Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre

  VISSION We strive relentlessly for a “DRUG FREE WORLAD” in which the abuse of licit substances is eliminated and there is a reduction in the demand, supply, use and abuse of illicit substances. MISSION We are dedicated to strengthening protective factors against substance abuse, in collaboration with diverse local and international organizations, through the implementation of treatment and prevention programs. We aim to provide a supportive environment for employees and stakeholders that build commitment and competencies.

The feeling is always overwhelming when the work we have been doing is reaching more people, we have worked very hard to be where we are today and we as a team are proud of everything we have achieved in this short space.  We will continue to do good by our community continue to fight until our streets are drug free We will need your help to make this all possible.  Thank you to each and everyone who has supported us. Our sponsors who have made it all possible, we hope you will continue to work with us. 

  The drug awareness week is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partner to help advance the science, so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide. This year we had a much bigger budget and we used it to the full extent by covering 20 high schools and visiting CPUT, UWC and UCT then took to the streets of Johannesburg.   We would like to thank our sponsors for making all of this possible, the community member who work hand in hand with us. We are nothing without you but mostly, our great team for always going above and beyond the scope.  Thank you

  This campaign we have been working on since 2019 and we officially launched it in September 2021.  We had to damage control for the youth because it really affected them. It was definitely a learning lesson that when youth are willing to stand up for something positive, there will be other kids and even adults from both in and out of community who will react with negative comments. We took it to the streets with big signs and spoke to shop owners, pleading with them about selling cigarettes' to underage child and to children who are wearing their school uniform. We can only do or say so much, without the backing of the community certain things will not work out.  The good part is those kids have major resilience, and they know that, despite the feedback, they did something positive. The lesson for them was that when you stand up for something, not everybody is going to like it and you won't always have 100% support from the community either. Those youth made real change in th

We hosted a small gathering for everyone who comes to the center, the goal for this was to show everyone that they are not alone. And there are plenty of ways to have fun without using drugs or alcohol.  The event was organised by our staff members and they did such an amazing job.    Whether you or someone you know is on the road to recovery or drugs, alcohol, abuse, or anger, you are never alone. We feel like one of the most important ways to help any recovery is having a great support system of people to help you through the journey. That can be a small group, sponsor, counselor, or friend, finding the people that care and support you is so important. One of our favorite ways to cope with something or learn new ways to process emotion is by making a “game” or activity out of that situation. Almost any situation can be relatable when turned into an enjoyable activity. This is why it was so important for us to come up with a list of positive printable recovery games and activities. We

  Founder: NICOLE Van Vureen  Call: 021 447 8026 email: cdr2065@gmail.com address:  1 Roman Way Cape Town 7405 Visit Our social media FACEBOOK:   (2) Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre | Facebook YOUTUBE:  Cape Town Drug Counselling - YouTube TWITTER:  : Cape Town Drug Counselling (@drug_cape) / Twitter : Cape Town Drug Counselling (@drug_cape) / Twitter INSTAGRAM: 

  1 Roman Way, Cape Town, 06 August 2022, Our annual campaign aimed at the youth begins early this year.  The campaigns provide information about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the life-saving power of naloxone, and the importance of reducing stigma around drug use to support treatment and recovery.   '' This is all aimed  directly with young adults who reported using drugs, as well as peer recovery professionals, to develop the campaigns. Each campaign includes new resources on all four topics to help people make informed decisions, get the help they need, and ultimately reduce the rise in drug overdoses and overdose deaths'' said Richard Gerber the Drug Counselling Centre spokesperson  The event will be a week long  program filled with information and help for those who are ready to accept it.  “Addiction is a treatable disease,” said Nicole Van Vuren, founder of the Drug Counselling Centre’s National Center for Inj

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roman Way, Cape Town,  June 22 2022 Drug Counselling Centre  is proud to announce new post-treatment support options for friends, family, and alumni. The options are launching this July and will continue into December, thus supporting patients and their family, friends, and other loved ones in their post-treatment journey to full recovery. Drug Counselling Centre is known for Professional and Empathetic Drug support services.. Our staff is trained and experienced counselling by men and women who made it their lives business to help you. ''We have partnered with local rehab facilitations  to combat the challenges  that come with COVID 19, we have made it easier for those who can't travel to be able to make online appoints'' said Richard Gerber ADC spokesperson ''Recovering addicts need all the support they can get, visitations are  always wanting to make amendments with family members. The virtual sessions are also necessary as means