Salvation Army Recovery Services- Townsville
Salvation Army Recovery Services- Townsville
Address
4-36 John Melton Black Drive, Garbutt, Queensland, AustraliaIntake number
07 4772 3607Fax number
07 4772 3174Intake email
trs@salvationarmy.org.au (general enquiry)Website
https://salvos.org.au/contact-us/find-the-salvos-near-you/place/rtvh/Intake opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pmTemporary service changes due to COVID-19
Recovery Services Townsville is continuing to accept admissions and referrals. The regular residential program has been modified to increase client and staff safety in response to COVID-19. If you'd like to know more please call intake on 07 4772 3607.About Salvation Army Recovery Services
Recovery Services are committed to bringing hope, freedom and wholeness to all people adversely affected by alcohol, other drugs and gambling. Recovery Services philosophy:
- Every person matters and will be treated with dignity and respect
- People have the right to make informed choices, experience personal growth, access greater freedom, and have an opportunity for a transformed outlook in life
- Freedom from all addictive substances and behaviours is the key to the ongoing development of a positive life
- A holistic approach to recovery involves healthy partnerships and relationships
- The recovery journey is personal and each person must travel at their own pace
- The role of Recovery Services is to support the person’s own journey toward transformation
Programs
Townsville Recovery Services has three operations of service delivery.
Withdrawal Management
The withdrawal management service is an eight-bed program which includes clinical support via Nursing staff and casework support via Care Coordinators. The primary focus is to ensure a safe withdrawal process in a supported setting. Participants are also provided an opportunity to explore broader underlying, psychosocial needs relative to their readiness of change. After withdrawal participants are supported in integrating back into community or in transitioning into longer term residential treatment.
Residential Rehabilitation – Foundations Program
Is a 52-bed approximately a three-month program for men and women, over the age of 18 who are seeking treatment for alcohol and or other drug dependencies. Foundations Program: consists of staged completion residential drug and alcohol program, with foundations in trauma informed care and harm reduction. The program is delivered through group work and individual case management.
Youth
The Youth and Young Adults Recovery Outreach Service is an Assertive Community Outreach that provides a range of psychosocial interventions to 15-25 year old using alcohol and other drugs. Interventions involve, community education, group work, and one on one support. Salvos Therapeutic Adolescent Intensive Recovery Service (STAIRS) is a residential treatment service available to young people aged 16 and above.
Intake, assessment and referral
Clients can self-refer into the service and initial assessment to determine suitability can be conducted over the phone and in person, client’s choice. Referrals from GPs, specialists and other health or community services are also welcome.
The STAIRS Outreach team work with young people aged 15-25 and their families in community. Outreach intake is available through this team.
The Salvos Therapeutic Adolescent Intensive Recovery Service (STAIRS) is only available to young people aged 16 years and over.
All other services are available only to adults aged 18 years and over.