Polka Dots Wellness and Retreat Center was founded by Warigia Kamau Waitiki, a licensed Counseling Psychologist and Addiction Counselor with deep roots in mental health care.
Polka Dots Wellness and Retreat Center is a specialized psychiatric treatment facility committed to providing holistic, long-term care for individuals facing psychological disorders, substance use challenges, and age-related health concerns. We offer a unique blend of inpatient, outpatient, and day-treatment programs, all rooted in compassion, dignity, and evidence-based practice. We stand as a sanctuary for individuals and families seeking a safe, nurturing, and professional space to begin or continue their healing journey. For over five years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to transform lives—one recovery at a time.
Warigia Kamau Waitiki is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Polka Dots Wellness and Retreat Center. A licensed Counseling Psychologist and Addiction Counselor, she brings years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment to the center’s leadership.
Her professional journey includes significant service at Mathare Mental Teaching and Referral Hospital, where she was actively engaged in handling a range of psychiatric conditions and addiction-related disorders in both inpatient mental health wards and the rehabilitation facility.
She is certified and affiliated with numerous prestigious organizations, including:
SAPTA-College (Support for Addiction Prevention and Treatment in Africa),
KCPA (Certified Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association),
WIMIT (Women in Mental Health Intervention and Treatment),
APRAK (Addiction Prevention and Recovery Association in Kenya), and
ISSUP (International Society of Substance Use Professionals).
Our programs are led by a compassionate and multidisciplinary team of certified psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction counselors, nurses, social workers, and therapists. We recognize that mental health and addiction affects the entire family, and our holistic approach ensures that both clients and their loved ones receive the support they need for lasting recovery and wellness.
Comprehensive mental health evaluations conducted by licensed psychiatrists to assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions. These reviews guide individualized treatment plans and monitor progress over time.
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Our facility offers both residential and outpatient care for individuals requiring short or long-term psychiatric treatment. We combine medication management, talk therapy, and lifestyle support for holistic healing.
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Initial and ongoing clinical assessments help identify mental health disorders, substance use patterns, trauma history, and behavioral concerns. Our screening tools ensure accurate diagnosis and informed care planning.
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Clients receive one-on-one therapy sessions and benefit from group counselling to develop insight, coping strategies, and social support. We address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.
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Family involvement is crucial to recovery. We work with families to repair communication, educate them on mental health, and create a supportive home environment for healing and reintegration.
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Our detox program is supervised by medical professionals who ensure clients safely withdraw from substances while managing withdrawal symptoms and stabilizing their mental and physical health.
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We equip clients with tools and strategies to identify triggers, build resilience, and develop a personalized plan to prevent relapse and maintain long-term recovery.
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Our core offering includes the management and treatment of psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and dementia. Services include therapy, medication, and psychoeducation.
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We provide specialized treatment for behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, and compulsive internet use, using cognitive-behavioral therapy and structured support programs.
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Our trauma-informed therapists help individuals process past traumatic experiences that often underlie mental health or substance use disorders, restoring a sense of safety and control.
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Clients and families receive structured education sessions on mental health conditions, treatment processes, medication, and healthy coping strategies to improve understanding and engagement.
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We offer ongoing guidance and emotional support for families of clients, helping them understand their loved one's condition and learn how to best support their recovery journey.
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We support clients’ spiritual wellness and personal development through guided reflection, meditation, and culturally sensitive spiritual integration where appropriate.
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Our outreach programs aim to raise awareness about mental health and addiction, reduce stigma, and provide early intervention strategies to schools, workplaces, and community groups.
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We help clients improve interpersonal relationships and social interaction through structured activities, role-playing, and guided feedback sessions.
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We offer physiotherapy and mobility support for clients recovering from physical conditions or requiring rehabilitation as part of their mental health care.
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Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. We provide structured aftercare support through regular follow-up, check-ins, ongoing counselling, and reintegration planning to reduce relapse risk.
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A. We offer a range of services, including:
1. Detoxification and medical management
2. Individual and group counselling
3. Family therapy
4. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
5. Relapse prevention training
6. Life skills and vocational training
7. Aftercare planning and support
A. Addiction often develops through repeated use of a substance that creates pleasurable effects. Factors like genetics, environment, trauma, mental health issues, and peer pressure can contribute to this progression. Over time, the brain’s reward system becomes dependent on the substance, leading to compulsive use despite negative consequences.
A. While we can not guarantee that a client won’t relapse, we significantly reduce the risk through evidence-based treatment, relapse prevention strategies, and continued aftercare support. Recovery is a lifelong journey, and maintaining it requires ongoing effort, support, and lifestyle change.
A. The program typically lasts between 30 to 90 days, depending on the client’s needs, progress, and level of addiction. Some cases may require extended care beyond 90 days.
A. Clients participate in activities such as:
1. Group therapy and AA/NA meetings
2. Art and music therapy
3. Sports and physical exercise
4. Journaling and meditation
5. Skills training and educational sessions
6. Chores and team-building activities
A. A client typically attends 2–5 sessions per day, including therapy, group discussions, and psychoeducation. Over the course of a month, this can add up to 60–100 sessions, tailored to the client’s treatment plan.
Documents and Medical Information
Photo ID: Your original and a copy.
Medication Information: A list of your current medications and prescriptions. If you need to bring personal medicines, get approval from the facility first.
Clothing (7-10 Days’ Worth)
Comfortable Clothes: Loose-fitting tops, T-shirts, sweatpants, and shorts.
Undergarments: Socks and underwear.
Sleepwear: Pajamas, nightdresses, and slippers with non-slip soles.
Shoes: Sneakers or walking shoes with non-slip soles.
Toiletries & Personal Items
Hygiene Products: Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. These should be unopened and alcohol-free.
A bucket.
Hair & Skincare: A hairbrush or comb, deodorant, lotion, and shaving supplies.
Feminine Hygiene: Tampons or pads.
Personal Aids: Glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids.
Other Items
Reading & Writing: Books, a journal or exercise book, and a pen.
Comfort Items: Printed photos of loved ones.
Also prohibited, electronics, outside food, and any items containing alcohol.
