Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are a major public health concern that affect individuals, families, and communities across the globe. Despite the growing burden, many individuals struggling with substance use face significant barriers in accessing the care they need — including stigma, limited service availability, lack of trained providers, and fragmented health systems.
Neftaly is committed to breaking down these barriers by enhancing equitable access to comprehensive, person-centered health services for individuals affected by substance use.
Our Mission
To strengthen health systems and community-based approaches that support prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery for individuals with substance use disorders — ensuring no one is left behind.
Our Strategy
Neftaly takes a multi-level, rights-based approach to improving access to care for people with SUDs:
1. Expanding Community-Based Services
We partner with local health providers, NGOs, and governments to establish and scale up community-based treatment and support services. These include mobile clinics, drop-in centers, harm reduction services, and peer support programs that meet people where they are.
2. Integrating SUD Care into Primary Health Services
Neftaly advocates for the integration of SUD screening, counseling, and referral services into existing primary healthcare systems — reducing fragmentation and making care more accessible.
3. Capacity Building for Health Workers
We train healthcare professionals, social workers, and community health workers in evidence-based approaches to SUD care, including:
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
- Non-judgmental, person-first communication
4. Addressing Stigma and Discrimination
Neftaly implements public awareness campaigns and community dialogues to reduce stigma surrounding substance use. We promote language, policies, and practices that respect the dignity and rights of individuals with SUDs.
5. Policy Advocacy and System Strengthening
We support governments and institutions in developing inclusive health policies, national strategies, and legal frameworks that prioritize access to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services.
Impact Areas
- Prevention and Early Intervention: Community education and youth engagement programs
- Treatment Access: Establishing and expanding low-barrier treatment centers
- Harm Reduction: Providing services such as needle exchange, safe consumption sites, and overdose prevention
- Recovery Support: Peer-led recovery programs and reintegration initiatives
Our Vision
A health system where individuals with substance use disorders are not marginalized but are supported with compassion, quality care, and the opportunity to recover and thrive.
Partner With Neftaly
Neftaly collaborates with local communities, healthcare providers, governments, and global stakeholders to create lasting change. Together, we are building inclusive health systems that address the needs of those most at risk — with dignity, respect, and evidence-based care at the core.
Neftaly: Empowering Communities. Restoring Health. Rebuilding Lives.