Salvos expand Alcohol and Other Drugs treatment services in NSW
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
BY LAUREN MARTIN
The Salvation Army has announced the opening of three new Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment services on the NSW Central Coast, relocating operations from its former Dooralong Transformation Centre site.
AOD Services says the relocation to Berkeley Vale and Morisset creates new opportunities to deliver the organisation’s highly successful, accredited and Deakin University-evaluated rehabilitation program in more accessible, community-integrated settings.
It has also begun operating a new community-based service at The Salvation Army Gosford, providing additional flexible options for people seeking support to overcome drug and alcohol challenges.
“While we celebrate the incredible work and history of the Dooralong site, we are excited about what this relocation means for participants, families, the community and the extraordinary impact to people’s lives, that’s to come,” said Andy Biddle, NSW/ACT State Manager – AOD.
“This expansion reinforces our long-term commitment to delivering the highest quality care and ensuring people in our community can access the help they need, when they need it.”
The new site at Berkeley Vale is near Long Jetty Corps, and the Morisset site is near Bonnells Bay Corps. Both services offer residential drug and alcohol treatment programs using The Salvation Army’s accredited program.
“These new locations are closer to urban centres than our Dooralong site, which enables participants to engage in things that are happening in the local community, such as going to meetings, taking on volunteering work, looking for jobs or meeting with family on the weekend,” said Andy.
“The new locations also make it easier for our participants to engage with corps-based activities.”
The relocation and expansion are part of a major investment by The Salvation Army in its Alcohol and Other Drug services in the NSW/ACT Division, with redevelopment of its Sydney-based William Booth House also currently underway. (Read that story here).
