lectures, devotions, recovery therapy, relaxation exercises and recreation therapy. The centre provides a 24 hour service, with the services of a multi-disciplinary team. Inclusive in the treatment are regular visits by a doctor. It is our belief that man is three-dimensional and so there needs to be healing and growth physically, mentally and spiritually.

The following are the conditions and requirements of welcome/admission to the centre:

1. Admission must be voluntary.
2. A fixed time to be agreed to: minimum 4 weeks, maximum of 8 weeks.
3. Adherence to all centre rules, which includes participation in all treatment programme activities
4. Ability to pay the set fee. The first four weeks to be paid on welcome/admission
5. A refundable deposit is to be paid on arrival.

Note:

• We strongly recommend that the guest/patient consult his/her doctor prior to welcome/admission but alternative arrangements can be made at extra cost.
• Any medication that is administered whilst at the Centre, is done by the professional nursing personnel.
• Further criteria, rules, and content of the short-term programme are available on request.

LONG TERM TREATMENT PROGRAMME

Vision

This recovery programme endeavours to address both the drug dependent's addiction as well as orientating the patient/trainee towards a new style of healthy living free from drug abuse and addiction.

Objectives

1. To provide a non-threatening and safe environment in a therapeutic environment.
2. To provide a therapeutic community involvement that has clearly defined boundaries, rules and regulations, which enhance recovery.
3. To provide a programme that offers total rehabilitation and restructuring of the drug dependant in terms of body, soul and spirit.
4. To operate on the principles of self and mutual help.
5. To aim at promoting inner resources and coping skills, and not only simply focus on the drugging problem and drug related lifestyle.
6. To foster the personal responsibility for improvement, and for changing to a healthy, positive, drug free lifestyle.

A therapeutic community and environment is in fact a microcosm of real life where people develop skills and resources, changing negative attitudes into positive thinking patterns and behaviour.

The following are the conditions and requirements of welcome/admission to the centre:

1. Application for the long term programme is to be made by the prospective trainee.
2. To complete 6 weeks in Shekinah Care Centre Short Term Programme.
3. Director in consultation with multi-disciplinary team to consider application for the Long Term Programme. The application will be assessed and the following factors will be prerequisites for acceptance:
   • The applicant should have displayed high standards in regard to the following during the attendance of the short term programme: Participation; Co-operation; Progress.
   • It must be in the best interest of the applicant to join the Long Term Programme.
4. A fixed time period to be agreed to: minimum 3 months and maximum of 6 months
5. Ability to pay fees 2 months in advance.
6. A refundable deposit is to be paid on commencement.

Structure and Rules

• Complete Christian discipleship programme.
• Participation in individually formalised programme by the multi-professional team.
• Service and work as decided by the Director and Superintendent e.g. poultry unit, Heifer calf unit, and/or Shekinah Rural Developments.
• Participate in physical exercise programme as agreed to by the Director or Superintendent.
• Participation in ancillary duties as decided by the Director or Superintendent.
• Assists with the recovery therapy programme at the centre.
• The property cannot be left unattended or without permission.
• Should there be a need to visit a doctor, it will be arranged according to the medical staff's discretion. Doctor's visits will be at the cost of the patient/trainee.

Both the short and Long-term programmes are unsuitable for the following persons

• With pending court cases
• With lack of mobility
• Who are illiterate
• Pregnant females
• Who have unattended personal responsibilities i.e. family, financial and legal issues
• Who have a history of violent convictions
• Psychiatric disorders unrelated to alcohol and drug abuse that cannot be stabilised.