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People who overcame their own battles with addiction founded Mudita Cara in 2017. Consequently, they understand the challenges of addiction and the joy of recovery. Moreover, they strive to create a safe, caring, and kind place for people to start new lives.

Furthermore, opening their addiction treatment center significantly helped not only individuals battling addictions but also their families. Additionally, Mudita Cara commits to treating everyone with kindness and respect, making each person feel valued and understood.

Similarly, everyone faces a unique battle with addiction. Therefore, at Mudita Cara, they believe that finding purpose and meaning in life is essential. Thus, they assist their clients in discovering and accepting their true selves, leading to significant and lasting changes for them and their families. Also, they tackle addiction from all angles, focusing on the body, mind, and emotions with a customized plan for each person.

Finally, Mudita Cara has freed many people from the grip of addiction and other mental health issues. Importantly, if you or someone you know needs help to break free from addiction, contact Mudita Cara today. Indeed, they are ready to help you or your loved one start anew.

Our Ethos

What Our Patients are Saying

     Excellent  
     Based on 23 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Candice Claire Rudolph 
 2023-06-23
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mudita Cara and Marco helped me save my life! I fought Mudita Cara, Marco, my family, my son and the ppl I love every step of the way. My addiction wanted me to die, it did not want me to live a life of true love, light, peace and happiness. I hated myself, I was an addict for 27years and loved my drug of choice and needle more than anything else. I had no understanding of what a real addict was and how much my addiction wanted to kill me till I got to Mudita Cara. I was a stubborn learner to say the least and fought to get clean every step of the way, but Mudita Cara and Marco never gave up on me, they loved and believed in me till I could love and believe in myself. Today I am a year clean, never in my wildest dreams did I think it is possible to live a life beyond my wildest dreams, but thanks to Mudita Cara for the understanding, Marco for the kindness, love and belief in me and the 12 step program for the tools, if it wasn't for these 3, I truly don't believe I'd be alive today. Thank you, thank you for helping me get my life back. Keep doing what you doing 🙏🏼🔷🙏🏼.
  
 
       
   Mona Leonard 
 2023-06-14
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful. A good rehab!
  
 
       
   Magan Evans 
 2023-06-08
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My stay at Mudita Cara was really nice because of the loving and supportive environment that they offer. It’s not a condemning rehabilitation centre but their approach is more helpful and encouraging no matter how much you used or what you’ve done in your past. A huge thanks to Marco Mendoza, my personal Counsellor, for helping me in my recovery process. He is truly an inspiration in just what can be achieved if you do your programme willingly and take suggestions on board. I am forever grateful for him for never giving up on me and for guiding me through my step work, and showing such willingness and care towards me and my story. I recommend Mudita Cara for all addicts who have lost hope and who need support because they helped me so much.
  
 
       
   Gary Campbell 
 2023-05-11
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A facility where the councillors really take an interest in your well being and your recovery. I would recommend this institution to any who are serious about their recovery and are desperate to find a new way of living.
It is because of these fine people that I have managed to get my life back on track.
10 stars if I could.
  
 
       
   Justin Mamulis 
 2023-05-11
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the privilege of going to Mudita Cara for 3 months from December 2022 to March 2023. After battling with addiction for over 30 years, I found true recovery within Mudita Cara. I was challenged by professional councillors, made to face my demons and left there with a real sense of accomplishment and a strong desire to get better, be better, do better. I owe Marco, Arnaud, Wesley, Michaela and BK my life because each one of them played pivotal roles in literally saving it.
Thank you for showing me a new way to live.
I would recommend Mudita Cara to anyone who really wants to change their life and find a new way to live, without the obsession that addiction brings.
  
 
       
   Sojanie Opperman 
 2023-05-11
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mudita Cara has played a tremendous role in my road to recovery. With the help and guidance from excellent counselors and amazing staff, I have found a new way of life. They have always treated everyone who walks through their doors like family. I am and forever will be eternally grateful to this amazing facility!
  
 
       
   Beata Lindsay 
 2023-05-10
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mudita Cara was recommended to me by one of the very reputable social workers in Johannesburg as a top primary rehab facility . My son has been admitted there a couple of times. The facility is run in an unprofessional manner and by skeletal staff up until 6 May 2023. The electric fence has not been working nor the garage in the facility as well the gate, no security company.  There was intrusion at the facility which has minimum security and had a very bad impact on my son. The place is extremely disorganized and pig style. They do not offer any basics such as curtains in the windows, soap, washing curtains and and everything in shambles. The food is beyond substandard and I will not recommend this facility to anyone looking to rehabilitate their loved ones as it unprofessionally run. Big red flag they also offer NO REFUNDS. My son wanted to leave the facility and they allowed him to walked out before I arrived to fetch him. Marco one of the owners then drove past my son walking home and purposely did not call me that he has seen him as I was frantically looking for him.
  
 
       
   Jared Jurgens 
 2022-09-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Counselors are liars, 20 year old blonde little girl almost destroyed my relationship by telling my fiance she is stuck in a love triangle with my ex wife because she  brought my son to visit, terrible place, do not trust them
  
 
       
   Kristin Marais 
 2022-09-15
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a FANTASTIC place Mudita Cara is! I have sent several young men in need of drug detox to the team here and they are SO knowledgeable and SO compassionate. Each guy we have sent to this program is taken care of in every respect. We always know that each guy we send is in very very good hands. I can't say enough positive things about the team at Mudita Cara!

Our Partners

These are the partners we use for the best continuum of care for our clients.

New Horizon Halfway House

House Agape Halfway House Pretoria

Formaly Mudita Cara Pretoria

At Mudita Cara, we provide a wide range of care options, starting with detox. Next, we offer residential care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and custom-made re-integration plans.
Additionally, our skilled and experienced substance abuse professionals create treatment plans that fit the specific needs of each client. They also tackle challenges and help achieve personal goals.
Furthermore, we take great pride in offering effective, evidence-based treatment programs. Moreover, we maintain the highest quality standards and care levels for our clients.

Candice Claire Rudolph

2023-06-23

Mudita Cara and Marco helped me save my life! I fought Mudita Cara, Marco, my family, my son and the ppl I love every step of the way. My addiction wanted me to die, it did not want me to live a life of true love, light, peace and happiness. I hated myself, I was an addict for 27years and loved my drug of choice and needle more than anything else. I had no understanding of what a real addict was and how much my addiction wanted to kill me till I got to Mudita Cara. I was a stubborn learner to say the least and fought to get clean every step of the way, but Mudita Cara and Marco never gave up on me, they loved and believed in me till I could love and believe in myself. Today I am a year clean, never in my wildest dreams did I think it is possible to live a life beyond my wildest dreams, but thanks to Mudita Cara for the understanding, Marco for the kindness, love and belief in me and the 12 step program for the tools, if it wasn't for these 3, I truly don't believe I'd be alive today. Thank you, thank you for helping me get my life back. Keep doing what you doing 🙏🏼🔷🙏🏼.

Mona Leonard

2023-06-14

Very helpful. A good rehab!

Magan Evans

2023-06-08

My stay at Mudita Cara was really nice because of the loving and supportive environment that they offer. It’s not a condemning rehabilitation centre but their approach is more helpful and encouraging no matter how much you used or what you’ve done in your past. A huge thanks to Marco Mendoza, my personal Counsellor, for helping me in my recovery process. He is truly an inspiration in just what can be achieved if you do your programme willingly and take suggestions on board. I am forever grateful for him for never giving up on me and for guiding me through my step work, and showing such willingness and care towards me and my story. I recommend Mudita Cara for all addicts who have lost hope and who need support because they helped me so much.

Gary Campbell

2023-05-11

A facility where the councillors really take an interest in your well being and your recovery. I would recommend this institution to any who are serious about their recovery and are desperate to find a new way of living. It is because of these fine people that I have managed to get my life back on track. 10 stars if I could.

Justin Mamulis

I had the privilege of going to Mudita Cara for 3 months from December 2022 to March 2023. After battling with addiction for over 30 years, I found true recovery within Mudita Cara. I was challenged by professional councillors, made to face my demons and left there with a real sense of accomplishment and a strong desire to get better, be better, do better. I owe Marco, Arnaud, Wesley, Michaela and BK my life because each one of them played pivotal roles in literally saving it. Thank you for showing me a new way to live. I would recommend Mudita Cara to anyone who really wants to change their life and find a new way to live, without the obsession that addiction brings.

Sojanie Opperman

Mudita Cara has played a tremendous role in my road to recovery. With the help and guidance from excellent counselors and amazing staff, I have found a new way of life. They have always treated everyone who walks through their doors like family. I am and forever will be eternally grateful to this amazing facility!

Beata Lindsay

2023-05-10

Mudita Cara was recommended to me by one of the very reputable social workers in Johannesburg as a top primary rehab facility . My son has been admitted there a couple of times. The facility is run in an unprofessional manner and by skeletal staff up until 6 May 2023. The electric fence has not been working nor the garage in the facility as well the gate, no security company. There was intrusion at the facility which has minimum security and had a very bad impact on my son. The place is extremely disorganized and pig style. They do not offer any basics such as curtains in the windows, soap, washing curtains and and everything in shambles. The food is beyond substandard and I will not recommend this facility to anyone looking to rehabilitate their loved ones as it unprofessionally run. Big red flag they also offer NO REFUNDS. My son wanted to leave the facility and they allowed him to walked out before I arrived to fetch him. Marco one of the owners then drove past my son walking home and purposely did not call me that he has seen him as I was frantically looking for him.

Jared Jurgens

2022-09-30

Counselors are liars, 20 year old blonde little girl almost destroyed my relationship by telling my fiance she is stuck in a love triangle with my ex wife because she brought my son to visit, terrible place, do not trust them

Kristin Marais

2022-09-15

What a FANTASTIC place Mudita Cara is! I have sent several young men in need of drug detox to the team here and they are SO knowledgeable and SO compassionate. Each guy we have sent to this program is taken care of in every respect. We always know that each guy we send is in very very good hands. I can't say enough positive things about the team at Mudita Cara!

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