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Turbhe MIDC Police start free counseling

By Dinesh Kamath

Above Picture: Sr. PI Deshmukh addressing the children

NAVI MUMBAI: After having seminars on drug and sexual abuse in municipal schools and a musical program called JOSH to educate children and teens on the above topics, the Turbhe MIDC Police and Heart Foundation announced free counseling under the PACT (Prevention of Abuse of Children and Teens) Project at the Turbhe MIDC Police Station on 5 December 2014 where over 100 attended.

"It was encouraging to see around 15 youth raise their hands to be de-addicted when we asked them," said Dr Jayakar Ellis, Founder, Heart Foundation. He added, "As and when we are called by the Police we will be going down to counsel the addicts."

Talking on the occasion, Mr. Shahaji Umap, DCP Zone - 1 said, "We police fight against crime and take care of the safety of the people and we also felt the need of dealing with drug addiction so we have started this free counseling here."

"I was glad to see so many youth attend this seminar. It is our small effort to reduce the use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol in our area. When I discussed with Dr Ellis, he readily agreed to be a part," said Mr. Chandrasen Deshmukh, Senior Police Inspector.

"To have a healthy body, we need to have good health and if we use drugs and other intoxicating things, we will never be able to enjoy our life completely. This is a message I want to drive into very child and youth in our Navi Mumbai," said Mr. Vivek Masal, ACP - Zone 1.

"I never knew how to leave my addiction, but after attending a session with the Counselor from Heart Foundation I am so glad that I can really stop and be free from drugs," said a drug addict whose name was withheld on request.