National Care Centre (NACARE) is a Ugandan founded NGO incepted in April 2004, and registered with the NGO Board in January 2006, (Charity No.591/6551).NACARE, a centre for management of substance abuse/addictions, mental illness, offers a drug free treatment program for alcoholics and drug addicts, advocates for quality health services , HIV prevention and health rights including Sexual reproductive Health.
Vision: NACARE’s vision is a healthy community, free of substance abuse and capable of responding to health challenges on a sustainable basis
Mission: Provide a continuum of holistic care and quality treatment to individuals and families suffering from addictive illness including mental disorders, promote quality health and care, and advocate for health rights.
Aim: NACARE aims at promoting a healthy culture and an environment that is free of substances of abuse and to prevent mental disorders.
Core areas of focus:
Care and Management of drug addictive disorders, mental illnesses, and substance dependence, and related psychosocial disorders among the Youth and other and other vulnerable persons.
counseling and referral for HIV/AIDS prevention
Networking and collaboration for adoption of replicable and best practices
Community Outreach for awareness and sensitization through effective advocacy messages for inclusion in policies
NACARE now runs two rehabilitation centres located in Kampala and Bushenyi districts respectively.
