Locate your nearest Bridge using the interactive map.
Each Bridge centre offers different programmes and support. Some Bridge centres offer residential programmes along with community programmes. Whereas others offer the day programme or the rural pathways programme. You can locate your nearest Bridge on the map above or drill down into specific information regarding referral, programmes, opening hours and contact information.
Information regarding the programmes offered at each Bridge location is in the drop-down menu below:
Address: 40 Commerce Street, Kaitāia, Northland
Phone: 09 408 1078 or 0800 530 000
Email: kaitaia.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Opening hours: 7:30 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
Services
Drug & Alcohol Assessment will be carried out, followed by confirmation of an individual care plan for you. Support options include:
Referral
What to expect
You will be greeted by a caseworker, who will spend time with you and get to know your situation. After this, they will recommend an individual care plan for you.
Accommodation
None offered, as there are no residential programmes at Kaitāia Bridge.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Location: Mobile / By arrangement
Phone: 09 401 2865
Text/mobile: 021 837 082
Email: kaikohe.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Opening hours: By appointment.
Services
The process starts with a Drug & Alcohol Assessment, followed by confirmation of a treatment pathway. Treatment options include:
Referral
What to expect
Initial contact will be by phone. A caseworker will get to know your situation they will recommend an individual care plan for you.
Accommodation
None offered, as there are no residential programmes at Kaikohe Bridge.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: Upstairs 3-7 Aubrey Street, Whangarei 0112
Phone: 09 430 7500 or 0800 530 000
Email: whangarei.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Opening hours: 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
You will be greeted by a caseworker, who will spend an hour with you getting to know your story. Then, after a second appointment, they will recommend a treatment pathway selected from the following options:
1. Making Changes Group: this group explores the impact of alcohol &/or drug use and sets goals for change. Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2:30pm (4 sessions).
OR
2. Bridge Day Programme: a more in-depth educational group to help reduce the harm experienced from alcohol &/or drug use. Monday - Thursday 9:10am - 12:15pm (8 weeks).
OR
3. Brief Intervention: Up to 6 x One to One Sessions to address specific needs.
Recovery Church Whangārei
Whangārei Salvation Army. 3-7 Aubrey St, Whangarei. Fridays 6 pm. Phone: 09 438 8335. No booking is required; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
What to expect
You will be greeted by our Receptionist, who will connect you with your caseworker. They will spend time with you and get to know your situation. After this, they will recommend a treatment pathway for you.
Accommodation
None offered, as there are no residential programmes at Whangārei Bridge.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 7-15 Ewington Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Phone: For an assessment, call 09 638 0803. To speak with a staff member, call 09 630 1491.
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00.
Email: auckland.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Services
Eight-week Full Time Residential or Day Service
Recovery Church Mt Eden Auckland. 7-15 Ewington Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024. Tuesdays 7 pm, Sundays 10 am. Phone: (09) 630 1491. No need to book; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
After you contact our Bridge assessment team, you will be offered an assessment with a caseworker. This will be within five working days of your initial contact with us.
You will be given an idea of when you can join Stage 1. You may need to provide additional information, e.g. from court or probation, but we will endeavour to make this as quick as possible.
You can call us yourself or be referred by a health provider (GP, DHB, other treatment service), probation, corrections or another external agency.
What to expect
Residential programme:
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your caseworker. They will answer any of your questions and ensure that the relevant paperwork is completed.
Your property will be checked, and you will undertake a test to ascertain your current AOD usage and then proceed to a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony) with the existing clients, staff and chaplain.
A residential support worker will then take you to your room where you will be staying. This may be shared with another person.
Accommodation
Visitors are welcome after 6 pm on weekdays and on weekends.
As the largest of the sites, we have a well-stocked library, arts and craft room, as well as a separate client gym. There is a separate visitor's room and an external play area for those with children. There is an excellent outdoor area for exercise, including volleyball and SkyTV in the men's and ladies' separate lounge areas.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: 17 James Laurie Street, Henderson, West Auckland.
Phone: For an assessment, call 09 638 0803. To speak with a staff member, call 09 835 4069.
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: Waitakere.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 9:00 am - 2.30 pm.
Services
Phone: For an assessment, call 09 638 0803. To speak with a staff member, call 09 835 4069.
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: Waitakere.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 2.30pm.
8-week Full Time Residential or Day Service
Recovery Church Mt Eden Auckland. 7-15 Ewington Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024. Tuesdays 7 pm, Sundays 10 am. Phone: (09) 630 1491. No need to book; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
After you contact our Bridge assessment team, you will be offered an assessment with a caseworker. This will be within five working days of your initial contact with us.
You will be given an idea of when you can join Stage 1. You may need to provide additional information, e.g. from court or probation, but we will endeavour to make this as quick as possible.
You can call us yourself or be referred by a health provider (GP, DHB, other treatment service), probation, corrections or another external agency.
What to expect
Residential programme:
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your caseworker. They will answer any of your questions and ensure that the relevant paperwork is completed.
Your property will be checked, and you will undertake a test to ascertain your current AOD usage and then proceed to a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony) with the existing clients, staff and chaplain.
A residential support worker will then take you to your room where you will be staying. This may be shared with another person.
Accommodation
Visitors are welcome after 6 pm on weekdays and on weekends.
As the largest of the sites, we have a well-stocked library, arts and craft room, as well as a separate client gym. There is a separate visitor's room and an external play area for those with children. There is an excellent outdoor area for exercise, including volleyball and SkyTV in the men's and ladies' separate lounge areas.
Address: 16B Bakerfield Place, Manukau, South Auckland.
Phone: For an assessment, call 09 638 0803. To speak with a staff member, call 09 261 0887.
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: manukau.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Services
8-week Full Time Residential or Day Service
Recovery Church Manukau, Auckland. 16D Bakerfield Place, Manukau City 2104. Tuesdays 7 pm. Phone: (09) 261 0887. No booking is required; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
After you contact our Bridge assessment team, you will be offered an assessment with a caseworker. This will be within five working days of your initial contact with us.
You will be given an idea of when you can join Stage 1. You may need to provide additional information, e.g. from court or probation, but we will endeavour to make this as quick as possible.
You can call us yourself or be referred by a health provider (GP, DHB, other treatment service), probation, corrections or another external agency.
What to expect
Residential programme:
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your caseworker. They will answer any of your questions and ensure that the relevant paperwork is completed.
Your property will be checked, and you will undertake a test to ascertain your current AOD usage and then proceed to a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony) with the existing clients, staff and chaplain.
If you are a residential client, you will be transported to the residence, where a Residential Support Worker will take you to your room where you will be staying. This may be shared with another person.
Accommodation
The residential accommodation is separate from the treatment facility and is well-maintained. There are Residential Support Workers available for assistance 24/7.
Visitors are welcome after 6 pm.
Clients who are not on weekend leave move to the Mt Eden site on a Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday evening.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Puna Whakataa Short Stay Respite Service
Address: 1 Kay Road, Manurewa 2102
Phone: 09 266 2702
Email: Puna.Whakataa@ember.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Services
Puna Whakataa is an AOD respite and support service run in partnership between Ember Korowai Takitini and The Salvation Army Bridge in Manurewa, South Auckland. The English translation of the name Puna Whakataa means 'the spring of rest and respite'. The service enables people to recover in an environment created for treatment and respite.
Referral
Referrals can be made through any recognized AOD practitioner and/or agency.
What to expect
Accommodation
Address: 227 Baverstock Road, Hamilton
Phone: 0800 530 000 or (07) 850 4315
Email: midland.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Areas of service: Midland Region
Services
Midland Bridge is a residential and social detox service that offers support to people within the Midland DHB area. All referrals for Midland Bridge need to be made via our Waikato Bridge office an approved AOD clinical service, or GPs and primary health providers.
Midland Bridge provides social detox and residential treatment for those who are experiencing harm from alcohol and other drug use.
Visiting experts
Visiting experts give talks about support services available both within and outside of the Salvation Army. These visits provide access to wrap-around services to people within the residential programme.
Recovery Church Hamilton. 99 London St, Hamilton. Tuesdays 5.00pm (coffee), 5.30pm start. Phone: (07) 8396871. No booking is required; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church.
Referral
Referral to Midland Bridge is made via the Waikato Bridge office, phone (07) 839 6871 or via the following methods:
What to expect
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your caseworker. Any pressing needs will be addressed.
The admissions process involves completing forms, a bag search, and a nursing assessment.
After lunch, you will spend time with staff and peers. Then you will complete some foundation work. This covers, but is not limited to, our model of treatment, rules, and your rights as a consumer of our service.
Accommodation
The Midland residential accommodation is a modern, comfortable and well-maintained facility. There are Residential Support Workers available for assistance 24/7.
There is flexible accommodation available that can cater to men and women, with an upstairs area dedicated to women. There is a swimming pool located on-site.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: 105 Rostrevor Street Hamilton, Waikato.
Phone: (07) 839 6871 or 0800 53 00 00
Email: waikato.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Areas of service: Waikato
Services:
Waikato Bridge provides support to those experiencing harm from alcohol and other drug use. Our services include:
Recovery Church Hamilton. 99 London St, Hamilton. Tuesdays 5.45 pm (coffee), 6 pm start. Phone: (07) 8396871. No booking is required; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 176 Fraser Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Phone: 027 837 4343 or 0800 530 000
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: tauranga.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Services
Tauranga Bridge offers support to people who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol and other drug use.
Support includes:
Referral
What to expect
You will be greeted by a caseworker, who will spend an hour with you getting to know your story. After this, they will recommend a treatment pathway for you.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 118 Powderham Street, New Plymouth 4310
Phone: (06) 757 4132 or 0800 530 000
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: taranaki.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Services
You will be greeted by a caseworker, who will spend time with you getting to know your story. After this, they will recommend a treatment pathway selected from the following options:
Recovery Church Taranaki. Cnr of Powderham and Dawson Streets, New Plymouth 4310. Wednesdays 6 pm. Phone: (06) 758 9338. No booking is required; just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
What to expect
Residential programme
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your caseworker; any pressing needs will be addressed, including water and coffee.
The admissions process involves completing forms, and a bag search, followed by a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony).
After lunch, you will spend time with the staff and complete some foundation work. This covers but is not limited to our model of treatment, rules, and your rights as a consumer of our service.
This is followed by a short orientation to The Salvation Army, its history and its current presence in the community.
Later in the afternoon, a residential support worker will take you to your room, where you will be staying for the duration of the programme. The residential support worker will show you around and provide time for you to settle in.
Accommodation
The residential accommodation facility is well maintained. There are residential support workers available for assistance.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: Level 6, CBD Tower, 84 Main Street, Upper Hutt.
Phone: (04) 527 3373 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: Wellington.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Services
Referral
What to expect
You will be greeted by a registered Addictions Practitioner, who will spend time with you getting to know your story. After this, they will recommend a treatment pathway for you.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 219 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.
Phone: (04) 389 6566 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: Wellington.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Services
Recovery Church Wellington. 4 Normanby Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021. Thursdays 7pm. Phone: (04) 389 6566. No need to book, just come along. Learn more about Recovery Church
Referral
What to expect
Residential programme
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your Recovery Coach, peers and staff. Any pressing needs will be addressed, including water and coffee.
The admissions process involves completing forms, a bag search, followed by a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony).
After this, you will spend time with staff and complete some foundation work. This covers but is not limited to our model of treatment, rules, and your rights as a consumer of our service.
This is followed by a short orientation to The Salvation Army, its history and current presence in the community.
Later in the afternoon a Residential Support Worker take you to your room where you will be staying for the duration of the programme. The Residential Support Worker will show you around and provide time for you to settle in.
Accommodation
The residential accommodation facility is modern and well maintained. There are Residential Support Workers available for assistance.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: 35 Collins St, Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury.
Phone: (03) 338 4436 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: christchurch.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Bridge Education Programme (BEP)
9-Week Intensive Programme
Whānau Support
Recovery Church: 250 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch.
Referral
Phone Central Coordination Service (CCS): 03 338 4437 for a phone screen and subsequent referral to the most appropriate agency to match the level of alcohol and/or drug mis-use experienced.
To attend Te Awhina drop-in centre simply turn up and meet with staff to ensure this is the best option. Ph 03 338 4436.
Referrals are received from CCS and other alcohol and drug service providers.
Cost
What to expect
Residential programme
On the first-day people are met by one of our friendly staff. Over the first-week people are orientated to the programme, staff and the routines.
There is 24/7 support on-site, along with group sessions daily.
Accommodation
The residential accommodation consists of two wings of small, single bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Basic linen is provided. Each wing has its own lounge.
There is a large dining room and large shared lounge area along with an art room, small gym and laundry.
All meals are cooked by a qualified chef.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: Ground Floor, Brunner House, 54 Tainui St, Greymouth 7805.
Phone: 021 519 469
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: westcoast.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Services
Referral
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 287 Otipua Road, Highfield, Timaru, South Canterbury
Phone: (03) 477 9852 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: dunedin.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Services
Referral
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 160 Crawford Street Dunedin, South Otago.
Phone: (03) 477 9852 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: dunedin.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Services
Referral
What to expect
Residential programme:
You will be met by one of our friendly staff and introduced to your Case Worker, any pressing needs will be addressed including water and coffee.
The admissions process involves completing forms, a bag search, followed by a mihi whakatau (welcoming ceremony).
After lunch you will spend time with staff and complete some foundation work. This covers but is not limited to our model of treatment, rules, and your rights as a consumer of our service.
This is followed by a short orientation to The Salvation Army, its history and current presence in the community.
Later in the afternoon a Residential Support Worker take you to the house where you will be staying for your treatment for the 9 weeks duration of the programme. The Support Worker will show you to your room, show you around and provide time to settle in.
Accommodation
The residential accommodation facility was refurbished four years ago. It is modern and well maintained. People on programme have individual rooms. Men and women are on separate levels. Meals are cooked by residents on a roster system in pairs.
There is provided Support Workers who have 8-hour awake shifts.
The accommodation is approximately a 30-minute walk from The Dunedin Bridge Centre.
A van is provided for transport to and from the Residential accommodation and the Bridge Centre Monday to Friday.
Saturday a van is provided for an outing for the clients staying at the residence over the weekend.
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge and accommodation in our FAQs.
Address: 14 Clyde Street Balclutha
Phone: (03) 477 9852 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: dunedin.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Services
Referral
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.
Address: 110 Leven Street, Avenal, Invercargill, Southland.
Phone: (03) 477 9852 or 0800 53 00 00
Outside of business hours: 0800 53 00 00
Email: dunedin.bridge@salvationarmy.org.nz
Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Services
Referral
View more general information about what to expect from The Bridge in our FAQs.