Apart from the regular activities related to de-addiction and treatment of the inmates in the IRCA, SBGUS organizes awareness and sensitization programmes on Drug and Substance abuse in different communities and schools and colleges of Hailakandi district. The programmes are intended to build a supportive structure at community level. During the year 2018-19, the organization has extensively worked with community leaders, family members, teachers, students, youth leaders, women's groups and others to make this component effective. A process of continuous dialogue among different sections of people have been promoted through using methodical communication strategiesincluding use of IEC materials, street-plays etc. There has been significant improvement inthe supportive environment and more sensitivity and positive attitude towards victims ofaddiction observed where the intervention was carried out intensively. The organization plansto invest more energy in the coming months to organize people for supporting victims ofaddiction. A special group has been formed involving ex-beneficiaries of the RehabilitationCenter and other people, especially young people, to discuss issues and disseminateinformation related to addiction and community based actions.