Special features of the organization
ACTIVITIES OF BETHESDA YOUTH WELFARE CENTRE , I. OUT PATIENT COUNSELLING AND DE-TOXIFICATION: , , A vital part of the services provided by the BYWCD is the Chemical Addiction outpatient program. The focus is on Chemical dependency counseling. The duration of counseling depends on the individual. , , II. DE-ADDICTION & REHABILITATION: , , 15 Bedded de-toxification and rehabilitation program. , 3 to 6 months program based on 4 pronged approach viz., Physical , Spiritual, Work and Social Therapy. , , III. YOUTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM: , , The programs envisage networking exclusively to the Church group throughout Nagaland by conducting Seminars, Workshops and Training there by shaping public opinion. , , IV. TARGETED INTERVENTION (IDUs) PROJECTS: , , BYWCD runs Targeted Intervention Projects in 3 districts of Nagaland targeting the Injecting Drug Users, Funded by Nagaland SACS and EHA/AVAHAN -Project ORCHID. , , Dimapur: , DIC, Duncan/Newmarket , Nagaland Gate/Westyard , Chumukedima/6th mile , , Phek: , Bethesda B-ELF, Phek , Bethesda C-RWS, Pfutsero , Bethesda D-TTM, Chozuba , , Wokha : , Bethesda Welfare Club Network DIC, Bhandari Town /Sanis / Merapani / Doyang , , Activities : - , Counseling and one to one interaction , Abscess Care/Treatment , STI Treatment , STD, HIV/AIDS referrals & Primary Medical Care and rehabilitation information , Advocacy Meetings & FGD. , Awareness on Drugs & HIV/AIDS , Condom Promotion and Needle & Syringe Exchange Program , IEC distribution , Indoor games & Creativity Therapy , Follow-Up , V. RURAL HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL UPLIFTMENT PROGRAM: , , It was started in the interstate border of Assam-Nagaland on the foothills of Wokha District. , The Center conducts free medical camps and awareness on proper health care. A rural Elementary School is also functional since 2001. , , VI. BETHESDA RURAL CULTURAL CENTRE: , , This program was set up at Hayiyan Lio-Wokha, Wokha District to bring the people together in a platform, integrating Drugs & HIV/AIDS awareness program by reviving, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the people. , , VII. Centre for Community Transformation , , The main objective is to provide the best services to the needs of the community. It has an AC conference hall with a capacity to accommodate around 40-50 people. It has a Guest House within the Training Complex with a capacity of 28 guests. , , VIII. SCENEI CSD - 10 , It is working in 18 villages in the Nagaland-Assam Border of Wokha district -Nagaland. This project is being operated in partnership with NE NGO Dialogue Forum (supported by EED). , Activities: - , Promotion of Indigenous seeds , Formation of food banks , Seed money and other economic support for SHG , Awareness creation and Training on Economic Literacy, Gender, Peace globalization and Democratization. , , IX. Inter-Personal and Community Based Communication (IPC) , Supported by Australian International Health Institute (The University of Melbourne) Ltd. (AIHI). , The objectives is to reduce Stigma and Discrimination toward PLHAs in Wokha district: , Capacity building of the women to facilitate change in the community. , To provide information on HIV/AIDS free from Myths and misconceptions. , To develop adequate understanding of the different forms of HIV/AIDS related stigma and Discrimination. , , X. SUBSTITUTION THERAPY PROJECT , Funded by EHA-DFID the project focus on reducing the rate of HIV infection amongst the IDUs, by administering Buprenorphine to IDUs thus, avoiding injecting.