Public Association Bemoni

BEMONI PUBLIC UNION (BPU) has been functioning since 1998 as a Georgian non-governmental, non-profit organization with affiliated private detoxification Clinic.BPU brings together the talent and resources needed to be a leader in the addiction field. The organization has attracted a team of 19 employees who demonstrate their commitment to excellence.BPU assists youth, school personnel, parents and other community members in preventing drug abuse/HIV/AIDS and promoting healthy lifestyles; Specific services centered on addiction and HIV/AIDS/STI risk-focused prevention are developed and provided based upon the needs of local IDU population; BPU works directly with local groups and individuals to mobilize communities around addiction and HIV/AIDS issues. Technical support is available for youth organizations, community groups and media professionals. The organization also provides trainings for service providers, community members, and educators throughout the country. BPU works on the policy/strategy advice and development issues in order to help community leaders and public officials discover more effective ways of dealing with drug problems. Our initiatives and programs are based on research findings.BPU currently operates 4 Centers: the Counseling and Prevention Center for Addiction Problems, the Information and Training Center, the Mental Health and HIV-AIDS Expert-Centre and the Resource-Center for Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Telavi – Bemoni Social Bureau.