Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Funding Partner: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Year of Initiation: 1990
Project Office: H. No. 101, Fellowship Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland

Project Overview

The Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) is implemented by Prodigals’ Home under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, to address alcoholism and substance abuse. Established in 1990, the Centre provides treatment, care and rehabilitation services to individuals affected by alcohol and drug dependency.

The programme follows a holistic rehabilitation approach, focusing on physical, psychological, spiritual, social and behavioural well-being. It also emphasises family participation, vocational development and the social reintegration of individuals undergoing recovery.

Project Objectives

Key Activities

  • Detoxification and residential rehabilitation.
  • Individual and group counselling.
  • Educational and re-educational sessions.
  • Spiritual therapy and fellowship services.
  • Peer group sessions.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) fellowship meetings.
  • Sports, recreation and annual sports meets.
  • Vocational training and life skills development.
  • Workshops, seminars and observation of significant days.
  • Caregiver support programmes.
  • Community awareness, advocacy and networking with relevant stakeholders.

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