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Asha Kiran
Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts
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Asha Kiran Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts provides
composite/ integrated services for the rehabilitation of the
substance dependents persons. It envisages total recovery of the
addicted person leading to one’s socio economic rehabilitation
through the combination of individual counseling and family
counseling. The Centre aims at enabling the addict to achieve total
abstinence from substances of abuse and improve the quality of life.
Asha Kiran Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts as a unit of
Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra Society ® set its foot at Bhadravathi
on 29th May 1999. Having had a social survey among Catholics in the
districts of Shimoga, Davangere and Chitradurga, it was discovered
that 60% of the people's poverty was due to addiction to alcohol and
other substance abuse. Hence the Centre Asha Kiran which was
functioning in Bangalore (Kengeri) was shifted to Bhadravathi in
1999 with its humble beginning in a rented building at Jedikatte,
Bhadravathi. Its own building was inaugurated on 14th November 2001
at Jedikatte. Ever since, its activities have grown by leaps and
bounds.
Approach and Achievements…
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The centre is
easily accessible to the public as it is located beside
Bangalore – Honavar National Highway. It has a serene and calm
atmosphere as it is situated amidst lush green nature.
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Centre, in the last two decades has functioned with the
facilities of treatment and rehabilitation without a break.
Even, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the centre functioned with
all necessary precautions.When it was impossible to treat the
addicts physically due to infection they were treated through
OPD. Counseling was done over the phone.
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Around 5,500
persons have been treated in the Centre so far as in-patients.
Apart from this, several thousands have benefited from this
Centre by way of out-patients and Awareness Programs.
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Having a qualified
and well-experienced Psychiatrist in the staff is one of the
rarest facilities and most effective element of treatment and
rehabilitation of this centre.
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The services of
this Centre are not limited to the locality or district.
Hundreds of addicts from the neighboring districts and at times,
from the neighboring states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa,
Maharashtra, etc. are making use of the facilities of this
centre.
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Individual
attention is given to the patients and follow up has been done
once they return to their families. Periodic reunions along with
other recovered patients in the Centre inspire them to remain
sober and healthy for long.
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Not only the
addict, but his/her whole family is taken care of with
counseling, teaching and instruction. The family support given
by the Centre through periodic reunions is a great help for both
the patient and the family.
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In the last twenty
years, hundreds of Awareness programs have been conducted in
various villages all over Karnataka and a few programs outside
the state too. Awareness on the hazards of Alcoholism and
Substance abuse has been imparted to College Students and School
Children. Various vulnerable groups too have been given the
awareness of drug abuse and alcoholism.
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The Centre conducts
Orientation Program, Field Visit Program and Internship program
for BSW and MSW students, Nursing students and Clinical
Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy and Medical students of
various colleges.
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order to amplify the service, students from Kuvempu University,
Bhadravathi and Sahyadri College, Shimoga have been given
opportunity to render service in the Centre and get the
knowledge and experience of treating the patients.
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As ‘Sickness has no
religion’, till date, this Centre has served everyone without
distinction of caste, creed, race and religion. All those who
have frequented the Centre have experienced peace, harmony and
serenity in the Centre.
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The Centre without
fail celebrates national festivals like Independence Day,
Republic Day, etc. Important days like Day against Drug Abuse
and Illicit Trafficking, Yoga Day, Mental Health Day, etc are
celebrated with appropriate activities.
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A lot of Visitors
come to the centre to have a first-hand experience of the
facilities of the Centre. District Judges, Lions Members, Rotary
Members visit the Centre and encourage the service. A few
Inspection teams have named the centre as a Model for all the
Centers.
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Multiple awareness
programs have been conducted in collaboration with Taluk and
District Legal Cells.
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The Centre has been
awarded with Spandana Award for the year 2010-2011by Indian
Psychiatric Society.
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Apart from
treatment, the Centre also is engaged in research work. For
example, Study of Patternof Psychoactive Substance Use in
Patients Admitted to a Rehabilitation Centre (Journal)
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Several scientific
papers have been presented by the various staff of the Centre.
Find here below thelist of papers:
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Sl. No. |
Title of Paper Presented |
Event |
Timeline |
Under The Banner of |
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Pattern Of Psychoactive Substance Use: A Comparative Study |
ANCIPS-2010 -Jaipur |
17-20 Jan. 2010 |
Indian Psychiatric Society |
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Efficacy of Disulfiram in the Treatment of Alcohol
Dependence Syndrome: A Comparative Study |
ANCIPS-2011 - Delhi |
16-19 Jan. 2011 |
Indian Psychiatric Society |
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A Comparative Study of the Follow Up Rates Between the
Initially Institutionalized and the Non Institutionalized
Patients for Alcohol Dependence Syndrome in a Rural
De-Addiction And Rehabilitation Centre |
ANCIPS-2012 - Kochi |
17-20 Jan. 2012 |
Indian Psychiatric Society |
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Effect of chanting Saama Veda as an adjunct treatment in
relapse prevention among patients with alcohol dependence
syndrome – a pilot study. |
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Research Project in Hand |
The Centre is functioning as a premier institution of treating s.jpeg) ubstance
abuse and alcoholism. It is the most sought after rehabilitation
centre in Shimoga. Those patients,
who after getting
treated in the Centre have returned to their families, a large
number have succeeded in remaining sober which is a proof of the
effective integral care and treatment they received in the Centre.
This, indeed speaks volumes regarding the premier nature of the
Centre. The Centre is fully committed to render this service to
every human being in the future as well.
2. Services
a. Treatment
b. Addiction Counseling
c. Alcoholic Anonymous Meeting
d. Motivational Talks by Sober Addicts
e. Preventive Education
f. Awareness Generation
g. Follow-up
h. Vocational Rehabilitation
i. Home Visit
j. Relapse Management
k. Periodic Re-unions
l. Orientation and Field Visit Programs for B.S.W., M.S.W.,
Nursing, Clinical Psychology and Medical Students
m. Internship
n. Research Work
3. Treatment Plan
a. Admission
i. Enquiry
ii. Screening / Medical Examination
iii. Referral when necessary
b. Detoxification
and Withdrawal Management
c. Re-educative Session
i. Yoga and
Meditation
ii. Lessons
iii. Group Dynamics
iv. Group Therapy
d. Counseling
i. Individual
Counseling
ii. Family Counseling
iii. Group Counseling
e. Entertainment
i. Games
ii. Music
iii. Movies
iv. Cultural Program
e. Discharge
f. Follow-up
Contact us
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Designation |
Project Director |
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Name of the institute |
Asha Kiran Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts |
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House Number |
35/2036 |
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Landmark |
B.H. Road |
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Village/Town/City |
Hosa Jedikatte, Kawalagundi Post |
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Block/Taluka |
Bhadravathi |
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District |
Shimoga |
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Postal/Zip Code |
577229 |
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State |
Karnataka |
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Country |
India |
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Land Number |
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Official Mobile Number |
8105550983 |
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Email Address of the institute |
ashakirancaps@gmail.com |
News and Events
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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking
 On
June 27, 2024, at Asha Kiran Integrated Rehabilitation
Center for Addicts, a unit of Capuchin Krishik Seva
Kendra® observed the International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was attended by
several notable guests, including Ms.
Shashirekha(District Disabled Welfare Officer), Fr. Arun
Lobo, Governing Body Member of Capuchin Krishik Seva
Kendra®Mr.Kumaraswamy S.S. Professor of the Department
of Social Work, Sahyadri Arts College Shimoga, Dr.
Harisha Delanthabettu, H.O.D. of Psychiatry, Subbaiah
Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Mr. Sunil
Kalloora(Excise Area Inspector), and various police
officers. Additionally, students from Kuvempu University
(MSW) and Sahyadri Arts College (BSW), along with
AshaKiran staff and inmates participated in the event.
The day began with a peace procession aimed at raising
awareness about drug abuse. Participants carried
placards with messages promoting the cause. The
procession started at 9:45 AM and highlighted the
community's commitment to combating drug abuse.
Following the procession, a stage program commenced.
Dr.Harish Dalenthbettu delivered an impactful message on
the significance of the day, discussing the effects of
drug abuse and the legal consequences associated with
it. Ms. Shashirekha followed with a motivational speech
on avoiding harmful substances and striving for a
substance-free Shimoga. The chief guest, Fr. Arun Lobo,
gave his presidential address,
emphasizing the importance of community efforts in
tackling these issues. The event also featured cultural
performances by students from both colleges and
AshaKiran inmates, which added a vibrant and engaging
element to the program.
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10th International Yoga Day
 The
10th international yoga day was celebrated at Asha Kiran
Integrated Rehabilitation Center for Addicts, a unit of
Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra® on 21st June 2024, with
great enthusiasm. The program was presided over by the
Project Director, Fr. Prakash Pinto and Mr. Wilson C,
the Yoga Guru, was the resource person of the day. The
celebration was inaugurated with the lighting of a lamp
by the dignitaries and the representatives of the
participants. There were 30 participants including the
staff, inmates of Asha Kiran and a few family members of
the inmates. The Yoga Guru Mr. Wilson C. addressed the
gathering in which he highlighted the benefits of Yoga
in our day-to-day life, and how it can influence our
mental and physical health. The Project Director, Fr.
Prakash Pinto delivered an apt message in which he
elaborated the importance of Yoga, the effects of Yoga
on human life, the contribution of India to the World
through Yoga and how Yoga can play a major role in
overcoming addictions. The short stage
program was concluded with the vote of thanks. After the
stage program, Yoga Guru Mr. Wilson C conducted the Yoga
asanas and all the participants took part in performing
the Yoga asanas. Fr. Miltan Fernandes, the staff member,
hosted the program very beautifully and meaningfully.
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“Mission LiFE” - Lifestyle Environment
 “Our
planets alarm is going off, and it is time to wake up
and take action”. - Leonardo Di Caprio
Today, the environment is influenced more than ever by
human activities. Therefore, our relationship with the
environment should be one of the issues to which
humanity should pay attention to. Pollution, waste and
other environmental problems caused by human activities
are increasing every day. Environmental awareness is an
understanding of the environment, the impacts of human
behaviors on it, and the importance of its protection.
Regarding this, the implementation of the “Mission LiFE”
program was organized on Monday 14th November 2022 at
Asha Kiran IRCA, Jedikatte, Bhadravathi. The event was
presided over by Rev. Fr. Prakash Pinto, Director of
Asha Kiran, accompanied by the Chief guest Mrs. Shubha
Harish, M.A., M.S., Counselor, Vimalasri Consultation,
Bhadravathi. The program was steered efficiently with an
introduction by the MC – Ms. Elsie D’Souza followed by a
welcome speech. The program was inaugurated by lighting
of the lamp by the dignitaries, inmate and support
person (visitor).
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