In the 2023-2024 financial year, The Salvation Army assisted nearly 12,000 people in their recovery from addiction to alcohol, other drugs and gambling. This took place in more than 220,000 sessions of care.
While addressing problematic substance use is key, we want people to have a sense of belonging to their families, friends and communities.

Involves supporting you to safely to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs — while in our care.

Find a residential rehabilitation service for your needs. We have multiple facilities across the country.

Access one our our community-based services to support your recovery while you remain living at home.

Include sobering up centres, needle and syringe programs, and referrals.



Read about treatment objectives including reduction or cessation of alcohol or drug use as well as improvements to social and personal functioning.
Learn about the different types of addiction, the signs of addiction that may be showing in you or a loved one, and how to find help for an addiction.
Drug use can be tricky to talk about. It’s a personal and sometimes sensitive issue. Understanding drugs and why people might use them can help start an open and supportive conversation.
