Office Hours
Monday to Friday            
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT US

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Description

QCDTRC better known as TAHANAN is a drug treatment and rehabilitation facility for Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs).  It is a dorm-type, in-patient facility that provides free drug treatment and rehabilitation programs and services for PWUDs residing in Quezon City.

Mission

QCDTRC aims to provide a safe, family-like environment for the effective drug treatment and rehabilitation of Persons Who Use Drugs.

Vision

QCDTRC envisions a dynamic and responsive client-centered drug treatment and rehabilitation facility with dedicated and caring professionals as change agents geared towards healing and shaping maladaptive behaviors of drug dependents to be responsible and productive members of the community.

Legal Bases

• Ordinance No. NC-146, S-1990 – An Ordinance Establishing the Quezon City Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center and Appropriating Funds therefor.
• Ordinance No. SP-2791, S-2018 – An Ordinance Providing for the Dangerous Drugs Code of Quezon City.

Service Pledge:

We commit to:

• Help drug dependents receive effective drug treatment and rehabilitation techniques towards sobriety and recovery, guiding them to be productive members of society.
• Tailor-fit a drug treatment program suited to each client’s needs.
• Educate and empower families in co-dependency to enable them to get themselves out of the co-occurring disease of drug addiction in the family.
• Ensure the continuing care of the discharged and former residents by monitoring their gradual re-entry into their families and the community through becoming responsible members of society.

SERVICES

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PROGRAMS

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QCDTRC provides 24-hour residential services for PWUDs. First-time patients receive care for a minimum of six months, while those who have relapsed are treated for up to one year. The center is staffed by a team of professionals, including medical doctors, social workers, psychologists, psychometricians, nurses, and dentists. Additionally, a houseparent is assigned to oversee the daily activities of the patients. 

QCDTRC’s Residential and Home Life Program uses Therapeutic Community Modality and is composed of the following:

GUIDES

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VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION  FOR DRUG TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

Who May Avail:

• Quezon City residents who use drugs and have been evaluated and referred for inpatient treatment
• Individuals aged 59 y/o and below, regardless of gender
• Must be physically and mentally fit
• Must not have any pending court criminal case and has not been charged with six (6) years or more for voluntary submission or confinement
• Must have a Court Order for a drug-related case

Requirements for the admission of Voluntary Submission of PWUDs:

• QCitizen ID or any valid ID
• Birth certificate for minors without a valid ID
• Case Summary report and Endorsement from SSDD for minors aged 14 and below
• Certification of Residency issued by the barangay (6 months validity) or Endorsement from the barangay
• One 2×2 ID photo
• Court Order, if applicable
• Court or Prosecutor Clearance, if applicable

Procedure:

1. Bring your requirements directly to the QCDTRC Office at Molave Extension, Barangay Payatas, or visit the nearest Barangay in your area for a Screening and Intake Interview.
   • The screening process may include a Drug Dependency Evaluation, Mental Status Examination, and Physical Examination conducted by our in-house, DOH-accredited physician to determine the most suitable program for the patient:
     • Residential Rehabilitation Program at QCDTRC
     • Outpatient Drug Counseling Module at QCADAAC
     • Psychiatric Treatment at a mental health facility for patients with mental health issues
2. After completing and submitting all the required documents, the patient will be temporarily admitted to QCDTRC while their petition for voluntary confinement is processed in court. The QCDTRC liaison officer will assist in the court petition process.

NOTE: If Residential Rehabilitation at QCDTRC is recommended, the patient must undergo a Laboratory Examination and obtain a Medical Clearance, along with a COVID-19 RT-PCR test valid for at least three days. The cost of these procedures will be covered by the patient.

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

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Mr. Alfredo M. Foronda
Executive Assistant VI
8988-4242 local 8272

Ms. Jose Canuto M. Layugan
Action Officer
8988-4242 local 8153

Divisions/ Sections

DIVISION	OFFICER NAME	OFFICE ADDRESS	CONTACT INFORMATION
Medical and Dental Section	Dr. Alvin B. Vergara, M.D., DPCP Head	Molave Extension Diamond Hills, Barangay Payatas (Area B)	8400-5025 ntake.qcdtrc@quezoncity.gov.ph
Program Section	Ms. Maricris M. Silla, RSW Head	Molave Extension Diamond Hills, Barangay Payatas (Area B)	8400-5025 program.qcdtrc@quezoncity.gov.ph
Administrative Section	Ms. Dawn A. Tan. MPA Head	Molave Extension Diamond Hills, Barangay Payatas (Area B)	8400-5025 admin.qcdtrc@quezoncity.gov.ph
Aftercare Section	Ms. Teresa Olivia D. Dienzo, RSW Head	Molave Extension Diamond Hills, Barangay Payatas (Area B)	8400-5025 aftercare.qcdtrc@quezoncity.gov.ph
Research Section	Ms. Anna Victoria F. Simon, RN, MHA Head	Molave Extension Diamond Hills, Barangay Payatas (Area B)	8400-5025

SPOTLIGHT

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QCDTRC NEW BUILDING

QCDTRC has a new building to accommodate more patients and provide a more spacious venue for the conduct of its activities.

QCDTRC NEW MEDICAL CLINIC FACILITY

QCDTRC has a new medical clinic facility to provide a more comfortable area for the consultation and immediate treatment of its patients/residents.