What Services Are Available:
At the Bellhaven Harm Reduction Centre (BHRC), beneficiaries can access the following services:
– Daily observed methadone treatment
– Individual and group psychosocial services
– A needle and syringe programme providing clean needles and syringes to people who inject drugs to prevent the onward transmission of blood borne illnesses
– Testing and referral for HIV, TB, and hepatitis
– Chronic medication for TB and HIV as well as medication for STDs
– Homeopathic Clinic
The BHRC is also a space where beneficiaries can regain their dignity and sense of normalcy through its provision of:
– Ablution and washing facilities
– Basic daily nutritional needs (porridge and occasional hot meals)
– Recreational and creative works activities
– A safe environment to meet up with peers, families and visitors who are interested in learning more about drug use and harm reduction
– Infrastructural support for religious and spiritual activities, regardless of denomination or and including traditional practices
