Free Phone Counseling Spearheaded By CROSSROADS Rehabilitation
CROSSROADS Treatment and Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization for drug addicts/substance abusers. It was duly registered by Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 1999 and has been duly accredited by the Department of Health of the Philippines.
From its beginning until 2005, the Agency was managed by a group of young individuals of diverse professional background (a former drug dependent turned entrepreneur, 2 social workers and a medical doctor). From 2005 until the present, the Agency is being managed by the members of Mary Mother of the Church Community (MMCC) – a small community reconstituted from the SAS or SAIDI Apostolic Society -- are handling the operations. MMCC is composed of priests, sisters and lay professionals whose Founder and older members established the pioneering school of OD / Organization Development in this part of Asia which is SAIDI (Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute) – that offers post-graduate courses and renewal programs for church leaders, religious formators, educators, corporate executives, development managers, leaders, change agents and other professionals.
CROSSROADS admits that it cannot do the work alone and thus it needs linkages to further enhance its own program and to ensure its vision, mission and goal. Its collaboration with mandated government agencies and the local government units are undertaken on specific activity basis, as the need arises.
Basic Concepts and Principles
“Development of the Individual as the First Priority”
CROSSROADS is primarily focused on the developmental growth of the substance dependent – identifying not only the causes of his own dependence but also identifying, changing, and overcoming the problematic and false belief systems or thought patterns that unconsciously govern and aggravate his desire and preoccupation to be hooked on drugs and alcohol. The agency sees as a priority the cognitive-behavioral interventions and/or psycho-therapeutic approaches and is thus committed deeply to it.
“Client-Family Participation as an Indispensable Factor”
CROSSROADS works simultaneously with the co-dependents (immediate family members). There is a need to establish deep knowledge on each family as a primary context of one’s addiction to substances – genes, culture, belief systems, issues, relationships, problems, etc. and include them in the rehabilitation process. If there is no positive change and recovery in the family where a dependent comes from, then his own recovery bears no positive implication.
“Enabling Environment as a Prerequisite to Treatment and Rehabilitation”
CROSSROADS therefore offers an “alternative lifestyle” where clients are not treated as patients but as residents; a place wherein residents feel that they are not prisoners but as family members; a home wherein dignity is once more given new meaning; a place of opportunity wherein residents are given a chance to bring out their capabilities and potentials. The agency hopes that every graduate becomes a renewed person, responsible family member and productive citizen of society.
“ Transformation in Society as the Ultimate Agenda”
CROSSROADS is committed to reconstruct the general perception regarding a substance dependent that only promotes social exclusion and discrimination. Majority of the people stereotype depedents as dangerous to society, and must therefore be isolated or even eliminated. The agency aims for positive change by providing for activities that promote and enhance the sense of responsibility, well-being, dignity, and equality among its client-beneficiaries as well as their relation to other members of society. The end desired is a more compassionate society wherein each one has a share in the prevention of substance abuse, in the immediate term, and in the eradication of societal conditions that push people to such destructive practices, in the long run.
“The Victim to become a Catalyst of Change”
Once rehabilitated, the substance dependent can become a living example for the others who are still struggling to overcome their crisis. Like a “wounded healer”, he can also help other dependents to understand and cooperate better in the treatment and rehabilitation process. The CROSSROADS Alumni Association, composed of the rehabilitated clients who are preferably called “graduates”, together with their sympathizers can become a more effective group of crusaders against the evils of substance abuse.
CROSSROADS Treatment and Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization for drug addicts/substance abusers. It was duly registered by Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 1999 and has been duly accredited by the Department of Health of the Philippines.
From its beginning until 2005, the Agency was managed by a group of young individuals of diverse professional background (a former drug dependent turned entrepreneur, 2 social workers and a medical doctor). From 2005 until the present, the Agency is being managed by the members of Mary Mother of the Church Community (MMCC) – a small community reconstituted from the SAS or SAIDI Apostolic Society -- are handling the operations. MMCC is composed of priests, sisters and lay professionals whose Founder and older members established the pioneering school of OD / Organization Development in this part of Asia which is SAIDI (Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute) – that offers post-graduate courses and renewal programs for church leaders, religious formators, educators, corporate executives, development managers, leaders, change agents and other professionals.
CROSSROADS admits that it cannot do the work alone and thus it needs linkages to further enhance its own program and to ensure its vision, mission and goal. Its collaboration with mandated government agencies and the local government units are undertaken on specific activity basis, as the need arises.
Basic Concepts and Principles
“Development of the Individual as the First Priority”
CROSSROADS is primarily focused on the developmental growth of the substance dependent – identifying not only the causes of his own dependence but also identifying, changing, and overcoming the problematic and false belief systems or thought patterns that unconsciously govern and aggravate his desire and preoccupation to be hooked on drugs and alcohol. The agency sees as a priority the cognitive-behavioral interventions and/or psycho-therapeutic approaches and is thus committed deeply to it.
“Client-Family Participation as an Indispensable Factor”
CROSSROADS works simultaneously with the co-dependents (immediate family members). There is a need to establish deep knowledge on each family as a primary context of one’s addiction to substances – genes, culture, belief systems, issues, relationships, problems, etc. and include them in the rehabilitation process. If there is no positive change and recovery in the family where a dependent comes from, then his own recovery bears no positive implication.
“Enabling Environment as a Prerequisite to Treatment and Rehabilitation”
CROSSROADS therefore offers an “alternative lifestyle” where clients are not treated as patients but as residents; a place wherein residents feel that they are not prisoners but as family members; a home wherein dignity is once more given new meaning; a place of opportunity wherein residents are given a chance to bring out their capabilities and potentials. The agency hopes that every graduate becomes a renewed person, responsible family member and productive citizen of society.
“ Transformation in Society as the Ultimate Agenda”
CROSSROADS is committed to reconstruct the general perception regarding a substance dependent that only promotes social exclusion and discrimination. Majority of the people stereotype depedents as dangerous to society, and must therefore be isolated or even eliminated. The agency aims for positive change by providing for activities that promote and enhance the sense of responsibility, well-being, dignity, and equality among its client-beneficiaries as well as their relation to other members of society. The end desired is a more compassionate society wherein each one has a share in the prevention of substance abuse, in the immediate term, and in the eradication of societal conditions that push people to such destructive practices, in the long run.
“The Victim to become a Catalyst of Change”
Once rehabilitated, the substance dependent can become a living example for the others who are still struggling to overcome their crisis. Like a “wounded healer”, he can also help other dependents to understand and cooperate better in the treatment and rehabilitation process. The CROSSROADS Alumni Association, composed of the rehabilitated clients who are preferably called “graduates”, together with their sympathizers can become a more effective group of crusaders against the evils of substance abuse.