Educational Services for Tertiary Institutions and Colleges.
SANCA National provides tailor-made awareness and prevention services to tertiary institutions, helping students better understand the risks of substance use during a critical life stage. ​
Why awareness & prevention services Matter
First-year students often face increased stress, peer pressure, and new independence — all of which can lead to risky experimentation.
Early engagement creates a protective foundation for healthier decision-making during campus life.
WHAT THIS SERVICE OFFERS
1. Circle Dialogues
Safe, inclusive group conversations for sharing and support
2. Exhibitions and Talks
Engaging displays and expert-led talks on the realities of substance misuse
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3. Educational Sessions
Thought-provoking discussions that encourage informed choices
Circle Dialogues (For Schools and Educators)
What is this service?
Circle Dialogues are structured support groups facilitated by SANCA for learners and educators, offering a safe space for open communication, emotional processing, and healing.
Why this service matters
Creating non-judgmental environments for debriefing after trauma, stress, or anxiety promotes resilience, reduces isolation, and strengthens both individual and collective mental health — reducing risk of substance use.
What this service offers
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Guided peer-to-peer and educator-led conversations
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Emotional support after difficult events
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Practical tools for wellbeing, emotional regulation, and healthy coping
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A proactive, community-centred prevention method
School Exhibitions and Talks
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What is this service?
SANCA delivers interactive school talks and exhibitions that empower learners with knowledge about the dangers of substance use — turning abstract dangers into tangible life lessons.
Why this service matters
Adolescents are increasingly exposed to peer pressure, misinformation, and stress. These sessions provide clarity, build self-esteem, and help prevent first-time experimentation with drugs and alcohol.
What this service offers
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Live talks from SANCA specialists
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Interactive exhibitions with visuals, activities, and demonstrations
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Empowering messages on self-worth, resilience, and informed decision-making
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Integration with broader school-based prevention strategies
ROOTS Programme
For Educators and School Social Workers
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What is this service?
ROOTS (Responsible Options Offered for Treatment Services) is a short SANCA course for educators and school support teams, focusing on prevention, early identification, and referral for learners at risk of substance use.
Why this service matters
Substance use among children as young as 10 is on the rise, and many educators feel unprepared to respond. ROOTS equips schools with the tools and confidence to take proactive, informed action.
What this service offers
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Training on addiction as a neurobiological disorder
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How to identify and support at-risk learners
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Implementation of effective school policies
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Referral pathways and early intervention strategies
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Fostering school-wide readiness and prevention culture
