UMABOT sa 29 Navoteño, kabilang ang anim na children in conflict with the law (CICL), na dating lulong sa droga ang nabigyan ng ikalawang pagkakataon makaraang magtapos sa Bidahan, ang community-based treatment at rehabilitation program ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Navotas.
“We are thankful to our graduates for choosing to change for the better and strive to become responsible citizens. Acknowledging their addiction and fervently working to overcome it takes a lot of courage and self-control. We urge their families and our fellow Navoteños to support their endeavors and help them lead a changed life,” ani Mayor Toby Tiangco.
Ang mga sumali sa Bayanihan ay sumailalim sa anim na buwang online at limited face-to-face counseling na isinagawa ng Navotas Anti-Drug Abuse Council (NADAC) sa pakikipagtulungan ng Narcotics Anonymous.
Tatlo naman sa graduates ang naipasa na ang anim na buwang aftercare program.
Bahagi ng Bidahan online program ang lectures, group counseling, relapse prevention, maging ang multi-family at couple’s counseling and therapy, at sakop din ng programa ang 12-step group study, women’s group, youth/CICL counseling, at mental health awareness.
“The journey to become better versions of themselves and transform into responsible and productive citizens will not be easy. However, we promise to support and keep them on track until they are fit and ready to be on their own,” sabi ni Cong. John Rey Tiangco.
Sinimulan ang Bidahan noong Oktubre 2016 at 14 na batches na binubuo ng 248 dating drug users, ang nakakumpleto ng nasabing community rehab at aftercare program. (ALAIN AJERO)
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