“There is a higher responsibility – not written in any legal document but instead enshrined in humanity and history – a natural responsibility and duty that we all must shoulder equally, irrespective of who we are. Of paramount importance to the strength of a nation, is the ability of her people to live as one united family – a community in which interaction is marked by trust, understanding and cooperation.”

  • His Majesty the King

Our Mission

“Implement crosscutting programs in preventing, rehabilitating & reintegrating those affected by drugs & alcohol to live a productive, prosperous & happy life.”

Our Vision

“To become a premier civil society organization (CSO) spearheading and promoting drug and alcohol free society in Bhutan.”

Our Objectives

1. Prevention
2. Treatment
3. Reintegration

IMPACT

Prevention is CPA’s main and powerful arsenal and under different preventive programs, we have reached out to 74,700 youth, parents, community members and others, since inception. And it continues with renewed zeal and passion.
CPA has reached out to 10,238 youth and 5,753 parents within Bhutan disseminating the message that addiction is a disease that can be cured.
Through the U-Turn Program, CPA has broken barriers and stigma that people seeking and requiring assistance encountered. Today, communities are much more aware and tolerant.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are at the core of alcohol and substance abuse. Through studies and empirical findings, CPA will strengthen its preventive approach using ACEs.
CPA will be a fully competent organization to deal with prevention, treatment and re-integration of issues related to alcohol and drug abuse, based on scientific studies and researches conducted within the country.
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OUR SERVICES

Prevention

At the Apex of CPA’s objectives

Think about a world where prevention prevails over everything. It would be a beautiful world without battles between countries; love, peace and prosperity in homes and the scourge of alcohol and substance abuse not present even in works of fiction. Prevention is CPA’s main and powerful arsenal and under different preventive programs, we have reached out to 74,700 youth, parents, community members and others, since inception. And it continues with renewed zeal and passion.

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Treatment

There is always a solution

There was a time when alcohol and drug abusers had no doors to knock seeking assistance. Many perished at their prime ages. But not any longer. Under the roofs of the Center of Mind and Happiness, CPA blends the globally accepted treatment practices with the traditional and within a few months, place those who have lost their ways on the right path. Addiction is a disease. It can be treated.

Re-integration

For a place in the society

What use is a road without a destination? How can recovering addicts stand on their own feet and become responsible citizens? It is a challenge but not something impossible. At CPA, recovering addicts are offered skills in areas of their interest and assistance provided for employment.

OUR PARTNERS

Towards a common purpose

Testimonials
The initial days at CPA were difficult. But the way in which the programs at the center here are aligned have an instant affect. The daily routine keeps you occupied. And the prayers and meditation sessions heal the wounds inside. We learn that everything is in the mind and that addiction is like any other disease. I can justifiably say that I have found my identity and learned about the purpose of life after I reached CPA.
Jigme Dorji, 30, Chukha.
Jigme Dorji, 30, Chukha.
When I came to CPA, I carried nothing with me, except my disease. But when I leave CPA in a month, I will be returning a richer man – physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. I have experienced the value and power of love. I have learned the strength of solidarity. And I have found a new family, CPA.
Indraman Chhetri, Samtse.
Indraman Chhetri, Samtse.
I thought that my son would die when we reached the Thimphu hospital as he was an alcoholic. However, after some treatment we were told to go to CPA and the medical staff said that if my son stays at CPA for few months, he will become a normal person. I did as I was told and after 5 months my son returned home, a completely changed person.
Sonam, Parent.
Sonam, Parent.
Today I am a Desuup and I am proud. But before that I was an alcoholic as well as a drug abuser. My parents took me to CPA and it changed my life. If there is one organization in Bhutan that helps people who are in the gutters, it is CPA.
A Desuup
A Desuup
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