The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers

What The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers does

The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (SARDA / 香港戒毒會) is a Hong Kong-registered charitable non-profit organization founded in 1960 that delivers drug treatment and rehabilitation services to individuals affected by substance abuse. It operates a multi-tiered service architecture comprising seven core treatment and rehabilitation facilities: the Shek Kwu Chau Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre, Au Tau Youth Centre, Sister Aquinas Memorial Women's Treatment Centre, Adult Female Rehabilitation Centre, Methadone Treatment Programme Counselling Service, community Social Service Centres, and Halfway Houses. The organization also runs a portfolio of special projects (Project SARDA, Project 'Hep.pe', MTP Community Connection, Spark Action, Phoenix Project, mindfulness and arts/sports programs) and support services including a Peer Counsellor Scheme, Community Volunteer Scheme, anti-drug education, and clinic services.

The organization's beneficiary segments include drug users seeking recovery, youth at risk, women (including methadone-maintained mothers), families of drug users, and ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. Specialized programs address gender-specific, youth-specific, and culturally adapted needs, including support for mothers with newborn babies on methadone. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with no disclosed pricing model; instead, the organization is funded through a mix of Hong Kong government grants, charitable donations, and fundraising activities. Governance is provided by Officers, an Executive Committee, a Management Committee, and a Research Committee, with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external equity investors disclosed.

SARDA maintains an institutional communications apparatus — the Chiu Yang newsletter (56 issues since the 1970s), annual reports, the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Special Bulletin, and themed publications — and engages in anti-drug publicity, media coverage, and stakeholder testimonials. Core technology is not disclosed and the organization does not develop or market technology products; its competitive position rests on 60+ years of operating history, registered charitable status, government and international NGO relationships, and a multi-site residential and community service footprint concentrated in Hong Kong.

Name

The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers

Legal name

The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (香港戒毒會)

Website

https://sarda.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (SARDA) is a Hong Kong-registered charitable non-profit, founded in 1960, that provides free residential and community-based drug treatment, rehabilitation, harm-reduction, and anti-drug education services to individuals, youth, women, methadone patients, families, and ethnic minorities across Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drug Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Drug rehabilitation services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Residential treatment centers
• Harm reduction programs
• Methadone counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SARDA operates a comprehensive drug treatment and rehabilitation service system in Hong Kong, including residential treatment centres (Shek Kwu Chau, Au Tau Youth Centre, Sister Aquinas Memorial Women's Treatment Centre, Adult Female Rehabilitation Centre), Methadone Treatment Programme counselling, community social service centres, and halfway houses. It also runs special projects targeting youth, women, ethnic minorities, and harm reduction (Project Hep.pe, MTP Community Connection, Spark Action, Phoenix Project, mindfulness programs), and delivers peer counselling, community volunteer programmes, anti-drug education, and clinic services.

Product overview

The Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (SARDA) is a Hong Kong-based non-governmental organization providing comprehensive drug treatment and rehabilitation services. The organization operates a multi-service architecture comprising: (1) Seven core Treatment and Rehabilitation facilities including residential centers (Shek Kwu Chau, Au Tau Youth Centre, Sister Aquinas Memorial Women's Treatment Centre, Adult Female Rehabilitation Centre), counseling services (Methadone Treatment Programme), social service centers, and halfway houses; (2) Special Projects including harm reduction initiatives (Project Hep.pe, MTP Community Connection), youth prevention programs (Spark Action, Phoenix Project), and wellness programs (Mindfulness Training, Work-Life Balance, Taste of Art and Sports, Mindful Break); (3) Support Services including peer counseling, community volunteering, anti-drug education, and clinical services. SARDA also publishes newsletters (Chiu Yang/朝陽), annual reports, and educational materials. The organization does not operate as a technology or software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project SARDA (新德計劃): A special project under SARDA offering targeted drug rehabilitation support services.
• Project 'Hep.pe' (喜肝護你)
• MTP Community Connection (美之連)
• Spark Action (星火行動)
• Phoenix Project (鳳凰計劃)
• Taste of Art and Sports (品味-體藝同樂助康復)

Products and services

• Shek Kwu Chau Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre (石鼓洲康復院)
• Au Tau Youth Centre (凹頭青少年中心) Youth-focused drug rehabilitation centre offering specialised in-patient programs for adolescents and young people in Hong Kong.
• Sister Aquinas Memorial Women's Treatment Centre (區貴雅修女紀念婦女康復中心) Residential drug treatment and rehabilitation centre dedicated to female drug users in Hong Kong, providing gender-sensitive care.
• Adult Female Rehabilitation Centre (成年婦女康復中心) Residential drug rehabilitation centre serving adult women in Hong Kong with addiction treatment services.
• Methadone Treatment Programme Counselling Service (美沙酮治療計劃輔導服務) Counselling services delivered at government methadone clinics to support patients enrolled in the Hong Kong Methadone Maintenance Treatment Programme.
• Social Service Centres (社會服務中心) Community-based social service centres providing non-residential outreach, counselling, and support for drug users and their families in Hong Kong.
• Halfway Houses (中途宿舍) Transitional housing facilities providing supported accommodation for individuals completing rehabilitation programs to aid reintegration into society.
• Project SARDA (新德計劃) Special project providing targeted drug rehabilitation support services to specific client groups in Hong Kong.
• Project 'Hep.pe' (喜肝護你) Hepatitis prevention and care programme for recovering drug users, addressing hepatitis transmission risks associated with drug use.
• MTP Community Connection Project (美之連計劃) Community outreach initiative connecting methadone treatment programme patients with support services and community resources.
• Spark Action (星火行動) Youth empowerment and anti-drug outreach initiative aimed at preventing drug abuse among young people in Hong Kong.
• Phoenix Project (鳳凰計劃) Recovery and empowerment programme helping rehabilitants rebuild their lives, including work-life balance and personal development support.
• Mindfulness Training 2.0 (正念學堂2.0) Mindfulness-based wellness programme supporting mental health and recovery for drug rehabilitation clients.
• Taste of Art and Sports 3.0 (體藝同樂助康復3.0) Art and sports-based therapeutic programme supporting rehabilitation and recovery of drug users.
• Peer Counsellor Scheme (同輩輔導計劃) Peer support programme where former drug users are trained to provide counselling and support to current clients in recovery.
• Community Volunteer Scheme (社區義工計劃) Volunteer programme engaging community members in anti-drug activities and SARDA's rehabilitation work.
• Anti-Drug Publicity and Education (禁毒宣傳教育) Public education and awareness programme on drug prevention targeting schools, families, and at-risk youth.
• Clinic Services (診所) Medical clinic services supporting the treatment and health needs of drug rehabilitation clients.
• Mindful Break 3.0 (靈靜假期 3.0) Mindfulness retreat programme providing immersive mental wellness experiences for individuals in recovery.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• China-Hong Kong Lions Club (中港獅子會)minorOthers · 1 January 2015Lions Club International District 303 Hong Kong & Macau partnered with SARDA for the 'Sugar-Coated Bombing' (糖衣風暴) 2015 anti-drug education campaign. The Lions Club sent thank you letters acknowledging the collaboration and partnership with SARDA on this public health initiative.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KELY Support Group: Hong Kong charity focused on drug prevention, youth empowerment, and mental health among young people. Comparable on the youth drug prevention and education segment of SARDA's programming (e.g., Spark Action).
• Operation Dawn Limited: Hong Kong Christian drug rehabilitation organization offering residential programmes and community reintegration. Direct peer operating in the same drug rehab niche with a residential-centred service model.
• Christian Zheng Sheng Association: Hong Kong-based Christian drug rehabilitation organization providing residential treatment and reintegration services. Direct peer in the substance abuse residential rehabilitation niche, with similar faith-based, charitable, multi-site service model.
• Caritas Hong Kong: Catholic social services organization operating rehabilitation, community, and family support services across Hong Kong. Comparable as a faith-affiliated nonprofit providing multi-modal social and rehabilitation services to vulnerable populations, including addiction recovery.
• Tung Wah Group of Hospitals: One of Hong Kong's largest charitable organizations, operating hospitals, social services, and rehabilitation programmes including substance abuse treatment. Directly comparable as a multi-service Hong Kong nonprofit health and social services provider with government-recognized charitable status.
• Barnabas Charitable Service Association: Hong Kong charity providing drug rehabilitation services particularly for young people. Direct peer focused on the same drug rehab and youth-at-risk segments that SARDA's Au Tau Youth Centre and youth programmes serve.
• Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council: Anglican-affiliated social services arm running community centres, youth services, and rehabilitation programmes in Hong Kong. Comparable as a multi-site Hong Kong nonprofit delivering community-based support, family services, and at-risk youth programming.
• Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong (SRACP): Hong Kong nonprofit providing rehabilitation, counseling, and crime prevention services with overlap into addiction and at-risk youth programmes. Comparable as a Hong Kong rehabilitation-focused charity.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix House Foundation: Major US nonprofit addiction treatment organization with residential, outpatient, and prevention programmes. Comparable in mission and multi-modal service architecture, but operates at significantly larger scale and in a different regulatory and funding environment.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Leading US addiction treatment nonprofit combining residential care, outpatient services, research, and education. Comparable mission and multi-site nonprofit model, but operates globally recognized treatment campuses at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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