There are many de-addiction centers in Kerala. While some are started and function merely on commercial lines (as it is a thriving business), some others are founded with the noble purpose of freeing the hapless but valuable souls from the clutches of evil powers that have captivated and enslaved them. Sneha Sadhan Retreat Center at Ellakkal, near Kunchithanni near Munnar in Idukki, is one such.
Snehasadan is an amazing Christian Retreat and Revival Centre attached to a reputed healthcare institution named St Xaviers Hospital run by Catholic Nuns belonging to the Medical Sisters of St Joseph (MSJ) under the jurisdiction of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Idukki. According to 'Servant of God' Monsignor Joseph C. Panjikaran, the founder of the MSJ Congregation, the main objective of the Congregation is to consider every soul very precious and to win the souls by treating the bodies very kindly and sympathetically.
As Snehasadan Retreat and Rehabilitation center is located close to Munnar, the climate is very crisp and brisk here! One will neither feel hot and sweating nor cold and shivering. And as the Retreat Centre is located in a serene atmosphere, it is geographically also very ideal for doing meditation and reinvigorating one's body, mind, and soul. The centre has modern amenities to meet the physical and spiritual needs of hundreds of people at a time including delicious breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner and comfortable accommodation!
Very effective de-addiction programs (called camps) are held here for drug and alcohol addicts that last for 10 days. During the first five days, the patient is given medications as required after a thorough examination and spiritual healing is done during the second part of the treatment for 5 days. As the whole process is done by dedicated and devoted Sisters (Nuns) with the help of other trained staff/volunteers, every person will be taken special care of.
Snehasadan Retreat centre is not meant for drug addicts alone. It is a lovely place for those who are seeking an 'inner-healing' or 'deliverance' retreat. As the threat of the pandemics has disappeared and the covid protocols have been withdrawn, several types of Spiritual Retreats are held there for different age groups like children, teenagers, youths, adults, families, etc. Retreats are conducted by Spirit-filled Rev Fathers, Sisters, and gifted laity preachers. Whoever attends a five-day retreat in Snehasadan becomes Spiritually, mentally, and physically rejuvenated.
As mentioned above, the prime focus of Snehasadan is to win souls. It is not a commercial center. The fees charged for food, accommodation, classes are very nomminal and affordable. If anyone is not able to pay even the small fees, he/she will be given free admission to the retreat programme.
Please contact the following phone numbers (Mother Superior or Director Sister) to inquire about the dates and schedules of Normal Retreats and/or deaddiction camps and to make an advance booking.
6282272853, 9061409086
