ACT AOD Services
Canberra AOD Services
The Salvation Army delivers a range of residential and community-based treatment options on Ngunnawal lands in the ACT.
Residential rehabilitation
Canberra AOD Services provide a residential rehabilitation program in Fyshwick, ACT. It is a 38-bed residential rehabilitation treatment program for people over the age of 18 affected by substance use. Participants each have their own room in shared cabins.
Treatment is individualised for each participant through comprehensive assessment, referral and case management, therapeutic group program and aftercare support.
The group-based component of treatment is based on The Salvation Army’s ‘Foundations Program’, which is a three-phased 12-week program aimed at helping participants better understand and manage substance use, find community, meaning and independence. The program is based on contemporary, internationally recognised methods, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational enhancement strategies.
An essential part of the recovery journey is in forming relationships, feeling a sense of belonging and having a routine. We have a program timetable that schedules daily groups and other wellbeing and community participation activities to support life balance and independent living skills.
Canberra AOD Services aims to provide opportunities for participants to further strengthen their connection to community, practice recovery skills and engage in peer recovery and social activities offsite as participants progress through the program.
Transitional supported accommodation
Transitional housing provides safe, supported, substance free and affordable housing to people over the age of 18 seeking to maintain recovery from substance misuse as they integrate back into the community. Canberra AOD Services provides seven transitional beds across two community-based properties for a period of up to 18 months. Primarily funded by the Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List (DASL) program, priority is given to DASL participants.
Day program
Canberra AOD Services offers a community-based, structured day program at 1 Elder Street, Braddon. It is co-located with other Salvation Army community services including financial counselling, The Salvation Army Doorways emergency relief (financial and food assistance with support), recovery church and a drop-in centre. The program is for people over the age of 18 affected by substance misuse and other addictions and seeking a non-residential treatment setting.
Treatment is individualised for each participant through comprehensive assessment, referral, case management and therapeutic groups and aftercare support. Participants can engage in a particular stage and receive a certificate of completion for that stage dependent on their treatment needs.
The group program is harm reduction focused and based on The Salvation Army’s ‘Foundations Program’, which is a 12-week program aimed at helping participants better understand and manage substance use, find community, meaning and independence. The program is based on contemporary, internationally recognised methods, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational enhancement strategies. Groups run as a three-phased program (each four weeks) from 10am to 2.30pm, with additional one-to-one support and other social and wellbeing activities available.