Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Every child deserves to grow in a safe, supportive, and healthy environment.

This Children’s Day, KADSAMHSA celebrates the strength, potential, and wellbeing of every child.

Happy Children’s Day!

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at KADSAMHSA.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and blessed celebration filled with love, compassion, and togetherness.

Mental health support is closer than you think.

Kaduna State has integrated mental health services across all levels of healthcare from Primary Health Centres in your community to specialist facilities for advanced care.

Early intervention matters. Getting help early can prevent conditions from becoming more severe and ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

From screening and counseling at Ward PHCs, to specialized care at Centres of Excellence and General Hospitals, Kaduna State is building a structured pathway for accessible mental healthcare.

You do not have to wait for a crisis before seeking help. Support is available closer to home.

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that healing is not weakness, asking for help is courage, and every mind deserves care, support, and understanding.

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders | CNN Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990.

Mental health support is not one-size-fits-all.

From psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to counsellors, social workers, life coaches, and peer mentors, each professional plays a different role in supporting wellness, healing, growth, and recovery.

Understanding the kind of help you need is an important first step:
• Treatment for a clinical condition
• Support through emotional challenges
• Growth in habits and mindset
• Direction for personal goals and wellbeing

Seeking help is a sign of strength, and the right support can make all the difference.

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KADSAMHSA has successfully concluded a specialized 3-day training for implementers of the Strong Families Programme, organized in technical partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

As conversations around the importance of family continue globally today, this training represents a significant step in strengthening family systems as a foundation for healthier and more resilient communities across Kaduna State.

The Strong Families Programme is an evidence-based intervention designed to strengthen parenting capacity, improve communication within families, and build protective factors for children and adolescents through structured family support systems.

Facilitation was led by distinguished Master Trainers:
• Karen Peters (UNODC Headquarters, Vienna)
• Dr. Akanidomo Ibanga (UNODC Country Office, Nigeria)

Participants drawn from the four pilot LGAs — Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Chikun, and Igabi — were equipped with the technical knowledge and implementation tools required to support programme delivery across Primary Healthcare Centres, Basic Education Schools, and Community Centres.

KADSAMHSA also appreciates the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board for hosting the training and supporting this important initiative.

The Agency remains committed to strengthening prevention systems, supporting healthier families, and advancing sustainable community-based interventions across Kaduna State.

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We often talk about physical fitness, but how often do we check in on our minds?

It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one struggling, but the truth is that 1 in 4 of us will face a mental health challenge at some point. It’s not a “spiritual attack,” it’s not a personal failure, and it definitely isn’t a life sentence.

Let’s be kinder to ourselves and each other. Recovery isn’t just a buzzword it’s a reality where people lead full, beautiful, and productive lives every day.

Take a second to read through these myths and facts. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know that reaching out for help is the bravest thing you can do.

His Excellency, Senator CON, received the Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime , Mr. Cheikh Touré, during a high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaborative responses to substance abuse, mental health conditions, and insecurity.

The discussions reinforced the importance of sustained partnerships and evidence-based interventions in addressing the growing challenges of drug abuse and mental health, particularly across the North-West region and other affected parts of the country.

His Excellency reaffirmed Kaduna State’s commitment to a public health-centred approach that prioritises prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration.

The Governor also acknowledged the continued partnership, technical support, and global expertise provided by UNODC in advancing Kaduna State’s drug demand reduction and mental health response systems.

Speaking during the engagement, UNODC Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Touré, commended Kaduna State for emerging as a national benchmark in drug prevention and treatment, highlighting the state’s progressive mental health law and pioneering interventions.

He noted that Kaduna remains the first and only jurisdiction in Sub-Saharan Africa implementing the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programme, the first state in Nigeria to adopt the Child Amplified Protection System, and currently leads the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index for the second consecutive year.

KADSAMHSA remains committed to deepening collaboration with UNODC and other stakeholders in advancing sustainable prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery systems across Kaduna State, including ongoing conversations around the proposed International Summit on Drug Abuse, Kaduna.

Together, we continue to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.

His Excellency Governor Uba Sani, CON, received the UNODC Country Representative to Nigeria, Mr. Cheikh Touré, on a courtesy visit focused on strengthening collaboration in addressing substance abuse, mental health challenges, and insecurity.

The UNODC Rep, Mr. Touré made the following points:

• Kaduna serves as Nigeria’s benchmark for drug prevention and mental health reforms,
• Kaduna remains the first and only jurisdiction in Sub-Saharan Africa implementing the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programme.
• ⁠First State to implement the Child Amplified Prevention System
• ⁠Kaduna leads the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index for the second consecutive year.

The Governor reaffirmed Kaduna State’s commitment to a public health-centred approach built on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration, while appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the UNODC for their continued support.