TRADA
The All Kerala Joint Christian Temperance Movement (Started in 1961 by all the Christian Bishops of Kerala) was in the forefront of the crusade against Alcoholism and Drug addiction through its various diocesan and parish level units in almost all Christian churches in Kerala. During the 80s the leaders of the movement especially Mar Joseph Pallikaprampil, Bishop of Palai (Patron of TRADA), the Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, Rev. Fr. George Kolath the then General Secretary of the Temperance Movement and Sr. Dr. Joan Chunkapura MMS , the present Secretary of TRADA felt the urgent need for starting treatment Centres for the addicted persons. Thus the charitable organisation (Reg. No.K.523/87) Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TRADA) was started on September 7, 1987 for the treatment of Addiction and for awareness creation among the public about Addiction.
Vision & Mission
The vision of this organisation is an addiction, AIDS and domestic violence free society.
Our mission is to train psychologists, social workers and counsellors with personal integration and professional competence, to provide contextually relevant, socially inclusive and acceptable mental healthcare support to all in need.
The Core
ACHIEVEMENTS AND GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION
Inaugurated
TRADA was inaugurated by Hon. Justice K.T.Thomas at a
small rented house in Manganam a village 7 Kms east of
Kottayam town on the Kottayam-Puthuppally Road, with
Ten staff members.
1987 September 7
ASHA
Started the quarterly publication of ‘ASHA ’ as well as
books on counselling and addiction
1989
started giving grants
Central Govt. started giving grants to TRADA. De-addiction centre was shifted to Aymanam in to a more spacious building which was inaugurated by Smt. Lakshmy N. Menon, the then Central Minister from Kerala.
1990 January
Training
TRADA National Institute of Social Sciences started to
provide training to field workers and counsellors.
1991
Started De-addiction centres
Started De-addiction centres at Panangad Kochi and Bangalore as well as Counselling Centres at Mangalore
and Trivandrum for HIV/AIDS (Heal India). Awareness
Generation Programmes launched in villages.
1993
own building
With the financial assistance from Manos Unidas, TRADA
constructed its own building in the land purchased by TRADA at Manganam and the De-addiction Centre and other offices of the various projects were shifted back to Manganam. De-addiction treatment camps were organised in rural areas as a novel venture of Holistic community programmes.
1995
Mental health programmes
Mental health programmes for the students were launched in Industrial areas around Kottayam.
1996
Awareness generation programmes
Awareness generation programmes were launched in
Industrial areas around Kottayam.
Kitchen and dining room were completed in the new
TRADA premises.
1997
Conscientisation programmes
Conscientisation programmes against HIV/AIDS were launched during the year on a high pitch
1998
TRADA building
Second floor of the TRADA building was constructed with the funds collected from USA.
1999
mental health programmes
College and school mental health programmes were intensified including sexual education & HIV/AIDS apart from Addiction in its curriculum. Launched the Reproductive and child health programme.
2000
computerization
Launched the computerization programmes in TRADA.
2001
Information & Guidance Centre
Starting of Information & Guidance Centre for HIV/AIDS in
collaboration with Christian Medical Association of India,
New Delhi.
2002
New pond
New pond was constructed for regular water supply thereby
putting an end to the perennial water scarcity at TRADA,
Kottayam.
2002
TRADA building
Third floor of the TRADA building completed.
2003
MOU with Martin Luther Christian University
The training wing, TRADA Institute of Social Sciences has
signed MOU with Martin Luther Christian University and
started Masters Programmes, MSW & M.Sc. Counselling
Psychology at the Institute.
2004
Free Medical Camp & Psycho-social Management Programme
Launching of Free Medical Camp & Psycho-social
Management Programme for the victims of Tsunami at
Andhakaranazhi and Pallithode Villages of
Cherthala,Alappuzha District.
2005
Shifting of the Counselling Centre, Ernakulam to
Nirmal Bhavan, Andhakaranazhi, Cherthala, Alapuzha Dist.
2005
Karuna Bhavan
Starting of Home for women in Distress called Karuna
Bhavan and Launching of Skill Training programmes
to help women in distress through Karuna Bhavan.
2006
IRCA
As per the Revised Scheme of the Govt. of India, name of the
De-addiction Center has been changed to “Integrated
Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA).
2008
IGNOU
Dialogues with IGNOU for starting a Programme Study
Centre to offer various courses of the University.
2009
IGNOU courses.
Constructed a new hall and facilities at TRADA in
anticipation of starting IGNOU courses.
2010
Started Medical Camp
Started Medical Camp at Vandiperiyar for the Adivasis and
Tea Plantation workers.
2011
Medical camp
Medical camp at Andhakaranzhy was stopped.
2011
professional accounting
Computerized professional accounting package bought and
Installed satisfactorily.
2011
Silver Jubilee
TRADA celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 8th October 2011 in
Memorable way together with the Golden Jubilee of All
Kerala Joint Christian Temperance Movement.
8th October 2011
Awareness Generation programmes
Undertaken the project of Kerala State Social Welfare Board
for conducting Awareness Generation programmes for rural
and poor women through camps
2012
Women empowerment
Organized a State level Conference on Gender Issues and
Women empowerment, child problems and management
through effective parenting.
2013
TRADA College of Health & Social Sciences
The name of TRADA Institute has been changed to TRADA
College of Health & Social Sciences and got the affiliation of
Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Also four of our Research students received PhD from the
University.
2013
Minority Status Certificate
TRADA received Minority Status Certificate from the
National Commission for Minority Education Institutions,
New Delhi.
2014
National Award from the President
TRADA received National Award from the President of
India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee for the Best Integrated
Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts 2014 on 26.6.2014 under
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
26.6.2014
Doctoral Degree
Four of our PhD students received Doctoral Degree from
Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong
2014
MSJE
The revised Scheme of MSJE for IRCAs effective from 1st
January 2015 was implemented.
Two of our PhD students received Doctoral Degree from
Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong
2015
NARCOTIC ANONYMOUS GROUP
Forming of NARCOTIC ANONYMOUS GROUP first
time in Kerala with the help of Kripa Foundation, Mumbai
2016
NABH
Inspection by NABH (National Accreditation Board for
Health and Hospitals) Team
2017
NABH Accreditation
NABH Accreditation received for a period of three years from
23rd February 2018 till 22nd February 2021
2018
Signing of MoU with Martin Luther Christian University
Signing of MoU with Martin Luther Christian University,
Shillong as their Accredited Partner.
Medical and counselling camp at Mudrika Colony in
Collaboration with District Collectorate, Kottayam.
Installation of CCTV in TRADA Compound for close
monitoringof activities of inmates.
2019
MPhil/PhD Center.
Approval and recognition of TRADA Institute as MPhil/PhD
Center.
Implementation of revised scheme for IRCAs under the
scheme for National Action Plan for Drug Demand
Reduction (NAPDDR).
Implementation EAT Module under PFMS of Govt. of India
and sharing of CCTV link in TRADA’s website.
2020
Bylaws
Amended the Bylaws of the Oganisation
2023