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National Drug Abuse Control Council

Mission

To create a society free from the abuse of drugs while advancing the good health and moral wellbeing of the nation.

Objective

To reduce the demand and supply of drugs; and to alleviate the consequences associated with the misuse of illicit and illicit drugs.

The National Drug Abuse Control Council – Belize was established in 1988 and legally constituted by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1990 (revised 2020). It is a governmental policy organization, under the Ministry of Health that provides advice to the Government of Belize in matters relating to the reduction of the demand and supply of drugs in Belize.

It has an established staff of 22. NDACC-Belize Central Office is in Belize City, with offices in each district.

NDACC- Belize District Offices key role is to educate people about the dangers of substance misuse including alcohol and tobacco. It is hoped that by providing correct information will allow individuals to make a more informed decision about the dangers of taking drugs. Our District Offices also provide Outreach and Referral Services to individuals who seek treatment and rehabilitation

Department Contact Information

Mr. Esner Vellos
Director
Phone: +501 635-5086 (WhatsApp)

Department Phone: +501-227-1143 

Department Email: ndacc@health.gov.bz

Services

  • Public Education
  • School Drug Prevention
  • Community Empowerment
  • Research and Information
  • Treatment and Rehabilitation
  • Legal Reform

Addresses

Central Office
#41 Albert Street, Belize City
Phone: +501 227-1143
Corozal District Office
10th Avenue Corozal Town
Phone: +501 422-0213
Orange Walk District Office
#25 Main Street, Orange Walk Town
Phone: +501 322-0179
Stann Creek Office
Phone: +501-522-0077
Belize District Office
#25 Amara Avenue, Belize City
Phone: +501 227-0528
Cayo Distirct Office
#123 George Price Highway Santa Elena, Cayo
Phone: +501 824-2436
Stann Creek District Office
#1794 George Price Drive, Dangriga Town
Toledo District Office
#14 Prince Street, Punta Gorda Town
Phone: +501 722-0085