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EDUCATION

NCDs Peer Education 

Become an active peer educator who can cater to your community's health and wellbeing development

Are you a passionate citizen who is driven to contribute and serve your society? Are you concerned about the health and well-being of your friends and family? Or do you simply want to know more about ‘The socio-economically transmitted disease’ which is a major 21st Century health concern ? 

As an 'Act on NCD' participant you will be trained to become a health conscious community engager in the area of NCDs for personal and community well being.

ACUDETOX COUNSELLING

The NADA protocol is an adjunctive formula tool that can be incorporated into any treatment modality for substance misuse, stress reduction, wellness, trauma and associated issues. It is designed for those who are already working in the stress reduction service, addiction treatment services, or trauma center or who want to add to their knowledge and provide other treatment options for their clients. This course is a blended learning experience – theory, practical, group work, ongoing assessment, individual examinations, continuing clinical and professional development and sustained membership.

Youth: A closing gate to tobacco world  

BECOME AN ACTIVE PEER EDUCATOR WHO CAN CATER TO YOUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING DEVELOPMENT PEER EDUCATION

This course covers broad aspects of India public health problems of tobacco use, promotion and helps you to identify ways to implement tobacco control policies. You will become proficient in areas not just related to tobacco control, but also practice the art of peer learning and support. There will be 3 levels of capacity building starting with ‘Foundational’, ‘Advanced’ and ‘Expert’. From each of this level the learner will move from being a ‘Peer educator’ to ‘Peer supporter’ to ‘Peer leader’ respectively.  

Alcohol use: Adolescence peer learning  

BECOME AN ACTIVE PEER EDUCATOR WHO CAN CATER TO YOUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING DEVELOPMENT PEER EDUCATION

Harmful alcohol use in early adolescence can lead to adult alcohol abuse and dependence and a greater risk of severe psychiatric and other consequences. 

We are working with schools, parents and the community to build an understanding of the short- and long-term risks of alcohol consumption in youth, whilst also aiming to prevent underage sales through retailers.