geniuspulse/betting-addiction-support-malawi

A platform to help betting addicts in Malawi through structured recovery programs, expert counselling, and community support. # Betting Addiction Support Malawi (BASM) A digital platform helping betting addicts in Malawi through structured recovery programs, professional counselling, and peer community support. ## 🎯 Mission To provide accessible, stigma-free support for individuals struggling with betting addiction in Malawi. ## 🌟 Features - **Self-Assessment Quiz** — gauge addiction severity and get matched to the right program - **Recovery Programs** — 3 tiers (30/60/90 day) with structured daily activities - **Expert Counselling** — book one-on-one sessions with certified counsellors - **Group Therapy** — anonymous peer support sessions - **Crisis SOS** — immediate help when relapse risk is high - **Progress Tracking** — milestones, badges, and accountability tools - **Resource Library** — articles, videos, and self-help tools ## 🏗️ Project Structure ``` betting-addiction-support-malawi/ ├── frontend/ # React.js frontend │ └── src/ │ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components │ ├── pages/ # App pages/screens │ ├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks │ └── utils/ # Helper functions ├── backend/ # Node.js + Express API │ └── src/ │ ├── routes/ # API route definitions │ ├── controllers/ # Business logic │ ├── models/ # Database models │ └── middleware/ # Auth, logging, etc. └── docs/ # Project documentation ``` ## 🛠️ Tech Stack - **Frontend:** React.js, TailwindCSS - **Backend:** Node.js, Express.js - **Database:** PostgreSQL - **Auth:** JWT ## 🚀 Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js v18+ - PostgreSQL 14+ ### Installation ```bash # Clone the repo git clone github.com cd betting-addiction-support-malawi # Install backend dependencies cd backend && npm install # Install frontend dependencies cd ../frontend && npm install ``` ### Running Locally ```bash # Backend (from /backend) npm run dev # Frontend (from / …