Alcohol and other drug services
We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drugs treatment services. If you’re looking for a place of hope, compassion and dignity to support you as you overcome your challenges, we are here for you.
Our goal for you is to see you living life in its fullness and thriving. To support this, as well as addressing problematic substance use, we encourage you to find a sense of belonging. That may be by nurturing or repairing family relationships or friendships, or establishing connections with your community. We will also support you to pursue your education or employment goals.
Across Australia, we offer a range of programs including withdrawal management, residential rehabilitation, non-residential rehabilitation, community programs and harm reduction services. Different service types are available in each state – see below to find what might suit you best.
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Facts about alcohol and other drugs
Learn about the factsOur commitment to you
- Encourage choice | We believe in the capacity of people to identify their needs and guide their own treatment pathways
- Value partnerships | We work to develop and maintain strong partnerships between services and other health and community agencies to enhance access for people to get the kind of care they want when they need it
- Are welcoming | We welcome all people without prejudice and seek to support them to access the treatment they need
- Honour and respect individuality | We strive to recognise and respect people’s differences as they overcome barriers and challenges, seek to accommodate diversity and provide programs to meet the specific needs of the community
- Are innovative | We work towards being leaders in this field and recognise the need to strive towards best-practice, evidence-based treatment
- Value our participants’ involvement and feedback | Our service design and improvement is informed by those who use our services and have direct experiences of what works well and what challenges they face in navigating and accessing services (See recent participant forum summary reports - April 2022 report and May 2023 report)
Our service locations
Our alcohol and other drug services centres provide services to meet you wherever you are in your journey. The best service for you may not necessarily be the one closest to you.
If you'd like to speak to someone about what service is right for you, make an enquiry.
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Northern Territory
The Salvation Army has partnered with a community organisation called Red Dust to deliver an intergenerational alcohol and other drugs program on Arrernte lands in Alice Springs.
The Salvos also runs the Sunrise Centre, also known as Top End AOD services is located on Larrakia lands in Berrimah.
Queensland
South Australia
Towards Independence Sobering Up Unit
The Towards Independence Sobering Up Unit operates 30 beds 24/7. We provide shelter, support and referrals for those who require a safe place to sober up or recover from the immediate effects of alcohol and drug use. The unit also caters for people apprehended under the Public Intoxication Act (PIA) in South Australia. Priority of access is decided based on greatest need.
Tasmania
Victoria
Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Victoria
In the state of Victoria, admission to all government funded alcohol and other drug treatment services, including those run by The Salvation Army, is managed by a centralised intake system. To access this system please call DirectLine on 1800 888 236.
You can also find out more details below.
Many Salvation Army Churches/Centres/Corps provide additional opportunities to assist in your journey, including Recovery Church and support groups. Please search here to find your local centre.