Family units are the main casualties of alcohol and drugs. Illiteracy adds fuel to the burning frictions. A lot of talk and counseling are given to preserve union in the family set up.
Men folk and even some women are addicted. Some 13 chronic cases had been identified and referred to respective de-addiction centers.
There has been a very few incidence of capital HIV in this group. About 200 people were screened and all proved negative. The children born to HIV parents are referred for investigation and follow up wherever necessary.
With the respective departmental support, people are briefed about health and hygiene and environmental cleanliness. They also conduct human rights and general awareness programmes. Normal attendance in each of these programmes is about 100 participants.
Incidents of suicides and suicidal tendencies are common among the peoples. Occasionally, Maitraye the suicide prevention centre in Pondicherry counsel the people. More than 150 persons have benefitted from these meets.
Common ailments like fever, diarrhea are treated in the dispensary. Chronic cases are referred to government hospital. Our motive is timely intervention and tries to save the sick’s from quacks and self medication.
During natural calamities, we support the affected with food, shelter and help to renovate a few damaged huts. In the hour of tribulations like tsunami, Thane etc., Om Shanti is looked upon by people as a place of refuge.
