Adult Rehabilitation Centers are among the most widely known of all Salvation Army services and comprise the largest resident rehabilitation program in the United States. There clients receive adequate housing, nourishing meals and necessary medical care, and they engage in work therapy. Residents may be referred or be remanded by the courts. Our holistic approach provides the following:

Rehabilitation For The Body

Good health and physical well-being are basic needs that must be met before other problems are solved. Every Adult Rehabilitation Center program participant is provided with:

Medical Check-ups are given by local community clinics or in some cases on site medical volunteers. Bodies are broken down and we want to make sure that good health is being promoted.
Shelter is provided for those individuals that come into our program. For many, clean, comfortable surroundings are an unusual luxury, or a forgotten memory.
Food is served in a pleasant atmosphere; three appetizing meals a day. Addictions and homelessness often result in nutritional neglect. This aspect of the ARC program helps them regain good health with adequate diet.
Clothing is provided at all centers. Residents are welcome to bring some appropriate clothing to live more comfortably, but for those who do not have anything except what they have on their back, the Adult Rehabilitation Center will provide needed clothing.

Rehabilitation For The Mind

Most entrants have psychological and emotional problems which can be worked out to help them return to normal lives and happiness. Services include:

Group and individual counseling is provided to each resident to help overcome discouragement, loneliness and despair. These tools are major paths to the goal of rehabilitation.
Trained staff educated in addictions and counseling will work on both primary and secondary issues of the individual and the family. Former residents often return to help others; giving back and adding their personal experience to that of the professional staff.
Alcoholism and drug dependency programs help many men and women. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other support groups meet regularly, on and off site. Since these activities have been found to be beneficial long after graduating from the program, graduates are encouraged to return and participate as often as possible.
Self-improvement opportunities are many and varied. Reading rooms, GED programs, literacy programs, as well as organized recreation and musical groups (formal and informal contemporary Christian music) to name just a few. Focus groups will target specific areas such as anger management and recovery from abuse.

Rehabilitation For The Spirit

Adult Rehabilitation Center programs are motivated by spiritual values, which are built into every activity and program. Religious activities, which are required, bring a sense of fellowship and strength. Residents of Adult Rehabilitation Center programs have the opportunity to participate in this vital aspect of their rehabilitation in several ways:

Chapel services, vespers and mid-week services offer unlimited opportunity for any resident, of any faith or creed, to know that God is forgiving.
Informal spiritual guidance is available at all times. Each Center is staffed with dedicated Salvation Army officers (clergy) who are experienced, sympathetic listeners.
Bible classes introduce men and women to the richness and inspiration of the scriptures. For many, the Bible becomes a major source of strength and encouragement.
Morning devotions are held daily. Many residents find that starting the day with a brief period of prayer and reflection helps them all day long.
Spiritual retreats are arranged for those with special interest in religious activities. Several Centers join together for a retreat, often at a Salvation Army camp facility.
All of these activities are based on the belief of the essential nature of spiritual regeneration to the rehabilitation process and are rooted in The Salvation Army denominational doctrines.

A comprehensive intake interview is required from every potential program participant to insure that the individual seeking help and the program are a good match. In the event that the interview process determines that the program is not appropriate every attempt will be made to make a referral to more appropriate help.

Although the core program is basically the same, Adult Rehabilitation Center programs may vary somewhat from center to center. Each applicant must come with the recognition of a need that can be addressed within the framework of the entire Adult Rehabilitation Center program. A long term commitment of at least 6 months helps the participants make life choices and changes that, upon reentry, will enable them to maintain themselves as productive citizens of their community.

Applicants with a desire to get help may be referred by families, friends, courts, clergy, and community leaders or simply call the Intake Office to make an appointment or get more information.

The Adult Rehabilitation Center program assists the beneficiaries in learning to live a balanced lifestyle. Participation in all program components is required by every beneficiary. We use work as therapy to assist persons in learning or re-learning how to be productive, participate cooperatively, follow instructions, contribute towards a goal, and maintain balance. We use individual and group counseling to assist with character formation (a change of thinking and behavior). We offer spiritual direction to help the beneficiaries embrace the practical application of the Christian faith as a lifestyle and encourage them to become established in a church community of their choice. Each center is able to offer other services on site or in conjunction with available community resources.

Please feel free to call the Adult Rehabilitation Center in your community and ask for the Intake Office to learn more about the program. If you wish to make a donation or learn more about us please visit The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center web site at www.SATRUCK.org.

The primary purpose of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC's) is the spiritual regeneration of men and women who have undergone a process of disaffiliation from those ties that enable individuals to take advantage of opportunities and cope with the tribulations of everyday life. The center affords them the opportunity to gain insights into their problems. While acquiring self-respect, and to develop moral and spiritual principles of conduct and habits of industry that will enable them to gain purpose and meaning in their lives. The Adult Rehabilitation Centers programs are based on spiritual rehabilitation, which includes being required to take part in work therapy components of the program that teaches self-discipline and self respect.

Finally, program participants graduate as whole individuals prepared in body, mind and spirit for active useful roles in society.