The founder and national head of operations, Adriaan Benadie, ordained a total of 16 students after they completed their three- month training and passed their exams.
Substance abuse addiction is a growing pandemic in SA. Addiction does not only affect the life of the addict, but also those around him or her, the community and ultimately the entire country and its economic state.
There’s a dire need for professional assistance in communities and the Department of Social Development simply cannot meet the demand.
The primary focus of Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Chaplaincy of SA (SAAR) is to provide professional and competent chaplains in every area in South Africa. As first responder, it is the duty of the chaplain to be the go to person in their area to offer competent guidance through the process of addiction recovery and treatment.
Having a SAAR chaplain in every area contributes to a national network of chaplains assisting addicts, their families and the community to receive the best possible guidance to addiction problems.
Based on theological principles of care, grace, understanding and a non-judgmental approach, chaplains are trained to deliver services through a holistic approach with total wellness in mind. All chaplains are trained to offer professional and effective service in their community and refer those affected to institutions and other healthcare professionals.
SAAR is recruiting anyone from the general public who has a passion for assisting those suffering from substance use disorder and addiction.
“With the rising number of cases in our country and the lack of affordable and state recovery facilities, it is vital to have well-trained chaplains working in their direct communities to assist and facilitate the recovery process to those in need,” Benadie said.
Applications for 2021 are now open and the closing date is on January 30. The next course will start in February and end in June 2021.
The course consists of prescribed books and virtual lectures by means of videos and voice notes. There’s an assignment and final exams. After successful completion, you will be ordained as a registered chaplain and receive an official uniform and all the intellectual and physical tools needed to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction recovery.
For information, contact head of communications Jannah Visser on 079 414 7713 or Adriaan Benadie on 079 511 0159.
