TRAIN THE TRAINERS

	Professional Support for Self-help Groups
Project Field	Aftercare, Education
Context	Research worldwide shows that self-help groups offer one of the most effective methods in preventing alcohol and drug dependent persons from relapses. A small network of self-help groups exists in three states of southern Brazil: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná. Self-help groups consist of weekly meetings providing a holistic treatment approach to the dependent people and their families, addressing their physical, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to the substance misuse problems.
Project	The project of Blue Cross Brazil aims at supporting and expanding the network of self-help groups and therapeutic communities by providing leadership training, coaching and supply of didactical material. An additional goal of the project consists in the exchange of know-how and experience between the different groups. All in all, the BC Brazil proposes to train 2650 persons as volunteers and group leaders. Other organizations like the Missão Evangélica União Cristã and the Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana no Brasil will be involved in the project. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT RESULTS OF BLUE CROSS BRAZIL BY READING THE ANNUAL REPORT 2009 ON PAGE 12, 13...
Project Goal	The number of the 20 existing self-help groups will increase to 530.
Duration	01.05.2009 - 01.05.2012
Budget	Euro 120’000 per year

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