OBSERVATORY
Observatory branch
The Observatory branch has been a pillar in substance abuse sector. It stands steady under the rigid yet prudent structure to ensure efficient service delivery. This is best described through the words of a client:
“I would like to say thank you to everyone at CtdCC for your help in my recovery. The program was very helpful. Some of the positives of how the program is run are:
- Very professional staff with the ability to make most addicts feel like participating in the groups and lectures;
- Punctually run program;
- Neat and tidy centre with appropriate encouraging statements on the walls;
- Welcoming – pleasant reception staff, and nice to be offered tea and coffee;
- Well-structured lectures which follow a logical sequence and allow addicts to understand the psychology of what they face in recovery;
- Individual sessions very helpful – a safe space to open up.
As a whole the program is great – inclusive, not being directed at a specific ethnic or religious group.
As addicts are often very difficult to work with, being a counsellor to such people must definitely be a calling. Thank you once again CtdCC!”
28-yr-old female dagga addict in recovery, Obs branch
MITCHELL'S PLAIN
ATLANTIS
Just 40km from the CT CBD, and originally an industrial plant started in the early 1970’s Atlantis is said to have a population of a quarter million. Locals refute this census saying it’s at least half a million. Our journey to starting up our Atlantis treatment centre has been a rather interesting one. Encountering a small, dispersed community has been a real eye opener. Treatment alone is not the whole answer. Embracing the cohesion of both treatment and support services is necessary in restoring the once overt beauty for which this community stood.
The establishment of CTDCC Atlantis branch is a direct response to the cries of the people. Local government tasked us to establish a community based treatment programme. This is our core business and staff are experts in the field of addiction. We look forward to the ongoing hospitality we have experienced over the past few months. We believe that our beneficiaries will see results through the collective sharing of resources this community has to offer.
Our newly appointed team has seen a positive response thus far, and we will soon be able to report on the statistical treatment data of this program.
We are grateful to the respective ward councillors and other government officials who have shown their support to the establishment of this service. Both Cllr Cynthia Clayton and Cllr Barbara Rass have been offered great support thus far. We are also very grateful to the Saxon Sea staff and management, and Departments of Social Development and Health for their input. We look forward to the further investment of both local businesses and bigger corporations, as we continue to strive for service excellence in this community.
