Skoun Lebanese Addictions Center

Skoun is a Lebanese, non-profit, non-governmental organization and one of the first outpatient facilities in Lebanon offering Prevention, Treatment and Support to people who use drugs while providing appropriate, quality, and gender-inclusive services.

In Arabic, “SKOUN” means internal tranquility and silence. “SKOUN” is also an Arabic punctuation mark, which indicates a pause "،" while pronouncing a word. 

Vision 

SKOUN strives to ensure that drug use and addiction are treated as primary health issues.

Mission 

SKOUN provides accessible Treatment, Education and Protection for all people who use drugs; while reducing the harm caused by substance use in Lebanon

Values 

Inclusion, Accessibility, Integrity, Dignity, Respect and Accountability.