Riflessi Sajfin 2013

Posted by & filed under OASI Events, Press Releases.

On Saturday 10th August the OASI Foundation's Prevention Team held the 22nd edition of the annual open-air festival Riflessi Sajfin, at the Menqa in Marsalforn Gozo.

The three hour festival, which was presented by Joseph Refalo and Kelly Cassar, was a huge success, with a variety of artists performing on stage and with hundreds of Maltese, Gozitans and foreigners attending the event.

A number of new performers and other established singers and dancers were given the opportunity to perform this year including Deborah C, YADA Dance Academy Gozo, Qala Folk Group, Gozo Line Dancers by Josephine Farrugia, Power House, Brenton Azzopardi, and Sarah Bonnici.

The Organising Committee of Riflessi Sajfin 2013 would like to thank all the sponsors who have made this event possible, namely: APS Bank, St. James Hospital, Dominic’s Department Store, The Alfred Mizzi Foundation – The Atrium, AX Foundation and GO. Also, Nectar Group of Companies, Malta Tourism Authority, Farsons Faoundation, Kempinski Hotel, Calypso Hotel, Soreda Hotel, Preluna Hotel, Solana Hotel, Bella Vista Hotel, Park Hotel, Ramla Bay Resort, Tony & Guy, Odyssey Restaurant, Kartell Restaurant, Annie’s Salon, Marlena’s Hair Mania, Sempre Bella Beauty Salon, Pebbles Restaurant, Elysian Beauty Salon and Smuggler’s Cave Restaurant. We would like to take the time to thank them all for all their support.

Special thanks goes to all those who participated on and behind stage and the general public who have always given OASI Foundation their support and appreciation. Thank you all for helping once again and for the 22nd time to make Riflessi Sajfin 2013 the success that it was!

Press Coverage:

Communication in its many forms

Posted by & filed under News, OASI Events.

The Group of OASI Volunteers organised a very successful seminar which was held at Manresa.

'Communication in its many forms'  was the subject covered. Psychologist Mr. Laner Cassar led two sessions in the morning and then Katerina Thome followed through with a session ' Relaxation and Stress through the Breath'.

Both sessions were interesting and informative. OASI would like to thank Mr Cassar and Ms Thome for their time and their presence during these sessions.

 

Press Coverage:

OASI Day 2013

Posted by & filed under News, OASI Events, Press Releases.

Each year on the 26th of June the world celebrates the International Day against Drugs promoted annually by the United Nations. But this same date is also OASI Foundation Day in Gozo, this OASI celebrates its 22nd Anniversary.

To commemorate this event, on the 26th of June, activities were held exclusively for current and past OASI service users. Then on Sunday, the 30th of June, at the St. Michael’s Hall of the OASI premises, the Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Mario Grech assisted by the Director General of the OASI Foundation, Fr. Emmanuel Cordina and Mgr. Carm Farrugia, Assistant Director of Caritas, celebrated the Holy Eucharist as a thanksgiving service.

Mgr Mario Grech emphasised that OASI has evolved throughout these 22 years thanks to the determination and aspiration of the founder, Fr. Emmanuel Cordina and the willpower of the clients who willingly sought help in order to overcome their problems. He enphasised that while it is positive that the civil authorities continue to support OASI financially they must enhance their willful efforts to bring to accountability those persons who are constantly threathening and robbing the lives of the weak members of our society.

Present for this celebration were the Board of Directors, the Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo, members of Parliament, staff, volunteers, benefactors, clients and their families.

The OASI Award presented by the OASI Director General this year went to the Gozo Diocese, Microsoft Malta & Exigy and to Mr. Joseph V. Refalo Jr and Mr. Noel Xerri, whose made it possible for OASI to improve its ICT performance. Afterwards everyone present joined in to socialise together with food and refreshments.

22 Years of Continuous and Caring Activity Throughout its existence, OASI has always believed that Prevention is better than cure. While OASI is mostly associated with problems related to addiction, its field of work is wider than one may think. In fact it has been very couragious to create alternative edutainment activities for all generation to keep them out of the mess of substance abuse. It has helped thousands of children, youths and adults alike.

Through its wide spectrum of caring services operated from its headquarters in Gozo OASI reached out to its service users coming from Malta and Gozo, who represent a cross-section of the whole leader scale of society. OASI made its stronghold in its educational and preventive program in all schools in Gozo.

Each year it reaches out to all students from an early stage at their primary level into the post-secondary level of their education, supporting them along the way with its preventive activities. In the last 12 months, 3641 children and youths benefitted from its preventive program apart several parental skills sessions and the various interventions on local and national radio and television stations. To these one has to add the Foundation’s official magazine, OASI.com with its valuable informative and educational articles, distributed to all the households in Gozo.

The most acknowledged OASI activity is its treatment & rehabilitation program based on the 12 Steps of AA, where thousands of persons suffering from intensive addiction problems have found a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals ready to assist them in their recovery from their addiction be it from drugs, alcohol or any other dependency.

Last year some 289 individuals benefited from the OASI intensive residential and outpatients therapeutic services, 38% of which are Gozitans.

All services are provided free of charge. Those who want to support OASI Foundation may send their contribution to the Director General, OASI Centre, 5, Triq Wied Sara, Victoria VCT2963, Gozo.

 

Press Coverage: 

 

OASI visits schools to raise awareness against drug abuse

Posted by & filed under OASI Services.

The OASI Foundation was funded in Gozo on the 26th June 1991. Three main departments work around the clock in order to provide our community with services related to the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse and addiction.

OASI said that this means that its main priorities are to ensure that the general public is fully informed about the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs, to provide counselling services to those who are going through a crisis which could lead to substance abuse and to implement a program which is dedicated to those who have fallen victims to addiction.

OASI’s motto is ‘Prevention is Better than Cure’ so part of the Primary Prevention department’s work is to create awareness to students from the age of Year 1 to Post-Secondary Schools in all schools in Gozo both public and church schools.

In the scholastic year that is coming to an end, the officers of the Primary Prevention have met 656 students in Primary Level, 710 in secondary level and 77 in Post-Secondary. So as one can see it has been quite a buzzing year here in the Prevention Department.

With recent research confirming that drug abuse is on the increase, and that the age of abusers is always decreasing, we believe that Prevention services may help to fight against these numbers, trying to keep victims of drug abuse, and addiction as low as possible.

If someone needs the help of the OASI Foundation or needs some information, one can call on 21563333 and there one will be directed to the service needed.

Press Coverage:

 

Riflessi Sajfin 2012

Posted by & filed under OASI Events, Press Releases.

Riflessi Sajfin 2012

On Saturday 11th of August, presented its 21st edition of  its annual open air festival Riflessi Sajfin at Il- Menqa, Marsalforn.

The OASI Foundation stages Riflessi Sajfin with three clear aims in mind: primarily, to promote local talent as an alternative leisure and to provide prospective young artists an opportunity to exhibit themselves on a professionally equipped stage in front of a big audience.

Secondly, the events provide a channel through which OASI can promote its preventive messages against alcohol and drug abuse, and thirdly to provide free, family-friendly entertainment in return for its support during the years.

The three-hour festival was a huge success, with hundreds of Maltese, Gozitans and foreigners attending the event. The festival's stage was made available by the Culture Department of the Gozo Ministry and was equipped with the latest light techno-logy (by MICHO) and sound technology (by ProStage Sound). The event was presented by Christabelle Borg and Deborah C.

A big thankyou goes to  Lombard Bank, The Farsons Foundation, General Soft Drinks Ltd sponsored through Kristal Water, Central Academy of Dance, Lorne Cremona Photography, Smugglers Cave Restaurant and Pizzeria, MICHO, Pro Stage, SMC Design, Gozo Culture and Information Office, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Grand Hotel, Downtown Hotel, Arzella Restaurant, San Antonio Hotel and Spa., Odyssey Restaurant, Hair Cutz, Arkadia, Mark Xiberras Hair Studio, Looks Hair Salon, Roma Enterprise Ltd, Ta’ Panellu, Pulena, Marlene D and Murella. 

The OASI Foundation would also like to thank everyone who helped and supported in this event.

 

Press Coverage:

 

OASI Day 2012 & Open Day

Posted by & filed under News, OASI Events, Press Releases.

On Sunday, 24th June 2012, the OASI Foundation organised an Open Day to celebrate the 20th Anniversary from the opening of the Administrative Centre at 5, Wied Sara Street, Victoria.

Visitors to the Centre benefited from a variety of activities organised for all the family, which included a Harley Davidson Motorbike Show, Bouncing Castle, Face painting, Guided tour of the OASI Premises, Ex-Clients’ Sharing, White Elephant Stall and a show by Greenfields. A section was also dedicated to Maltese Arts and a food and drinks stall.

The Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, and the Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family, Chris Said, were present to support this important event for the Foundation, and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.

 

Press Coverage:

Youth of the Year 2011

Posted by & filed under News, OASI Events, Press Releases.

The last edition of the prestigious annual event of Youth of the Year was held by OASI Foundation, last Saturday at Hotel Ta’ Cenc, Sannat, Gozo. Present for this national event were H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, Members of Parliament and heads of voluntary organisations and various educational and civil departments.

H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono and Fr. Cordina in their address acknowledged publicly the immeasurable amount of voluntary activity done for no personal gain but solely and constantly for philanthropic reasons by many Maltese and Gozitan youths. They all emphasized that a person does voluntary work mainly with one aim in mind and heart – that of helping others in need. “Although there is no material gain, the emotional one cannot be estimated as is it enormous,” said Sarah Borg in her address to those present. Dr. Abela and the Gozo Minister emphasised on the work done by the OASI Foundation in the last 20 years, especially on creating this National Award that highlights the youths in a positive manner.

Fr. Cordina concluded his speech by publicily announcing that the OASI Foundation, voluntarily and out of respect for the hightest civil institution of the country the Presidency of the Republic, as from last Saturday edition of the YOYA Award will cease organising the event through a loyal handover of the Presidential Award for the Volunteers launched earlier this year under the auspicies of the H.E Dr. George Abela, President of Malta.

Four youths, two from Gozo and two from Malta qualified for the final event held last Saturday. The nominations were presented by various organisations around Malta and Gozo. As the tradition requested, the event started with the acknowledgement of all nominees with a certificate and a commemorative trophy presented to each one of the nominees by the Director General of OASI Foundation Fr. Emmanuel Cordina, assisted by last ambassador of Youth of the Year, Ms. Sarah Borg.

Naturally the most exciting moment of the evening was when Public Notary Dr. Enzo Refalo proclaimed the verdict of the Selection Committee. An outbreak of applause greeted the announcement of Maria Pellicano from Siggiewi, Malta as the Youth of the Year 2011. From the detailed report read out to the public present by Notary Enzo Refalo, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, it was evident that the members of this year’s committee had a tough decision on their hands, due to the great amount of initiatives and dedication manifested in all the nominees’ community work.

H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela presented Maria Pellicano with the Youth of the Year Shield for 2011.

Maria Pellicano was nominated from the group S.T.A.N.D (Strive towards ability not disability). She did not only assist S.T.A.N.D by supporting the members in their activities but also helped other initiatives whenever time permitted her. In fact Maria also does voluntary work with: Agenzija Appogg – she helps the families that in their daily needs by empowering them through the provision of basic social skills, which are fundamental in the running of a family, Sisters of Madre Tereza – helps in the organization and running up of the summer school and also with the “doposcoula” during the winter time, Faith Alive – helps youths aged from 13 years in their spiritual formation.

The OASI Foundation would like to congratulate Maria Pellicano, and all the other nominees for taking the time to see past the material value of what life offers and help others in need. The Foundation would also like to thank its sponsors who, through their generous donations have made this special event possible: the Department of Customer Care at the Ministry for Gozo, National Youths Council, Malta Community Chest Fund, Hotel Ta’ Cenc, Prostage Sound, CVC Communications, Lorne Cremona Photography, Michael Grech Financial Investment Srvice Ltd. and Lombard Bank Ltd.

 

Press Coverage:

The OASI Foundation launches a new Research Study

Posted by & filed under OASI Services, Press Releases.

On Wednesday The OASI Foundation officially launched the Research Study: “Young People in Gozo – A Study (2).” The launching was held at the OASI Centre Conference Hall in Wied Sara Street, Victoria, under the auspices of the Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono and the research will be carried out through funding received under one of the eco Gozo schemes.

About 10 years ago, Fr. Emmanuel Cordina, the Director of the OASI Foundation, felt the need to carry out a detailed study regarding youths’ perspectives, with the aim of building effective prevention programs in order to create more awareness in our society. During this period of time, society changed and again the OASI Foundation felt the need to update the study in order to have a better understanding of the present youth generation.

The present study, apart from being a follow up of the first one, will also highlight and focus on present patterns, which might have not existed or were not related to youths, ten years ago.

The Minister for Gozo, praised the foundation for taking this initiative and said how pleased she was that these funds will be invested towards the benefits of the young Gozitan generation through a youth research study covering various areas.

Eventually the results will lead to the development of new prevention programmes and policies related to the aspirations and social situations of Gozitan Youths, with the aim of contributing towards a healthier and more serene life. According to Dr Andrew Azzopardi, the researcher engaged to carry out the study, “the voice of young people will be at the centre of this research.”

The target group involves children and youths between the ages of 10 and 30, in 3 distinct groups and the research aims to redevelop various agendas some of which were covered by the previous study, whilst introducing others which have gained importance in the modern day youth scene, such as the impact of new and emerging technologies

Values will also be given predominance in the study, especially by bringing youths more closely into the investigation process, and giving space to youths to interpret themselves.

Meanwhile the research study comes under many themes including lifestyle, sexuality, bullying, work and study and many others.

The research study intends to obtain its data through questionnaires directed at youths, interviews with various social stakeholders and focus groups and aims at empowering the youths’ voice and highlight any possible discrepancies that society might prevail regarding youths and current social issues.

Press Coverage:

Riflessi Sajfin 2011

Posted by & filed under OASI Events, Press Releases.

On Saturday 6th August, the OASI Foundation's Primary Prevention Team in collaboration with The Malta Vodafone Foundation, held the 19th edition of the annual open-air festival Riflessi Sajfin, at the Menqa in Marsalforn, Gozo.

There are three clear aims behind staging Riflessi Sajfin. Primarily  to promote local talent as an alternative leisure by providing for prospective young artists an opportunity to exhibit themselves on a professionally equipped stage in front of a big audience. Secondly the events provides a channel through to promote its preventive messages against alcohol and drug abuse, and thirdly to provide free, family-friendly entertainment to the general public in return for its support during the years.

The three hour festival was a huge success, with a variety of artists performing on stage and with hundreds of Gozitans, Maltese and foreigners attended the event. The festival’s stage was provided by the Gozo Culture and Information Office at the Gozo Ministry, and was equipped with the latest light and sound. The thrilling experience was a delight for presenters Pamela and Audrey Marie.

A number of new performers and other established singers and dancers were given the opportunity to perform this year: Centre Stage Dance Academy, Francesca and Mikaela, Nicole Azzopardi , Centre Dance Academy, Joseph Refalo and YADA Dance Academy Gozo.

A number of new performers and other established singers and dancers were given the opportunity to perform this year: Centre Stage Dance Academy, Francesca and Mikaela, Nicole Azzopardi , Centre Dance Academy, Joseph Refalo and YADA Dance Academy Gozo.

The Organising Committee of Riflessi Sajfin 2010 would like to thank all the sponsors who have made this event possible, namely: The Malta Vodafone Foundation – main sponsor, APS Bank, Bank of Valletta, The Farsons Foundation, Lombard Bank, General Soft Drinks Ltd sponsored through Kristal Water, Central Academy of Dance, Gozo Channel Company Limited, J & J Zammit Supplies, Gozo Business Ltd, Gozo Arts Furniture Ltd., D Look Boutique, Sportsmania, Tonio Schembri Photography, Smugglers Cave, MICHO, Pro Stage, SMC Design, Gozo Culture and Information Office, Odyssey Restaurant, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Downtown Hotel, Arzella Restaurant, San Antonio Hotel and Spa., D Studio, Hair Cutz, Salvina Restaurant, Hair and Beauty Studio, Smugglers’ Cave Restaurant and Pizzeria, Arkadia, Pebbles Restaurant and Pizzeria, Fu Hua Oriental Restaurant, Mark Xiberras Hair Studio, El Dorado Restaurant, Looks Hair Salon and Tonio Schembri Photography. We would like to take the time to thank them all for all their support.

We are also grateful towards all those who participated on and behind stage and the general public who have always given OASI Foundation their support and appreciation. Special thanks go to all OASI volunteers for their organisational support Thank you all for helping once again and for the 20th time to make Riflessi Sajfin 2011 the success that it was!

 

Press Coverage:

OASI Day 2011 & The Opening of a New Treatment Centre

Posted by & filed under News, OASI Events, Press Releases.

The 25th of June is every year a special day for the OASI Foundation especially this year when it celebrated its 20th Anniversary of sterling service by opening officially a new unit in the rehabilitation centre the foundation runs in Victoria, Gozo.

The OASI Foundation was constituted and publicly registered in June 1991 as an NGO, alias a voluntary and autonomous philanthropic organisation, free from any political, religious or sectarian allegiance and with the clear aims of creating a structure for the intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with addiction conditions. Through out these years the OASI Foundation pursued innovative, educational and preventive means and methods that would address all people and human experiences in the field of substances and addiction in the Maltese islands without discrimination

During the inauguration and opening of the new treatment unit in Wied Sara Street, Victoria, Fr. Cordina, the Founder and the actual Director General of the OASI Foundation, emphasized on the various developments that happened within the Foundation throughout the years, always aimed at improving its programmes for the benefit of the service users. Throughout the years society at all its levels assisted constantly the OASI Foundation to continue fulfilling its duty. However and unfortunately certain obstacles persisted. The development of a materialistic liberal and hedonistic society often approved and promoted by the local media encourages a mentality of freedom to do whatever one deems accommodating to the ego of the new age free person. This has promoted the idea that getting stoned and done with the use of entertainment drugs, particularly cocaine is nothing wrong. But these challenges should not discourage OASI from continuing its mission out there among the outcaste members of society.

Mr. Anton Tabone, former and first Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono the current Minister for Gozo and Bishop for Gozo H.E Mario Grech all focused on the challenging circumstance that encircle the problem of addiction which unfortunately is on the increase. Awareness is fundamental towards this social issue, but one shall not forget the persons close to the addict, and the social circumstances that affect them directly and indirectly.

Mr. Anton Tabone in the presence of the Minister for Gozo as well as Justyne Caruana and of the many guests officially opened the new premises. The Bishop of Gozo blessed the new premises with a fervent prayer.

THE OASI FOUNDATION

OASI has 4 main objectives:

To educate people through all available educational means and within the various social environments in the community

To dissuade people in distress or crisis situations from experimenting with harmful substances or from indulging in risky behaviours

To assist individuals who acquire the disease of addiction in their process of recovery and social reintegration and

To give assistance and support to their families

Besides its Administration Department OASI offers 4 main service units:

PRIMARY PREVENTION

The eventual success of prevention lies in a community based program where individuals are assisted to live an environment free from stress and clean from the dangers of chemical substances and other human conducts that might lead to a self destructive behaviours. OASI Foundation strives to do exactly this.

In its quest to promote its statement of belief that “Life is Beautiful!” and worth living to its maximum, the Primary Prevention services are all geared to promote a positive living environment.

A description of the activities that the Primary Prevention Team organise during the year includes:

Preventive Education in Schools, in all Gozo schools starting from Primary Schools, continues through with all students at Secondary Level and into Post Secondary Institutions.

Parenting Skills are imparted periodically imparted to parents in schools, religious or other cmmunity centres.

The OASI Kids Club organises monthly activities for children aged 10 to 14, giventhem the opportunity to meet other children and together try out new and fun things, whilst being in a safe and supervised environment.

SOHLE – Summer OASI & HSBC Learning Experience – a 4 day camp based on the concept of “edutainment” is one of such activitoes. Its goal is to offer an opportunity for children to distance themselves from the hectic routine of the schooldays. Through games and cultural activities they are assisted to freely relate to others, relax and enjoy themselves in a pleasant and supervised environment.

Community Outreach is regularly maintained through:

Awareness Talk, at community level on different types of drugs and their effects on our physical, social and psychological self held in Parish Youth Centres or other local community centres.

OASI.com Magazine, OASI Foundation’s half yearly publication, is distributed to every household in Gozo. This publication includes internal news on OASI, articles on drugs, alcohol, life skills and general information that one would enjoy reading.

Local Media is opportunely used by the prevention team. The use of Local Radio Stations in towns and villages in Gozo in order to bring more information into the homes keeps the public continuously aware of what the OASI Foundation can do and is doing to help them in times of crisis and needs.

Riflessi Sajfin a 3 hour music concert held in mid-August in Marsalforn, Gozo is organised to encourage new local talent and simultaneously to promote the OASI Foundation’s preventive messages to the general public in a positive mixture of music, dance and song.

The Youth of the Year Award is annually organised to publicly acknowledge the various, voluntary work done by our youths for the good of our society. An Award Giving Ceremony is held under the patronage of His Excellency, the President of Malta, where all participants are publicly acclaimed for their initiatives. The climax of this event is the declaration of one of the participants as their “ambassador” in society for all the youth volunteers during the following year.

IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION

Intensive awareness campaigns gradually make people seek immediate assistance. OASI was thus out of necessity compelled to activate a service aligned towards crisis intervention, whereby persons at risk are assisted to acquire or strengthen the basic values of life, beauty and happiness as a recovery strategy from their distress.

OASI Secondary Prevention takes notice of and minds any situation that may lead to the use or abuse of harmful substances. Most of our clients come from Gozo but include also clients from Malta and also foreign residents. Issues dealt with include child and youth assistance, parental and communication skills between couple, marriage counseling, remedial therapy to accompany treatment for depression and analytic therapy.

THE ALTERNATIVE ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAMME

The aims of the OASI treatment and rehabilitation programs and their related facilities are to aid persons with addiction problems to recover their personal health and to re-establish themselves in their family and social life.

From its outset, OASI Foundation embarked on the development of a treatment and rehabilitation project for addicts and alcoholics with the development of an alternative treatment possibility to complement the existing treatment programmes run in Malta. In fact, a year after the Foundation was instituted a therapeutic program was selected and approved by the Board of Directors. This program based on the 12 Steps of AA as developed in Minnesota, USA was immediately adopted, tailored out for local needs and put in action at the end of 1992 as an out-patients treatment programme. For the first time in Malta a treatment program unit was opened to treat persons with drugs or alcohol problems for both genders within the same treatment program.

Non-Gozo residents addicts and alcoholics encountered various obstacles when they sought treatment in Gozo due to the difficulty to cross over the channel. With the aim to give the latter the opportunity to try the 12 Steps treatment programme, in 1996, OASI started extending its headquarters. In October 1998 OASI opened its doors for a new challenge, a residential treatment unit using its scanty physical facilities existing then to host 7 people with drug and alcohol related problems. This year the new residential unit was officially opened, catering for a maximum of 15 residents at one time.

Residential Treatment Programme is for hard core addicts due to alcoholism, drugs, gambling or other related addictive behaviours. OASI offers an alternative programme from those offered on island Malta, based on the 12 Steps model and endowed with a very intensive therapy. The treatment is supported by another intensive social reintegration programme at the OASI Half Way House.

Out-Patient Treatment Programme is offered minors or persons with initial addiction problems, where clients came to OASI Centre for one-hour one to one counselling sessions on weekly appointments and also to support group therapy.

Family Support Programme helps family members of addicted persons, including play therapy for child to recover from their co-dependency resulting from stress due their close relationship with the disease of addiction in their family environment.

HALF WAY HOUSE

All clients in recovery are made aware of the fact that the transition from the protective residential setting to a mainstream society is a delicate period in their recovery process – another milestone to be reached. Therefore, although at the end of their primary residential treatment at the OASI Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit clients may find a supportive family environment or an understanding employer to return to, for their treatment programme to persist they require more structural support and are expected to spend a period of time in a residential continued care program (RCCP) at the HWH Unit.

The philosophy of the HWH maintains that through abstinence from mind-altering substances, participation in all the Twelve Steps and the practice in self-discipline and honesty, the recovering person can develop the tools necessary towards a long term, contented sobriety in the outside community. Therefore setting of the OASI HWH provides a social environment that can assist residents to develop further the coping mechanisms and skills necessary to re-enter family, work and society with a lifestyle pattern marked by self-discipline and responsibility free from antisocial attitudes.

CONCLUSION

The OASI Foundation Management is in the hand of the Board of Directors. Through the implementation of the above mentioned services and others, OASI Foundation is providing a sterling social work in the caring profession to the benefit of our community. It has been, is and will remain a key factor in keeping our young generations as free as possible from the abuse of substances and hazardous lifestyles.

 

Press Coverage: