Health & Wellness
CHC's Holistic Healthcare & Wellness program addresses the full spectrum of physical and preventive health needs in the Kanye community. Our approach is rooted in the belief that true health encompasses body, mind, spirit, and emotions — and that empowering people with knowledge is the foundation of lasting well-being.
- Community health education workshops and events
- Exercise and physical wellness programs for all ages
- Nutrition guidance and healthy eating education
- Drug and alcohol prevention and awareness talks
- Referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, and opticians
- Motivational counseling and psychotherapy services
Counseling & Behavioral Health
Our behavioral health program provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health and psychosocial support to individuals and families across the community. The program champions the integration of mental health into whole-person care and actively works to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
- Individual and group counseling sessions
- Psychological first aid and crisis intervention
- Psychoeducation for clients and families
- Trauma-informed care and grief counseling
- Referral pathways to specialist psychiatric services
- Community mental health awareness campaigns
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
With 44.6% of Botswana's secondary school learners reporting psychoactive substance use, CHC's four-program continuum addresses this community crisis from prevention through intensive treatment.
- Adolescent Case Management — Wraparound support for at-risk youth
- Passages Program — 180-day specialized adolescent outpatient treatment
- Adult Outpatient ETE — Empowerment Through Education methodology
- Women's World — Gender-responsive program for mothers with dependent children; includes childcare and transportation support
Youth Development
With youth unemployment at 46% for ages 15–24 in Botswana, CHC's youth programs provide structured activity, education, life skills, and pathways to employment for out-of-school and unemployed young people.
- Academic tutoring for 120+ students annually
- Vocational training and real-work experience subcontracts
- Work Readiness curriculum (resume, interview, financial literacy)
- Arts Club: theater, drama, poetry, visual arts, and community performances
- Elders and Youth Club: intergenerational mentorship and cultural exchange
Elder Care
CHC's Elderly Day Care program provides structured social engagement, wellness education, and community connection for 200+ senior members of the Kanye community. Every elder deserves dignity, purpose, and belonging.
- Structured daily activities and social programming
- Health education on healthy aging, nutrition, and disease management
- Intergenerational programs connecting elders with youth
- Medical and specialist referrals
- Family support and caregiver education
Free Preschool Education
CHC operates a free English-medium preschool for underprivileged children ages 3–5 in Kanye. Nationally, only 43% of children this age have access to any early learning program. CHC removes that barrier entirely.
- Free enrollment — no fees, ever
- English-medium instruction for school readiness
- Holistic health education including hygiene and nutrition
- Social-emotional development and creative arts
- Inclusive education for special needs children (10+ enrolled since 2015)
- 300+ graduates since founding in 2015