MERCY HOUSE
Drugs Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre
About Us
Mercy House Drugs Treatment and Rehabilitation Project was started by Mr. P. Sumith Herdly Fernando in 1998, and today it’s a very successful project where young men, through residential care can get free from drug addictions. The project provides counselling, medical assistance, emotional and spiritual support, as well as family support while these men are away for the six-month residential program.
What Do We Do?
Hospitality & Medication
Individual & Group Counselling
Vocational Training
Indoor & Outdoor Recreational Activities
Mental, Physical & Spiritual Education
Family Reunion
After Care & Follow up
Sports & Leisure
Prevention & Awareness School Activities
Value Statement
Serving clients Responsibly
Demonstrating, concern, courtesy and responsiveness in carrying out the organizations mission and vision.
Conducting yourself Professionally
Carrying out organizational and operational duties with positive leadership exemplified by open and honest communication, dedication, creativity, integrity and compassion.
Treating others with Respect
Promoting and adhering to non-discriminatory practices, personal autonomy, individual rights and well- begin.
Community Collaboration
Develop and maintain a responsible, accountable and supportive partnership with other professionals, friendly organizations and the community at large to ensure and promote overall health and start well.
What is drug addiction?
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.† It is considered a brain disorder because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.
Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of an organ in the body, both have serious harmful effects, and both are, in many cases, preventable and treatable. If left untreated, they can last a lifetime and may lead to death.
Why do people take drugs?
In general, people take drugs for a few reasons:
To feel good
Drugs can produce intense feelings of pleasure. This initial euphoria is followed by other effects, which differ with the type of drug used. For example, with stimulants such as cocaine, the high is followed by feelings of power, self-confidence, and increased energy. In contrast, the euphoria caused by opioids such as heroin is followed by feelings of relaxation and satisfaction.
To feel better
Some people who suffer from social anxiety, stress, and depression start using drugs to try to feel less anxious. Stress can play a major role in starting and continuing drug use as well as relapse (return to drug use) in patients recovering from addiction.
To do better
Some people feel pressure to improve their focus in school or at work or their abilities in sports. This can play a role in trying or continuing to use drugs, such as prescription stimulants or cocaine.
Curiosity and social pressure
In this respect, teens are particularly at risk because peer pressure can be very strong. Adolescence is a developmental period during which the presence of risk factors, such as peers who use drugs, may lead to substance use.
Our Mission & vision
“Mercy Community Centre, which operates as Mercy House is a leading organization that provides holistic structured recovery programs in a residential environment for adults with drugs, alcohol and etc… To empower them to regain their physical, mental and emotional health.”
The Mercy Community Center that supports the Mercy House is a leading organization that offers. Responsive treatment that encompasses innovative strategies with seamless transitions that ensures client and family recovery accordingly to always satisfy the client . Provides a supportive culture where our treatment team has a passion and knowledge to deliver programmes and services with bio-psycho-social approach. Partners with other caring community friendly organizations. Maintains a current awareness of the continuum of choices available to our requests in an environment that is economically viable satisfaction.
Testimonials
★★★★★
“I was addicted to drugs from my childhood. I was in a critical situation and I was unable to quit. Then I found this centre. After my treatment I’m, all good now. This is the only option to get rid of drug addiction. Thank you Mercy House.”
Chamika Lakshan
★★★★★
“good facilities, food also good especially appreciate about the staff members. solving the problems in addition to family issues also. I recommend this place for young crowds willing to get rid of addiction. Thanks.”
Antony Dias
★★★★★
“I was forced by my parents to go to this place because of my addiction. At first, I was filled with hatred and was not happy at all. Staffs were so good to me they thought me everything. Also, they helped me to recover, Now I’m living a happy life with my family. “
Brahmesh Thavarajah