Salvation Army Recovery Services- Townsville

About Salvation Army Recovery Services – Townsville

Located on Wulgurukaba and Bindal Land, Salvation Army Recovery Services – Townsville 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 a 10-bed unit, which includes clinical support via nursing staff, a visiting doctor, and casework support. 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.

Youth AOD

The Youth and Young Adults Recovery Outreach Service is an Assertive Community Outreach that provides a range of psychosocial interventions to 12-25 year olds using alcohol and other drugs. Interventions involve, community education, group work, and one on one support. An 8-bed residential treatment service is also available to young people aged 16-25 years.

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.

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.