Daystar Compassion and Care Centre

Who we are

Daystar Compassion and Care Centre (DCCC) is a special counselling program offered under the Student Counsellors section in the Student Affairs Department.

DCCC focuses on helping students who have health related challenges such living with chronic illnesses e.g HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Disabilities etc. It also has psychosocial support programs for people who are struggling with addictions of various kinds. The center also addresses issues of Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and management.

Motto: Happy Healthy Humanity

Students participating in a Daystar Compassion and Care Centre activity

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Notre vision

To make Daystar a lead model university in promoting holistic health from a Christian perspective in Africa and the rest of the world.

Our Mission

To provide holistic health programs through training, mentorship, counselling and offering psychosocial support programs to students, staff and the community.

Core Values (C.A.R.E)

C - Compassion
A - Acceptance
R - Respect
E - Excellence

Programs and Services

Counselling and assessment.
Organize Medical camps.
HIV Counselling and Testing.
Support groups.
Peer Counsellors Training.
Health Awareness Campaigns.
Community Outreach through sports, art, music etc.
Sensitization programs e.g movie nights, concerts, talent shows.
Mentorship programs such as WOW (Woman of Worth) and MOVE (Man of Valor and Excellence).

Activities & Support Groups

Join us from 3:30–5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, at the DCCC Lounge (Athi River) and Nuru Counselling Centre.

Day	Support Group	Focus
Mon	12 Step Group	For Addiction issues (alcohol, drugs, porn etc)
Tue	Life Group	For chronic illnesses (HIV, Cancer, Disability etc)
Wed	Member’s Day	For Training, Talks, Workshops, Seminars etc
Thu	Hope Group	For trauma, loss, grief, rape, violence etc
Fri	Family Group	For family related issues (parents, siblings etc)
Sat	Compassion Group	Visit to homes, prisons, orphanages, schools etc