The Salvation Army Centre of Hope

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, British Columbia is a comprehensive social services hub dedicated to “giving hope and changing lives” in the Fraser Valley. Located at 34081 Gladys Avenue, the Centre provides emergency shelter, addiction counselling, housing support, outreach, meal services, and wraparound case management for individuals facing addiction, poverty, and housing insecurity. With up to 35 emergency shelter beds available nightly and 300 meals served daily, the Centre of Hope is one of Abbotsford’s most critical resources for vulnerable residents — offering a continuum of support that extends from crisis stabilization through to long-term recovery.

Addiction Counselling and Pathway of Hope

The Centre of Hope offers outpatient addiction counselling for individuals dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid dependency. Counsellors and case workers provide individual support and advocacy, helping clients navigate their options for treatment, housing, and community services. The Pathway of Hope program provides intensive case management for individuals and families who are ready to work toward long-term change — helping them set goals, address barriers, and build the practical and personal foundations for sustained recovery.

Emergency Shelter and Housing Support

For many people struggling with addiction, safe housing is the first and most urgent need. The Centre of Hope’s emergency shelter provides up to 35 beds nightly, offering a safe place to sleep for individuals who are homeless or at risk. The Next Step Program provides transitional housing for men who are working toward independent living — bridging the gap between emergency shelter and stable accommodation. Medical clinic services, outreach teams, and on-site meal programs ensure that basic health and nutritional needs are met while clients work toward recovery.

Wraparound Community Support

The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford operates on the conviction that lasting change requires addressing the full complexity of a person’s situation. Case workers provide advocacy and referrals to connect clients with additional community resources — mental health services, income assistance, employment programs, and family services. The gender-specific programming recognizes that men and women often have different pathways into addiction and require different approaches to support. For people in Abbotsford at the intersection of addiction, homelessness, and poverty, the Centre of Hope offers one of the most comprehensive and accessible points of entry into recovery available in the region.