Salvation Army Alcohol and Drug Outreach Clinic

The Salvation Army is an alcohol and drug outreach clinic offered weekly at Lou’s Place.

Staff provide education about drug and alcohol use, relapse prevention, as well as management strategies for harm reduction. They can also provide assessment and referrals into rehab services and psycho-education groups. 

Here’s what the women have to say:

"They didn't judge me at all. I've tried rehab before. It didn't stick, so I felt a bit embarrassed even bringing it up again. The AOD Clinic just helped me look at what might work this time and took it step by step."

"I actually came in asking for advice for a friend who's been struggling, which is really hard for me to see. They were able to provide me with advice on how I can best support my friend, and they also provided me with a bit of support too on how I can look after myself."

"I didn't think I'd be comfortable talking about my drinking, especially somewhere new. But because it was at Lou's Place it felt a little easier. The worker was down to earth and just talked to me like a normal person. The conversation started off really light, and we even had a few laughs and jokes."

We’re thankful that the Salvation Army can provide this outreach service for our women.