Introduction
Taking into consideration the rising levels of substance abuse among the youth of today, this organization has come into being, to address a vital need – rehabilitation. Primary surveys and research have revealed that substance abuse is most common in those families that are economically backward. Early socialization and peer pressure are two other important factors that impact the rise of substance use in such communities.
Over the years their numbers have grown to such an extent that families are being fragmented with no hope of a better life insight. Armed with the support of eminent psychologists, doctors and healthcare volunteers, this organization will endeavor to provide youth in this locality, a second chance at life. On a larger scale, this organization intends to expand its reach through awareness programs that will be conducted in similar localities. Above all, there is an ethical approach to all the activities that are undertaken under the aegis of this organization, in the fervent hope that substance abuse as a social ill will decline into negligence in as many communities as possible.
The organization – services to be provided
As this organization was founded with the sole aim of providing support and rehabilitation facilities to victims of substance abuse, its identity as a not-for-profit organization gains credibility and establishes it firmly in the league of like-minded service organizations. However, it needs to be mentioned here that the finances for running the organization come from charity and donations, given by individuals and corporate bodies with a strong sense of social responsibility.
Considering the fact that providing quality service to ensure clear and irreversible rehabilitation is not only challenging but also expensive, this organization proposes to hold fundraising activities that will highlight the need for such services. At the cost of sounding repetitive, it must be clearly stated that, hitherto, similar service was available only to a select few who could afford the high costs of similar rehab centers. The escalating costs of supervision, personal therapy, membership fees, accreditation, etc. could restrict the entry of people to only those who are (relatively) affluent (Lawton & Feltham, 2000).
The target group that this organization is looking at are men and women in the age group of 15 to 35 who have fallen prey to the menace of alcoholism and drugs. One more qualifying factor for admission into this facility will be their low economic status and the inability to find rehab care elsewhere. The services will be provided completely free of cost or at subsidized rates, based on the individual needs of each patient.
A team of doctors and social workers will assess each patient who approaches the center and also refer the case to field workers who will in turn run a thorough background check of each person. This check will lead to a comprehensive report on the patient, his family, his previous records of substance abuse and rehab (if any) and any other relevant information that would help speed up the process of rehabilitation.
Mission statement
To facilitate the seamless integration of victims of substance abuse back into the community, with the objective of promoting a keener awareness of the associated evils of drugs and alcoholism; to ensure a secure and healthy environment for all. The internalization of ethical issues into the mission statement is evidenced by the fact that the organization wishes to sponsor and widen the awareness of substance abuse and associated problems in order to ensure a decline of this social evil, in underprivileged sections of society.
With a mission that seeks to be inclusive, the organization wishes to bring in as many people as possible, so that entire community could benefit. The organization strongly endorses the view of McDowel and Spitz that therapeutic efforts will be effective only when addiction is under control (McDowell & Spitz, 1999). Hence, the organization has formulated programs that address the addiction problem and then move on to therapy sessions based on well-established medical and psychological practices.
Values statement
In line with its mission statement, this organization strives to establish a set of values that will help create and sustain families and communities, who can live a life free of social vices. It is the endeavor of this organization to emphasize on the dangers of allowing substance abuse to reach levels where lives of individuals and the community are in jeopardy. The organization is well aware of the fact that internalizing values will lead to a rejection of vices such as alcohol and drugs, thereby showing the way to a new dawn.
To instill in the minds of affected people, the need to rely on values to build a more meaningful life, is no mean feat. To a person who has no money, is hungry and is in need of a place to stay, higher needs of self-actualization, ethics and spirituality, will certainly be irrelevant and meaningless. Therefore, it is entirely in the hands of the organization to provide the right balance of ethical instruction and supportive medical aid to all those victims of substance abuse. Tribe and Morrissey opine that it is this balance that can either strengthen or weaken an ethical practice (Tribe & Morrissey 2004).
In an organization such as this, communication of values and the importance of a value system is a mandate that needs to be reinforced time and again. Apart from instilling this in the minds of all those who work for the organization, it is essential to find the right mode of transmitting this to those who come for help. Didactic methods of instruction will have a negative effect and will in no way serve the purpose of rehabilitation.
Over a period of time, the organization wishes to establish its identity as a facilitator with high values, keen on inculcating ethical practices that will eventually lead to a society free of social ills like substance abuse. It is the sole aim of the organization to raise the quality of life, for hitherto affected members of underprivileged communities. (1000 words)
References
Lawton, B. & Feltham, C. (2000) Taking Supervision Forward: Enquires and Trends in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sage.
McDowell, D.M. & Spitz, H.I. (1999). Substance Abuse: From Principles to Practice. Bruner/Mazel. New York.
Tribe, R. & Morrissey, J. (2004) Handbook of Professional and Ethical Practice for Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Psychology Press. New York.