This free service supports those closest to people experiencing alcohol or other drug issues and empowers them to be active partners in recovery. When families and friends are supported, everyone has a better chance of recovery and wellbeing.
Caring for someone affected by alcohol or other drugs can be tough and isolating. Our service is here to listen, guide and connect you to the help you need to support a loved one.
The Family, Carers and Friends Service is for anyone who wants to better understand alcohol and other drugs and learn how to support a loved one in positive, healthy ways. This includes parents, partners, siblings and friends.
To learn more email fcf@salvationarmy.org.au or call 02 6270 3035
60 Berkeley Rd, Fountaindale NSW 2258
P: (02) 4355 8002
AOD Services Berkeley Vale (formally Dooralong Transformation Centre) is a 40-bed residential treatment program located on Darkinjung lands on the Central Coast for adults over the age of 18 of any gender, experiencing the impacts of alcohol and drugs. Program length is 12-16 weeks with the option of applying for a space in one the of the Transitional Housing properties.
The treatment we provide is individualised for each participant through comprehensive assessment, case management support and external referrals. Our treatment is strengthened by a chaplaincy service, available for participants and families, and a weekly chapel service.
The group treatment program is 13 weeks in length and is based on The Salvation Army’s ‘Foundations Program’, which aims to help participants better understand and manage substance use, and independence. The program is based on contemporary and internationally-recognised research, and is complemented by the addition of our spirituality modules.
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. Onsite recreation activities are available.
As part of the program, participants are supported to plan and prepare for the next stage of their recovery in the community. After completing Foundations, participants can apply to continue on to the Aftercare phase of the program. Everyone’s Aftercare phase will look different, and participants will be supported to engage in employment, volunteering or education opportunities. There is also an opportunity to apply for supported accommodation in one of our local transitional housing properties.
Our non-residential alcohol and other drug service is located on the beautiful Darkinjung Country of the Central Coast.
The Gosford Recovery Hub is structured to support you with the following:
We are co-located with The Salvation Army Gosford, enabling us to provide whole of life support.
We look forward to walking alongside you in your recovery journey.
Foundations Maroubra is located in Sydney's Eastern Beaches, on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal peoples of the Eora Nation. The out-client (non-residential) service provides adults 18 years and over a safe and supportive environment to meet likeminded peers, receive one-to-one support and engage in relevant and interactive groups. You’ll be given the tools you need to help in your recovery.
Foundations Maroubra is co-located with a number of other Salvation Army programs, which provides holistic support for you and your family.
Located on Dharawal lands, just a short walk from the Miranda train station. This out-client (non-residential) service provides adults 18 years and over with individual and group support to assist them in recovery. We teach strategies for harm reduction and relapse prevention, help people manage their mental health, and provide general education around alcohol and other drugs. In addition to assisting individuals, we also support families through group support and education.
Foundations Miranda is co-located with several other Salvation Army programs, which provides holistic support for you and your family.
81 Russell Rd, Morisset NSW 2264
P: (02) 4355 8002
AOD Services Morisset (formerly William Booth House) is a 27-bed residential treatment program located on Darkinjung lands on the Central Coast for adults over the age of 18 of any gender, experiencing the impacts of alcohol and drugs. Program length is 12-16 weeks with the option of applying for a space in one the of the Transitional Housing properties.
The treatment we provide is individualised for each participant through comprehensive assessment, case management support and external referrals. Our treatment is strengthened by a chaplaincy service, available for participants and families, and a weekly chapel service.
The group treatment program is 13 weeks in length and is based on The Salvation Army’s ‘Foundations Program’, which aims to help participants better understand and manage substance use, and independence. The program is based on contemporary and internationally-recognised research, and is complemented by the addition of our spirituality modules.
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. Onsite recreation activities are available.
As part of the program, participants are supported to plan and prepare for the next stage of their recovery in the community. After completing Foundations, participants can apply to continue on to the Aftercare phase of the program. Everyone’s Aftercare phase will look different, and participants will be supported to engage in employment, volunteering or education opportunities. There is also an opportunity to apply for supported accommodation in one of our local transitional housing properties.
Foundations St Marys is located on Darug lands. This out-client (non-residential) service provides adults 18 years and over with individual and group support to assist them in recovery. We can help you if you want to stabilise, reduce, or cease opioid-substitution treatment. The service enables you to remain living in your own accommodation while engaging in treatment and support for substance use problems.
Our flexible approach will ensure accessible one-to-one support and group work when you need it most, and if you need someone to assist you in finding other services, we can do that too. We are co-located with several other Salvation Army programs, including Employment Plus, which provides holistic support for you and your family.
This community based non-residential program offers adults 18 years and over drug and alcohol education, relapse prevention, and management and strategies for harm reduction. We are located on Yuin lands in Nowra on the NSW South Coast, and on the Dharawal lands in Port Kembla (South Wollongong).
Services include assessment and referrals, therapeutic psychoeducation groups, one-on-one case management and advocacy into inpatient treatment settings. Foundations offers a safe and supportive environment to meet likeminded peers, aims to enhance your motivation for change through values and strengths identification, and helps you develop the tools you need to help in your recovery.
Our location in Port Kembla — The Salvos Foundery Family Centre — has an Aboriginal worker who provides coordinated care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the region.
Foundations Shoalhaven is co-located with a number of other Salvation Army programs, which provides holistic support for you and your family.

In August 2025, the William Booth House building in Surry Hills—home to our Residential Withdrawal Management Unit and Rehabilitation Service—will be temporarily closed for renovations. The refurbishment is expected to take approximately two years. During this time the Residential Rehabilitation program will be relocated to AOD Services Morisset and the Withdrawal Management Unit will be located at 5-19 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW.
William Booth House operates a 10-bed withdrawal unit for people over the age of 18 seeking support for mild-to-moderate substance withdrawal in a 24-hour supported residential setting. Participants generally stay for seven to 10 days in dormitory accommodation.
The Withdrawal Unit is supported by South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District who provide a medical clinic onsite two days per week and put together a treatment plan for every client who enters the unit. Support is provided by a nursing team and AOD support workers.
Foundations Central is located on Gadigal lands in Surry Hills, just a short walk from Central station. This out-client (non-residential) service provides adults 18 years and over drug and alcohol education, relapse prevention, and management and strategies for harm reduction.
Services include assessment and referrals, therapeutic psychoeducation groups, one-on-one case management and advocacy into inpatient treatment settings. Foundations offers a safe and supportive environment to meet likeminded peers, aims to enhance your motivation for change through values and strengths identification, and helps you develop the tools you need to help in your recovery.
Foundations Central is co-located with The Salvation Army’s Homelessness Services and the William Booth House Withdrawal Management Unit on Mary Street, Surry Hills.
Located on Wiradjuri Lands at 192 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga, in a building behind The Salvation Army church.

The Hub is tailored to holistically meet the needs of people over 18 living in Wagga Wagga and the wider Murumbidgee district who are experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use. The service also provides outreach to Ashmont, Tolland and Kooringal, along with online services.
Services include:
The Hub provides culturally appropriate, trauma informed and responsive services, with a specialist focus on people with co-occurring mental health issues, those who are at risk of homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people in contact with the criminal justice system.
The Hub works with participants, along with other involved services to ensure a coordinated, holistic ‘partnership’ approach to care, aimed at reducing barriers to access treatment and connecting people to community. By creating pathways to support for other critical areas like homelessness, domestic and family violence, and emergency relief, The Salvation Army Recovery Hub is ensuring that the support provided is effective for harm reduction and safety in all aspects of life. The Hub is designed to be flexible, adapting to meet people’s ever-changing needs, creating sustained engagement and better outcomes for participants, their families and the community.
The Hub is a partnership drawing on the expertise, knowledge and shared learning of each of the partner organisations. The Hub’s services are led by The Salvation Army partnerships coordinator. Salvation Army alcohol and other drug (AOD) care coordinators provide psychosocial interventions for AOD, group work, case management and care coordination.
The other partners are:
