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Substance Abuse

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Bedochel is a substance abuse and addiction outpatient treatment program with complete abstinence as our primary goal. We utilize community resources along with locally trained professionals to ensure quality and comprehensive services.  

General Information:

The program is conducted by the Ministry of Health Staff. The SWAT program is designed to assist people overcome addictions. SWAT (Substance Withdrawal Addiction Treatment) in four levels. The staff uses state of the art treatment approaches including the K.A.R.E. ®©   Knowledge Awareness Recovery Education treatment curriculum. This curriculum was designed and created for multi-cultural populations and uses only hands on, experiential lessons to engage the participants. No lectures are presented.

Services:
•  Individual counseling
•  Group counseling
•  Family counseling
•  Anger management
•  Tobacco Education and referral
•  HIV/AIDS/STD education and referral
•  Substance abuse education
•  Conflict Resolution
•  Problem-solving skills
•  12 step support groups are offered and utilized in the community
•  Referral services

Goals:
•  Complete abstinence from all mood altering chemicals
•  Provide a safe and confidential environment for participants to grow and learn
•  Provide comprehensive assessment and referral
•  Assist participants in regaining their lives back through community involvement
•  Use culturally relevant leaders to assist in the recovery process

Resource Numbers:

•  Ministry of Health School Office: 488-4804
•  21st Century: 488-6865
•  Tobacco Office: 488-8118
•  Probation Office: 488-2482
•  Prevention: 488-6252
•  School Health - Student Assistance Program: 488-4575
•  Ministry of Justice (Youth): 488-1218

Staff:
Mike Marinelli, CADC II, CSAC, ICADC - Clinical Supervisor
Alex Ngiraingas, BS - Social Worker II
Lory Arbedul - Counselor Aid
Ellen Chiokai - Clerk

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Contact Information:
Bedochel Center
PO Box 6027
Koror, Palau PW 96940
Phone: 488-4711/1164
Fax: 488-1164
Email: Bedochel@palau-health.net

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