19/05/2026
The Family Program was conducted once every semester as part of the center’s intervention initiatives for family members. The activity aimed to educate and orient the families regarding the different programs and services offered by the center, while also strengthening their understanding and involvement in the recovery process of the patients.
The activity was held at the center’s gymnasium and was attended by the patients together with their respective family members, staff from the different sections of the RITD, and representatives from the Legal and Billing Sections. A total of 82 patients and 111 family members from various municipalities in Bukidnon, as well as the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, participated in the activity. Registration officially started at 8:30 AM. To ensure that family members could fully focus on the sessions, a separate room intended for children was prepared within the center. Various children’s activities were facilitated by the staff with the assistance of Psychology interns.
Resource speakers from the Medical Services, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietary, Dormitory Management, Legal, Billing, Psychology, and Medical Social Work Sections facilitated orientations and discussions regarding the center’s programs and services. Psychoeducation on addiction and recovery, including co-dependency and relapse prevention, were likewise discussed to further enhance the families’ knowledge and understanding of the treatment and rehabilitation process. After the lectures, participants were given the opportunity to raise questions and clarifications related to the topics discussed. As part of the program, the residents prepared special presentations for their families. Selected male residents rendered a dance presentation, while selected female residents performed song number as an expression of appreciation and connection with their loved ones.
Evaluation sheets were also distributed to the participants to gather feedback, comments, and suggestions regarding the activity. The responses collected will serve as basis for the improvement and enhancement of future family programs of the center. Certificates of Recognition were likewise awarded to the resource speakers in appreciation of their valuable contributions and support to the success of the activity. Morning snacks and lunch were served to all participants during the activity. The program was successfully concluded at 12:15 PM.
An evaluation was conducted after the activity using a rating scale of 1 as the lowest and 4 as the highest. Results showed that the activity was generally rated very satisfactory, with most participants giving a rating of “4” across all indicators including the objectives, topics, methodology, presentation, resource speakers, secretariat, venue, and meals.
