District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) – Jangaon

Women’s Development Society is implementing the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) at Jangaon, Telangana, with the support of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The Centre provides comprehensive services for the prevention, treatment, counselling, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of individuals affected by alcohol and substance use disorders. The project provides accessible, affordable and quality services for individuals affected by substance use disorders and their families. The DDAC functions through three complementary components:
  • Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA)
  • Outreach Drop-in Centre (ODIC)
  • Community Peer Led Intervention (CPLI)
Together, these components provide a continuum of care, beginning with awareness and early identification, followed by treatment, counselling, rehabilitation, family support and long-term recovery.

1. Inegrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA)

The IRCA component provides treatment, counselling, rehabilitation and aftercare services for individuals affected by substance use disorders.

Major Services:

  • Assessment and Screening
  • Medical Consultation
  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Counselling
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Follow-Up Support

2. Outreach Drop-in Centre (ODIC)

The ODIC component focuses on identifying vulnerable individuals, providing counselling services and facilitating access to treatment and rehabilitation.

Major Services:

  • Community Outreach
  • Screening and Referral
  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Sessions
  • Family Support Services
  • Awareness Programmes
  • Follow-Up Visits

3. Community Peerled Intervention (CPLI)

The CPLI component promotes community ownership through peer educators and volunteers who support awareness generation and prevention activities.

Major Services:

  • Identification of Peer Educators
  • Training Programmes
  • Community Awareness Activities
  • Youth Engagement
  • Community Mobilisation
  • Referral Support