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SA Actor shares his journey from addiction to recovery

Freedom Recovery Centre (FRC) wowed Nigel with their 10th annual general meeting (AGM) which took place on May 4 at the Nigel Town Hall.

May 16, 2019

Heidelberg Nigel Heraut 1 minute read

Hykie Berg was the keynote speaker at Freedom Recovery Centre’s 10th Annual General Meeting at Nigel Town Hall on May 4.

Binnelanders actor Hykie Berg (Dr Conrad Bester) was the keynote speaker.

The meeting was well attended and the board of FRC gave feedback on the centre’s progress and performance during their 2018/2019 fiscal year. The CEO of FRC, Pastor Derick Matthews elaborated on the functioning and growth and also announced their new private treatment centre. In addition to the existing centre that was established in 2008 which now houses 52 subsidised beds, an additional private treatment centre was established which concentrate their focus on private and medical aid funded clients.

Hykie Berg then enthused people with his life story and personal journey he had with addiction, from where it began all the way to the tedious road of recovery. He is also the winner of Survivor SA 2011. Berg wrote a book on his life’s journey with addiction called “Hykie Berg: ‘n Storie van Hoop.” “Everything is achievable through God,” Berg said.

Four of the FRC’s members received certificates of excellence for being part of the board in excess of 10 years. Berg presented the awards. FRC also recognised rehabilitated addicts for their recovery and 172 certificates in total were awarded to people whose recovery spans a period between six months to 13 years. The ceremony included rehabilitated addicts who lost their lives after rehabilitation to causes other than addiction.

Freedom Recovery Centre is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. They are registered in terms of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, Act70 of 2008. They currently offer 52 subsidised beds and 30 beds for clients on medical aid on a variety of programs ranging from six weeks to 24 weeks. They also offer aftercare service in terms of halfway houses and support groups. For more information they can be reached on info@freedomrecoverycentre.co.za or you can phone Pastor Derick Matthews on 078 465 4243.