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Issue 38 (Jan 2003)  HKCS Main Page
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A Residential-cum-Out-patient Centre for Young Drug  Abusers - The first Mixed Mode Treatment Centre

photoIn December 2002, Hong Kong Christian Service began an operation of a residential-cum-out-patient centre for young drug abusers in Tuen Mun. It was a first of its kind mixed mode treatment centre in Hong Kong. The centre, named "Hong Kong Christian Service Jockey Club Lodge of Rising Sun", is a 3-storey building with a total area of approximately 10,000 square feet and is set up with the support from Jockey Club Charities Trust. It is designed in such a way that the out-patient counseling department is built on the ground floor while the residential detoxification and rehabilitation treatment services are on the first and second floor respectively.

The treatment centre aims at providing one-stop comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation service for young drug abusers age under 30. It is funded by the Department of Health. Its services include: drug counseling, detoxification and medical treatment for out-patient, residential detoxification and medical treatment for in-patients (only for male clients), individual and family counseling, therapeutic group counseling, recreational and social activities, life-skill training and alike. It is estimated that the entire process will include one to three months' detoxification treatment followed by 24 months' aftercare service. Candidates for such service may apply either by themselves or by referral from other related agencies.


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