SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE

PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTERS : MRS SHAMIM GARDA CAPE TOWN MRS CAROL DU TOIT 23 MARCH 2010

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE BRIEF OVERVIEW AND NATIONAL FOOTPRINT

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE BIENNIAL REPORT : PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Extensive process of accreditation of all SANCA organisations in order to ensure compliance with minimum norms and standards Standardisation of SANCA out-patient treatment programmes in final stages Development of in-house treatment outcome evaluation tool will be completed during the course of 2010 Development of a national research policy to approve, screen and monitor research within SANCA Six manuals, two of which have been accredited, were developed for use in SANCA awareness and prevention programmes

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE BIENNIAL REPORT : PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Cont) Database and standardised statistical forms designed for prevention and community development services Approval of guidelines for community development by SANCA National Management Board (2009) Compilation of SANCA Community Development manual SANCA National toll free number introduced ( SANCA/ ) Launch of 3 year Behaviour Change campaign, the “Gold Rush Campaign” Finalisation, printing and distribution of SANCA Human Resources manual Personnel Orientation and Internal Accreditation system for SANCA staff in final stages of development

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE BIENNIAL REPORT : PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Cont) Inventory and database of SANCA training programmes and facilitators compiled Standardisation of SANCA empowerment/capacity building programmes underway Development and implementation of SANCA Financial Policy Compilation of policies speaking to issues such as fraud and sustainability (income generation) in process

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA 2010 FOCUS ON SOCCER WORLD CUP AND SANCA WEEK ( JUNE 2010) Awareness Clinical Services 24 Hour Helpline ( SANCA) Gold Rush Campaign/International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN INTRODUCTION CORE AREAS -Strengthen liaison and networking -Development and expansion of services -Strengthen financial sustainability -SANCA structures and communication -Structure for Directors - Financial sustainability -Succession plan

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (Cont) SANCA 2020 VISION SANCA TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE MOST INCLUSIVE AND EFFECTIVE ORGANISATION IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION IN AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (Cont) MISSION STATEMENT SANCA National will be able : -To develop, expand and sustain multiple addictive behaviour services in Africa through partnerships with governments and other stakeholders - To influence policy formulation and to lobby for safer communities - To strengthen the corporate image through effective marketing of our footprint

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (Cont) MEDIUM – LONGTERM OBJECTIVES -To develop and expand addiction services -To increase financial sustainability - To strengthen SANCA’s recognised brand of services -To strengthen and expand effective organisational structures and inter-organisational communication methods -To implement a recruitment and retention plan for professional staff -To enhance strong leadership through a developmental succession and transformation plan

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SANCA NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (Cont) CHALLENGES - Gaps in services - Need for regulation of Treatment Centres/Halfway Houses - Recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers - Changing patient profile and needs in the field of addiction - Increasing demand for services - Need for co-ordination of services

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE CONCLUSION SANCA striving to align with DOSD transformation policy Active promotion of implementation of National Drug Masterplan Support for Act 70 of 2008 SANCA positioned to offer empowerment/capacity building and mentoring to emerging organisations SANCA’s intention to maintain and strengthen strategic partnerships

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