Lydia Lobo
Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore
Mangalore, Aug 28: LINK de-addiction and counseling centre which was born on August 25, 1991 has completed 22 years of service in the field of de-addiction and counseling by getting many people to the mainstream of life. To mark this day a programme was arranged at the centre for all the ex-patients and their family members.
Nearly 200 people gathered for the family get-together. The main aims of the programme were celebrating anniversary and follow up programme of the ex-patients and their family members recognizing and honouring for leading the sober life.
Ravish Thunga, executive committee member of LINK, consultant psychiatrist and director of Manswini inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. As a symbol, 22 lamps were lit by different people to mark the importance of the day.
Addressing the gathering Dr Ravish Thunga said, “To live a sober and peaceful life, each one needs the support from family, friends and society. Various substances make man to suffer every day. Leading an addiction free life is a great success which leads a person towards success.”
Sabeerahamed Mulla, ITDP officer expressed his gratitude towards LINK for the good work they are doing for the society by helping the various people to live with dignity.
Dr Prakash Tharien, vice president of LINK management committee presided over programme. In his speech he told that it is a tedious job, which needs lot of patience, commitment and responsibility. The LINK team is at the beck and call of each person to help them to lead a good life.
Judith Mascarenhas, treasurer of LINK AACC, Denis D’Silva, Roshan Castelino, the executive committee members of LINK were present for the programme. The ex-patients who are leading a sober life were honoured by the guests. Entertainment programme was arranged by the inmates.
Diwakar, residential counselor of LINK welcomed the guests. Lydia Lobo, administrator of LINK presented the report of various activities conducted in 2012-13. Manjunath, counselor gave vote of thanks. Melwin Fernandes, project coordinator and Reena D’Souza, staff nurse managed the programme.
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