Silkworth Recovery and Care Centre, in Primrose, has been growing from strength to strength since it opened its doors in 2015.<\/p>\n
The centre recently launched its new recovery centre at the old Dukathole Clinic in Dukathole.<\/p>
Silkworth is a non-paying rehabilitation centre for substance abusers.<\/p>\n
The centre is run by Belinda and Kevin Maistry who saw the need to open a second centre in Dukathole.<\/p>
\u201cWe have been working with the Dukathole community which is how we identified the community\u2019s needs,\u201d said Belinda.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea is to get more involved in the community and help make people aware that there is hope.\u201d<\/p>\n
Belinda said through working with the community they realised that there is a desperate need for prevention and awareness around substance abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have started a School Awareness and Prevention programme which means we visit schools and educate learners about substance abuse,\u201d said Belinda.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation is better than cure which is why we are educating children about the dangers of substance abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the programme we visit Ekurhuleni Primary School and Colin Mann Primary School every term to raise awareness.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough we work with the two schools, the plan is to approach more schools which will also include high schools.\u201d<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Actively fighting crime<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The school programme aims to reach as many learners as possible in the informal settlement and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n A youth programme and a life skills development programme are among the plans for the community.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to encourage and give the people in the community hope and possibly empower them to achieve greater things in life,\u201d said Belinda.<\/p>\n A jumble sale was among the activities on the day of the launch.<\/p>\n \u201cWe sold clothes, household items and other goods while informing people about the new recovery centre,\u201d said Belinda.<\/p>\n \u201cThe event was a success with a good turnout.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was humbling to see that people were interested in the centre\u2019s services and not just the jumble sale.<\/p>\n \u201cWe operate on an anonymous basis and people should feel free to come to us for help.\u201d<\/p>\n The centre is currently sponsored by Macsteel and its representatives were also at the event.<\/p>\n The new centre is situated at 1166A 9th Street, Dukathole.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0or Puleng Sekabate\u00a0pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/strong>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong><\/span>,\u00a0Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n