GOAL

The focus is for person with drug problem and their family to achieve a “holistic
recovery” and provide support and guidance to prevent recurrence of drug abuse.

Information Dissemination campaign of ordinance No.0506-13, Series of 2013 (An

Ordinance Mandating Random Drug Testing in all Establishments in Davao City
Employing Ten (10) or more Employees and Establishing the same as a Requirement
in the Acquisition and Renewal of Business Permits.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

 To create a facility that would allow the public to have access to the Mayor or to a
reliable custodian of information to whom information can be reported in
confidence without fear of reprisal from those involved in illegal drugs.
 To create an entity that can take hold of the opportunity created by
 To provide a program for persons with drug problem towards smooth
reintegration and independent functioning within their families and communities.
 Specifically, to counsel persons with drug problem to cope and manage their
cravings for prohibited drugs; to teach and instruct them in prevention or
management of relapse; to provide services designed to increase self-reliance
and integration into society through educational, vocational, and social programs;
and to develop skills training for them to deal with high risk factors in coordination
with the Department of Health and other partner agencies.
 To comply the information and education component of Section 14 of Ordinance
No. 050613; to inform and educate the affected business sector of the above-
cited ordinance and the date of its affectivity for compliance; to enable the
affected business establishments make a plan of action/activities to implement
compliance of said ordinance in their respective workplace; to create and sustain
a healthy and good working condition at the workplace for employees and
management in Davao City; to sustain a productive work force by preventing the
proliferation of dangerous drugs in Davao City.
 Aims, Objectives and Outcomes
 Aims
 To improve outcomes for young people affected by parental substance
misuse and raise awareness of ‘Hidden Harm' in the community.
 Objectives
 Provide 1:1 interventions for young people affected
 Provide group-work programmes for young people affected
 Provide support and training for those in regular contact with young people
affected
 Provide ‘Hidden Harm' awareness sessions with year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students
 Outcomes
 Young people affected will have better understanding of dependency and
contributing factors
 Young people will gain new experiences and acquire new skills through
group-work
 Young people will share previous experience and positive coping strategies
 Young people will have increased resilience and self-esteem
 Raised awareness of ‘Hidden Harm' in the community. Those in regular
contact with target group will have strengthened support networks.
 Young people can become volunteers and/ or join the youth forum to
enhance their confidence and skills and further develop their education
while having the opportunity to be part of positive influences.