Insights, field reports, prevention activities, and updates on adolescent mental health and substance use prevention in Malawi.
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At Mtendere Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to providing support, hope, healing, and recovery for individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.
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We are pleased to announce that Mtendere Rehabilitation Center will be fully operational from the first week of January. Professional assessments and admissions will begin at this time.
At Mtendere, we are committed to restoration, dignity, and a hopeful future for every adolescent struggling with substance abuse.
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Adolescent substance use and addiction remain a growing concern in Malawi, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas where young people face increasing social, economic, and psychological pressures. In response to this challenge, Mtendere Rehabilitation Center (MRC) continues to strengthen its prevention and treatment efforts through collaboration with key stakeholders. Recently, Mtendere Rehabilitation Center held a strategic engagement meeting with the District Health Management Team (DHMT 4th of Feb ) in Mzuzu to introduce its work, share its service model, and explore opportunities for collaboration in adolescent mental health and substance use prevention. A Preventive and Holistic Approach During the meeting, Mtendere presented its preventive session framework, which is implemented in schools, youth clubs, families, and community settings.
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Mental Health Clubs are proving to be a powerful platform for early prevention of substance use and addiction among adolescents. Through peer-led discussions, life-skills training, and mentorship, learners are empowered to make healthy choices.
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Mtendere Rehabilitation Center conducted preventive mental health and substance abuse awareness sessions in secondary schools, reaching over 1,300 learners and teachers across Mzuzu.
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Community involvement is essential for successful reintegration of adolescents recovering from substance addiction. Mtendere’s outreach model focuses on awareness, stigma reduction, and support.
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