The Salvation Army Men’s Rehabilitation Centre is restricting visitors to adhere to the COVID-19 precautionary measures.
John Greaves, a counsellor attached to the rehab centre, explained said that while the centre normally facilitates visitation by family members, it is now limiting visits.
He noted that residents are no longer allowed to leave the centre as it is taking all the necessary precautions to safeguard its residents. However, family members of the residents are still allowed to call.
He disclosed that the residents have been given reusable face masks, which were donated by Social Life Issues Guidance & Counselling Service, a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
Greaves, who is also the Chairman of the NGO, said that the residents are using face masks, especially during their in-class sessions.
However, he emphasised the need for support for the men housed in treatment and called upon interested persons to show support through inspirational videos that can encourage and strengthen the minds of the residents.
Addicts are taken to the facility by family members and receive six months of treatment and counselling. After six months of treatment, clients are then taken to a half-way house, where they are monitored until they are ready to return into society a men’s hostel is always present for single men who work and return there.
