PENTCARE is a specialised centre under Home and Urban Missions (HUM) that provides holistic responses to the challenges of substance use disorders, focusing on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.
Core Mandate and Focus Areas:
- Prevention and Awareness
- Conducts community-based education and outreach on the dangers of substance abuse.
- Engages political leaders, traditional authorities, and religious figures to promote a united front against drug misuse.
- Implements evidence-based interventions tailored to local realities.
- Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Offers both outpatient and residential care models for individuals battling substance use disorders.
- Caters separately to children below 18 and adults above 18, ensuring age-appropriate support and treatment.
- Supports those undergoing rehabilitation with counselling, medical care, and spiritual guidance.
- Skill Development and Reintegration
- Provides vocational training and skill acquisition programmes to equip rehabilitated individuals for sustainable livelihoods.
- Supports family and community reintegration through structured follow-up and transitional support systems.
- Extends services to families of high-risk individuals and those involved in or affected by criminal activities.
- Professional Training and Certification
- Runs training and certification programmes for individuals interested in pursuing professional careers in drug prevention, rehabilitation, and counselling.
PENTCARE embodies a Christ-centred, people-focused response to addiction and marginalisation, transforming lives and restoring dignity through a blend of faith, care, and empowerment.
