See It For Yourself

A walkthrough of our newly built facility - from clinical treatment rooms to the courtyard where recovery happens every day.

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Breaking Through Denial

Through motivational enhancement therapy, education, encouragement, and the examples of others in recovery.

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Achieving Abstinence

In a controlled environment with a structured schedule.

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Recovering Physically

Through a programme of healthy nutrition, reasonable physical exercise, and an appropriate amount of rest.

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Developing Living Skills

Through AA/NA meetings, group psychotherapy, individual counselling, and peer education necessary to achieve lasting sobriety.

Our Recovery Partners

Trusted organisations we work alongside across Ghana.

Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA)
International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
Mental Health Authority, Ghana
Country Alliance on Mental Illness (CAMI)
Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG)
Maternal Mental Health & Community Outreach Project
Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA)
International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
Mental Health Authority, Ghana
Country Alliance on Mental Illness (CAMI)
Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG)
Maternal Mental Health & Community Outreach Project

Who We Are

A center of excellence in addiction treatment

HARP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) located in Winneba, Ghana, operating as a detox, comprehensive drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Our major activities encompass a holistic approach to recovery, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need on their journey to wellness.

We serve not only the Central Region but individuals from across Ghana who are seeking freedom from addiction, combining traditional recovery approaches with innovative therapeutic interventions.

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Music Therapy is at the heart of our recovery model.

Our emblem, the harp, recalls King David's harp - an instrument of healing, peace, and divine intervention. Just as music brought calm to a troubled king, we use music therapy as part of a holistic model of recovery, healing, and restored hope.

Our Leadership

Led by people who understand recovery

Eric Kweku Arhinful

Founder & Executive Director

Eric Kweku Arhinful

With academic training in Community Medicine and Health, Clinical Psychiatry, and Counseling Psychology and Law - alongside his own recovery journey - Eric combines professional, personal, and spiritual insight to shape HARP's mission.

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Ms Lydia Botsio

Ms Lydia Botsio

Administrator / Finance Officer

Mr. Steward Dagla Ettor-Chrisk

Mr. Steward Dagla Ettor-Chrisk

Chaplain & Community Liaison Officer

Mr. Samuel Pyke Donkor Jnr

Mr. Samuel Pyke Donkor Jnr

Fundraising & External Relations Officer

Mr. Logosu Amagashie

Mr. Logosu Amagashie

Program Coordinator

HARP's regulatory licences and certifications on display at the facility

Licensed & Accredited

Regulated care you can trust

HARP operates under the oversight of Ghana's Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) and the Mental Health Authority, and holds active certifications on display at our facility.

Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA)
Mental Health Authority, Ghana

How We Help

Our core services

Medical Detox

Professional withdrawal management in a safe, supervised environment.

Residential Treatment

Comprehensive inpatient care with 24/7 support and structured programming.

Outpatient Treatment

Flexible treatment options that allow continued community engagement.

Social Support Groups

Skills training (SSEP) specifically designed for individuals in recovery.

Life at HARP

A look inside our community

Group therapy session at the facility
Dental care session for clients
Recreational basketball at the facility
Community food donation outreach
ISADA school-based prevention visit
HARP staff and interns
The newly built facility courtyard and covered walkway
Covered patio walkway connecting client rooms
Covered patio overlooking the facility's pool area
Kitchen and dining area
Mobility equipment available for clients with accessibility needs
Records and administrative filing room
Clinical examination room
Residential hallway
Individual counselling room
Medical treatment room
Medical treatment room
Administrative office
Group therapy session at the facility
Dental care session for clients
Recreational basketball at the facility
Community food donation outreach
ISADA school-based prevention visit
HARP staff and interns
The newly built facility courtyard and covered walkway
Covered patio walkway connecting client rooms
Covered patio overlooking the facility's pool area
Kitchen and dining area
Mobility equipment available for clients with accessibility needs
Records and administrative filing room
Clinical examination room
Residential hallway
Individual counselling room
Medical treatment room
Medical treatment room
Administrative office

Our Impact

Reaching communities across Ghana

Winneba, Central Region

HARP Headquarters

50+

Schools reached through ISADA

5,000+

Students reached through ISADA

1,000+

People reached annually via outreach

590+

People reached through The Hope Project

Stories of Hope

Voices from our community

When I arrived at HARP, I had lost everything - my job, my family's trust, and my hope.

Kwame Anan

6 months sober

As a single mother, I couldn't leave my children for residential treatment, but I desperately needed help.

Ama Serwaa

1 year in recovery

I was skeptical about music therapy at first, but it became the cornerstone of my healing.

Samuel Kwame

18 months sober

Individual results vary. Shared with consent by HARP programme participants.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Reach out by phone, WhatsApp, or email to make an initial enquiry - our team is active 24/7 for urgent needs. We'll talk through your situation and the next steps together.

Have a different question? Get in touch.

Let's rebuild lives together

Your support funds medical detox, residential and outpatient care, and social skills empowerment programmes for people seeking freedom from addiction across Ghana.