Addiction

The Salvation Army URL has changed to salvationarmy.org.au

Find out more

Addiction

It’s not hopeless. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drugs, we can help. We're one of Australia’s largest providers of treatment services, and we’re here for you.

I can’t shake my addiction

Yes, i'd like some help

More Stories…

< Previous 1 | Page 2 | 3 | 4 Next >

Minimising harm
Read the news item

29 August 2021

Lennox Street in Richmond, Melbourne, is the site of the existing Supervised Injection Room, opposite the Salvos. International Overdose Awareness Day is on 31 August. The day focuses on raising aware...

Read more

From despair to hope in Covid times
Read the news item

8 August 2021

The Salvos offer a range of services for those struggling with mental health, homelessness and misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Salvos restore Manesh's faith in humanity Words Holly Reed The contain...

Read more

Celebrating the safety of a home
Read the news item

26 July 2021

The Salvos assist people struggling with homelessness to find permanent accommodation. Words Naomi Singlehurst As National Homelessness Week (1-7 August) approaches, Peter* shares his journey from hom...

Read more

Finding faith, family and friends
Read the news item

13 July 2021

Rob discovers help and hope when he thought none existed Words Rob Bennett I was born in Prahan, Victoria, in 1970. My dad passed away when I was two. Hecommitted suicide, which, of course, had an imp...

Read more

Offering people hope is our mission
Read the news item

29 June 2021

Captain Brad Whittle (pictured above), a Salvation Army officer (pastor), shares about his role as the manager of The Salvation Army Townsville Recovery Services Centre. The Townsville Recovery Servic...

Read more

Finding light in the darkest of days
Read the news item

28 June 2021

Missy (above) continues to check in with the START community for support and friendships. Words Missy Caddell I grew up in Melbourne as the eldest of five children and moved to the country when I was...

Read more

A place where lives are changed
Read the news item

28 June 2021

Group discussions are a regular part of the START Community program. Day rehab program equips people on their journey to recovery Words Simone Worthing Freedom from problematic drug and alcohol depend...

Read more

Celebrating 20 years of a new life
Read the news item

26 April 2021

Craig is back in Sydney, serving in the same places that changed his life 20 years ago. Words Naomi Singlehurst and Lauren Martin Just a few weeks ago on Good Friday, the Salvos’ Captain Craig ...

Read more

Shining the light to help others find the way
Read the news item

31 March 2021

Jayden overcomes addiction and lives with freedom and hope Words Naomi Singlehurst Just a few years ago, Jayden was struggling with addiction and fear. But, with a growing faith and the support of the...

Read more

A sceptic transformed
Read the news item

9 February 2021

Left: Zoe, with her puppy Jessie May, is living proof that God is really there, no matter what your life looks like. Right: Major Sandra Nottle holds the poem Zoe wrote and painted the day she became ...

Read more

< Previous 1 | Page 2 | 3 | 4 Next >