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A Gosnells drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre run by the Salvation Army is to be expanded to accommodate a rapidly growing queue of desperate addicts.
The Harry Hunter centre is supposed to be able to cater for 45 clients at a time, but its capacity has been reduced because a house neighbouring the main accommodation block is in such a poor state of disrepair.
An agreement struck between the Salvos and builder Dale Alcock Homes has paved the way for the old house to be demolished and replaced with three units at a discounted rate. The centre will then accommodate 52 people and have separate sections for men and women for the first time.
Service manager Ken Smith said there were currently around 70 people waiting to be assessed and they faced a wait of up to two months to get into the centre.
“The longer the wait, the greater the risk of relapse and of moving back to their old environment and circle of influences,” he said.
The announcement of the project comes as the Salvation Army prepares for the start of its annual Red Shield doorknock appeal on May 18, for which Dale Alcock will be the major partner in WA.
To register as a volunteer or make a donation, phone 13 72 58 (13Salvos) or go online at www.salvation army.org.au
Donations can also be made at any Westpac or Bendigo Bank branch.
DAWN GIBSON
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