Diaspora Outreach Developments Foundation Incorporated (DODFI)
In most African communities’ mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse are not given the same attention as other diseases are. For instance, in most communities the mentally ill are considered to be bewitched and therefore do not require modern medicine treatments. Most healthcare facilities that take care of people that suffer from these diseases are located in urban settings and are not easily accessible by the rural populations.
A holistic treatment approach that considers the provision of care to patients that is based on a mutual understanding of their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions is the approach DODFI’s program will implement.
This will include the following: a) Patient-Centered Care, b) Respect for patient preferences, c) Coordination and integration of care, d) Information and education, e) Physical comfort, f) Emotional support, g) Involvement of family and friends, h) Continuity and transition and i) Access to medical care.
DODFI plans to execute its holistic wellness program through implementation of the following projects:
Choose a project and provide a helping hand to support people in dire need and do not know how or where to start their healing journey.
Overview: In the heart of African communities, silent battles rage—mental illness, alcohol dependency, and drug abuse. Yet, these struggles remain veiled, overshadowed by misconceptions and lack of awareness. DODFI stands at the crossroads of compassion and change.
Across villages and hamlets, mental health languishes in the shadows. The afflicted are whispered about, labeled as bewitched. Access to modern medicine eludes them, and hope wanes. Urban healthcare centers stand distant, leaving rural populations stranded.
Enter the Holistic Mental Illness, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehab Program. Our mission? To weave a safety net that spans beyond physical ailments. Here’s how:
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
– NELSON MANDELA
Together, we’ll rewrite narratives, stitch broken threads, and kindle flames of hope. Donate today. Be the catalyst. Be the healing touch. 🌿🌟💙