About | SANCA Zululand

SANCA is recognized as an organization which specializes in the Treatment and Prevention of Substance Abuse.

Situated in all 9 provinces and headed by the National Office in Johannesburg, SANCA is well placed in utilizing well

researched treatment & prevention strategies & programmes.

OUR PROGRAMMES

PREVENTION PROGRAMMES

Our prevention programmes focus on creating awareness on the harmful consequences of substance abuse. Furthermore, the goal of all the above-mentioned programmes is to enhance behaviour change thereby promoting healthy and responsible living. The link between substance abuse and HIV/AIDS is also discussed. Through education the children/youth/women & community members are equipped with information and life skills to make informed decisions about substances, to effectively cope with stressful situations, where alcohol and drugs are used inappropriately, and to make healthier and productive lifestyle choices.

Information Talks

Educational institutions (Schools, colleges, universities)
Community groups (such as church groups, tribal courts etc.)
Workplace
Health institutions
Farms

Peer Educator Programmes

The Peer Educator programme in the schools enable the children/youth to market SANCA services, educate their fellow learners about substance use/abuse, act as positive role models, reduce the negative effects of peer pressure and create awareness at their schools.

Children Against Drug Abuse (CADA)
Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA)
Youth Against Drug Abuse (YADA)
Group Work

Awareness / Exhibitions

Rural communities/ Farms
Employees
Youth / Parents / Educators
General Community
SANCA Fun Walk

Lifeskills Programmes

Our Lifeskills programme aims to inform the children/youth/women & communities about substance abuse (alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs), in such a way that this learning experience is constructive, informative and enjoyable. The children / youth/ women will acquire skills to make informed decisions about drugs and develop more meaningful and healthier lifestyle choices.

Holiday programme
Poppets / Puppet shows
High School programme
Child Trafficking Programme

Training Programmes

The training of community members (educators, managers, volunteers, etc) furthermore ensure that they can act as referral sources for SANCA Zululand. They will be able to give support to those in need and assist them to get help at SANCA Zululand. The Information talks promote internalisation of values, beliefs, rights and responsibilities on substance abuse. Furthermore, it aims to address the prevention of other drug related problems such as crime, violence and risky sexual behaviour.

By taking our projects to the marginalized communities, we will be more accessible to the poor and vulnerable. The poor and vulnerable from the areas will be capacitated with knowledge and skills to make responsible life choices and be empowered to resist peer pressure and know the resources available.

Educator Training
Nurses Training
SAPS Training
Volunteer Training
Manager & Supervisor Training

TREATMENT PROGRAMMES

TREATMENT PROGRAMME (SUBSTANCE MISUSE)

6 session out – patient programme.
Aftercare & restructuring lifestyle programme.
Advice and Support Programme for Significant others.

Treatment targets all those who need it. Chemical dependency is often referred to as a democratic illness and all that use mood changing chemicals are at risk.

No sex, age, religion, race, occupation or socio-economic standing is protected.

Our treatment programme assists the service user to remain sober, the outcome of which is often taking control of his life, living a healthier lifestyle, maintaining his place of work and thus providing for his family – Poverty eradication.

TREATMENT PROGRAMME (GAMBLING)

A specialized programme aimed at treating compulsive gambling is also offered at the centre in collaboration with the Gambling Board.

The office has a trained Treatment Professional that forms part of the National Responsible Gambling Programme.

Programme gamblers are referred by the Helpline for Counselling Services. Some problem gamblers implement voluntary self-exclusions at the gambling facilities.

They are required to attend the therapeutic programme with the treatment professional before the Self Exclusion Upliftment can be done, which SANCA has been collaborating on for many years with the Gambling Board.

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NB:

All service users to bring I.D. Card or Birth certificate, including temporal proof of identification.
All service users under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the assessment interview.
The school, courts, employer and other referring organizations to send a formal referral letter containing the referring person’s contact details.