RCT offers rehabilitation to traumatised refugees who have experienced torture and have obtained permanent residence permit in Denmark. In 2005, RCT provided rehabilitation to 225 clients.

Since the foundation of the centre in 1982, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has financed the rehabilitation of torture survivors. In 2005, however, RCT commenced negotiations with Copenhagen Hospital Co-operation (H:S) about an operations agreement. The agreement was concluded and entered into force on January 1, 2006.

The agreement means that RCT is to receive clients from the municipalities of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg, and from the counties of Frederiksborg, Roskilde, Western Zealand and Storstrøm.

RCT treats traumatised refugees who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, as well as crisis and grief reactions. These diseases are manifested in flashbacks, sleep disorders and nightmares, isolation, concentration and memory difficulties, loss of self-control, problems when being among other people, sexual problems, physical pains, etc.

What can RCT offer?

RCT offers individual, group or family rehabilitation.

The rehabilitation provided is interdisciplinary and comprises assessments and treatment, including specialised rehabilitation, psycho-, family-, and physiotherapy. The rehabilitation also includes pain school, social co-ordination and guidance as well as medical treatment, including psychiatric assistance. Communication among health professionals and clients is ensured by highly qualified interpreters.

See RCT's rehabilitation staff here.