OUTREACH AND DROP IN CENTERS (ODIC)

(ODIC) is a community-based facility for drug users. The ODIC caters to individuals who use various substances and those who have the least access to resources. ODIC is client-focused with the goal to reduce use and minimise the harms associated with the use of drugs among primarily young people in the community. An ODIC is a doorway for drug users to a non-threatening and caring environment. It is a hub for all services, which drug users can access as per his or her need and convenience. The ODIC must be within close proximity of drug users and located in the hotspot area of the drug users. In addition to addressing health needs of the drug users, ODIC will support their right to treatment and care services that are respectful and non-discriminatory. Other activities necessary for drug users will also be conducted in the ODIC (like recreational activity, group therapy, individual counselling, family counselling etc.) The ODIC will also provide psychosocial support, a space for rest and recreation, as well as access to other drug users and OUTREACH WORKERS for support and care through mutual sharing of experiences.

VISION implementing OUTREACH AND DROP IN CENTERS (ODIC) project under National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) at Mahabubnagar District of Telangana with the Kind Support from NISD (National Institute of Social Defense) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi

The Main Objectives of the Project is

To reduce drug use in the community.

To protect and promote human and youth rights.

To ensure that services are accessible, community based and differentiated along a continuum of care including psychosocial support for drug users, their primary caregivers and families.

To conduct outreach activities among vulnerable young population in the community for prevention of drug use.

To provide a safe and secure drop-in space for drug users in the community, which would have provisions of screening, assessment and counselling.

To provide referral and linkage to treatment, care and rehabilitation services for drug dependents.

Activities of ODIC

Outreach activities in the community among young vulnerable population:

Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) one to one and group sessions in the community by outreach workers:

Screening and assessment of clients on substance use disorder at ODIC:

Drop-in-Centre facility for people vulnerable/dependent on drug use:

Individual, group and family counselling:

Provision of consultation with doctor for referral and linkage with treatment facility:

Safe and secure space for drug dependent youth accessible, in the community:

Complimentary therapies including art, music, dance and yoga for early recovery/Life Skills Program:

Vocational training of the Drug Users:

Follow up care including family counselling:

VISION also Running CPLI- Community Based Peer-Led Intervention Project for Early Drug Use Prevention among Adolescents at Mahabubnagar with NGO and Local Funds