DROP-IN CENTRE
Drop-in Centre
In addition to providing professional help from trained counsellors to those affected by addiction, WE CARE empowers those who are recovering to embark on their own recovery journey. We do this by offering a safe and non-judgemental environment where a recovering person can seek on-going support as they reintegrate into society.
Our Drop-In Centre is a safe and supportive place for those who are recovering to bond with safe, recovering friends. At the centre, a wide range of holistic activities are conducted that allow recovering persons to more easily reintegrate into family and work life.
Kindly note that to participate in drop-in centre activities, you first have to be a registered WE CARE counselling client - which will involve an intake session with a counsellor. You can then sign up as a drop-in centre member.
Our weekly programme includes:
Life skills workshop
For recovering people who are ready to re-enter the workforce and re-integrate with society, we introduce basic life skills training to help them improve their employability, such as social and communication skills.
These include lessons on how to handle job interviews, basic financial management, smartphone use, computer skills as well as Business English.
These classes are also open to anyone who want to improve themself.
Exercise & Relaxation
Recovering people can engage in physical activities in WE CARE's premises. Self-defence Taekwondo and yoga are currently offered. There are plans to revive badminton sessions at the Kampong Ubi Community Centre when it is ready to allow playing. Within the Kembangan-Chai Chee Community Hub where we are situated, there is a futsal court where soccer sessions can be organised. Other activities that have been conducted include calisthenics and qi gong.
Those who prefer more cerebral activities can play Chess or a round of Scrabble.
And you can always relax with books and DVDs at the library lounge.
WE CARE also conducts regular walks to places such as Thomson Ridge, Chestnut Nature Park, Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore Zoo and other areas of interest. Visits to the National Museum and the National Gallery are also conducted.
As the safe distancing restrictions lift, we will introduce more exercise, sports and recreational activities.
Creative Therapy
WE CARE has a creative workshop equipped with art and craft materials.
Members of the Drop-In centre can draw or paint and explore various avenues of creative expression, which may help them to regulate their emotions.
They can also participate in interesting crafts such as folding origami cranes or paper cutting.
Enrichment
Coffee brewing and tea appreciation are some enrichment activities offered.
Those who are interested in music can play on their favourite instrument in the library lounge area.
Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers are encouraged to look after our gardens and actively nurture them.
And if you love to cook or bake, do join us for our baking sessions.
WE CARE is always open to new ideas on how to enrich the lives of those that we treat.
All activities at our Drop-In Centre are free of charge and are open to WE CARE drop-in members.
Contact us at 3165 8017 to sign up for any of our drop-in activities. Alternatively, you can email help@wecare.org.sg
