In times of need - William Booth House
The Salvation Army began recovery services work in Australia as early as 1900, when a rehabilitation farm was established in Collaroy on Sydney’s northern beaches.
The Salvation Army’s Bridge Program for recovery was developed by The Salvation Army in the 1960’s at Sydney’s Salvation Army Nithsdale Clinic, which offered counselling, group work and welfare to those struggling with addictions.
In 1966 Bridge House was opened in Redfern after the need for a residential program for people recovering from drug and alcohol addictions was identified. In 1974, due to an increasing demand, The Salvation Army opened William Booth House in Surrey Hills - later expanding to three additional Sydney services - Bramwell Booth House, Herbert Booth House and Catherine Booth House.
Today, The Salvation Army’s William Booth House offers an award winning model of recovery in a caring and supportive environment.
