The Salvation Army Hesketh King Treatment Centre

The Salvation Army Hesketh King Treatment Centre is in operation as a registered treatment centre treating substance abuse for 78 years and is run under the administration of The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory.

We all know that substance abuse is the major underlying cause of all crime, violence, abuse, etc. It destroys lives and relationships; it robs people of their self-worth and dignity, very often leaving them with nothing. Not many people are sympathetic towards those who use and abuse substances and we can understand why.

We know that one life has a ripple effect on homes and communities, where studies show that one individual abusing a substance directly affects 16 other individuals. One life directly influences another and this is why our programme is so important.

When one individual’s life is changed – when one man once again becomes a caring father, a loving husband and a positive influence in his community – change starts to take place. The police and government can only do so much, but unless a heart change takes place, not much will change.

The aim of rehabilitation care and support programs is:

1. To provide spiritual care that will result in a life change.
2. To support clients and their families to overcome addiction and abuse in a practical way.
3. To engage in rehabilitation programs.
4. To enable clients to have a safe environment to work through issues.