Village Based Counseling Program

The Village Based Counseling Program encourages self-sufficiency in the villages in the areas of counseling and prevention based on each village's needs. The village-based counselors (VBCs) are both leaders and liaisons for treatment and prevention. They work with clinicians who visit the villages, provide information on mental health and substance abuse services, and make referrals. They provide prevention and wellness activities, case management, supportive counseling, and aftercare services.