Halifax Centre of Hope

The Salvation Army Halifax Centre of Hope is a comprehensive social services and addiction recovery organization located at 2044 Gottingen Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Operated by the Salvation Army, the Centre of Hope provides residential addiction treatment, dual diagnosis support, emergency services, and wraparound care for individuals and families in Halifax dealing with addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, and poverty. The Centre’s mission is grounded in the Salvation Army’s commitment to compassionate, practical service — meeting immediate needs while supporting the long-term journey toward recovery and wellbeing.

Residential Addiction Treatment and Dual Diagnosis Support

The Halifax Centre of Hope provides inpatient residential addiction treatment for individuals dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid dependency. The programme’s dual diagnosis capability addresses co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use — a critical distinction for the many individuals whose addiction is inseparable from conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. Individual counselling, group programming, and spiritual care support residents through the recovery process in a structured, community-oriented residential environment.

Holistic Care and Social Support Services

The Centre of Hope recognizes that lasting recovery requires addressing the full complexity of a person’s situation. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and meal programmes ensure that basic needs are met as individuals work toward recovery. Case management and social support services connect residents and community members with the full range of provincial resources — income assistance, housing programmes, employment support, and family services. The Salvation Army’s long tradition of serving society’s most vulnerable members is evident in every aspect of the Centre’s operation.

Community Anchor for North End Halifax

Located in North End Halifax — a neighbourhood with significant need and a proud community history — the Salvation Army Halifax Centre of Hope is a trusted presence in the local community. The combination of addiction treatment, emergency services, and social support makes the Centre one of Halifax’s most comprehensive and accessible points of entry into recovery. For individuals in Halifax dealing with addiction, homelessness, or mental health challenges, the Centre of Hope offers an open door, professional care, and a community of support.