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Not many people know that there is a place in Hallgate, Nigel, where people from 18 years upwards are helped to make new lives for themselves. The premises, formerly a farm, have been converted into what is now the Freedom Recovery Centre. The name says it all. It caters for those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs and the main thing is that people go there of their own free will and not with any court order. It was founded by Pastor Derick Matthews who says, “When I saw the land I just knew I had to open up a re-habilitation centre there” That was four years ago and his enthusiasm has not waned nor has he ever looked back. The centre has been an amazing success and does not only cater for local people but for those who come from as far as Durban and Pretoria etc. When DRC opened it’s doors in December 2008 it was just Pastor Derick and his parents, Martie and Cyril – plus a dream to help as many people as they could to regain their freedom from addiction. Five addicts started at the centre, who all wanted to break from their past. At first the homestead on the smallholding was enough but soon the need became so high that a stable had to be converted into sleeping quarters. Today FRC has the capacity for 40 full-time recovering addicts – or residents as they are known at the centre. Pastor Derick has been in the re-hab facility for 13 years. From a young age he knew it was the field he wanted to work in. FRC accommodates people on six month, three month and six weeks programmes. The six month programme is divided into two levels. Residents reflect on where they are coming from and breaking with the past. On the second level they focus on where they are going to. Various other aspects come into this course, such as group therapy, health and nutrition and emorional healing, to name a few. Once
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residents have completed their programme they have an option to enter into a third phase where they act as coaches to other recovering addicts. One resident who lost a leg as a result of a heroin overdose, turned his life around and is now gearing himself to raise awareness at schools about drugs and how they affected his life. “In this type of ministry we deal with life and death on a daily basis,” says Pastor Derick. “At FRC we believe that in most cases addiction is a plaster that is put over a deeper sore,” says Pieter Stols, a counselor at the centre. Sometimes there are serious underlying issues, such as abuse, neglect or trauma, wich need treatment.” The FRC is grateful for sponsorships and looks to the future when extensions will be made to FRC. Residents have weekends free and days when parents can visit. They have formed their own sports activities and although three healthy meals are provided, some of the residents also love the opportunity to cook in their own kitchen, recently retiled by the Nigel Rotary Anns. They attend church in Nigel and no-one forces them to go, they all want to go. If you want to know more about the Freedom Recovery Centre or would like to become involved, contact Pastor Derick on 082 506 7890.
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