Recovery centre there for everyone
The Recovery Centre held an awareness day for its stakeholders.
Freedom Recovery Centre (FRC), located just outside town, held an open awareness day on February 15.
The drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre aim to help and support those affected by addiction and help them move on to find a new life.
“What I want to say to you all today is yes we can,” said Karabelo Mofolo, a former addict.
“I know the road you are going through. It’s not easy and you will be tested. Addiction takes a toll on your relationships, yourself and your relationship with God.
“The Bible says be sober and that’s what we have to do to protect ourselves, our families and those around us.
“So when you go out into the world again, stick it through, write down where you want to be and see it through.”
The Department of Arts and Culture, the Harvest Outreach Centre, the Department of Social Development, the Local Drug Action Committee from Lesedi municipality along with Sanca (Vaal area) and Sanca Heidelberg were some of the stakeholders to join the centre on the day.
The office of regional councillors, Vereeniging ward councillor Prudence Hlanyane and SAPS members Sgt Npho Ntjie and Sgt Neliswa Dwaba also joined the proceedings.
During the event, various groups currently in recovery at FRC entertained the guests with singing, dancing, drama performance and a gumboot dance.
“Everything we have here is because of our team of dedicated staff members, the financial support of our stakeholders and of course the guys in recovery who really make an effort to improve,” said Derick Matthews, the CEO of FRC.
“It’s not always easy, things can get pretty tough. But then our aim is to start having some fun to break the tension.”
For more information about the centre and the services offered, contact 078 465 4243 or send an email to freedomrecoverycentresa@gmail.com
