Mangaluru: Yenepoya Wellness, Counselling, Day Care and Rehabilitation Centre – YENCOURAGE inauguration was held on Wednesday, June 26, at 9.30 AM at Yenepoya Nursing Home building, Kankanady, Mangaluru.
The day is also celebrated as International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The ribbon cutting of the new centre was conducted by Dr P V Bhandary, Director of AV Baliga Hospital, Udupi, in the presence of Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor Yenepoya (deemed to be University) and Farhaad Yenepoya.
Dr Bhandary spoke on his experiences dealing with persons with substance abuse. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi highlighted the need for such a facility in Mangaluru. Dr Anil Kakunje, Head, Department of Psychiatry welcomed all the guests.
The facility has day care services with food, where patients will be given vocational training and they spend time in activities of their interest. Fun activities, music, games, exercise, computer assisted training programs are available. Patients of any age can avail the facility. The centre is professionally managed with Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Counsellors and Rehabilitation specialists for out-patient and in-patient consultations. Long stay facility is available for chronic psychiatric disorders and de-addiction.
