Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre
The Salvation Army has historically served in addiction rehabilitation services since the mid 1860's in England and in 1961 opened the Harry Hunter Centre named after Brigadier Harry Hunter. The facility now serves around 200 people a year and provides an opportunity to find freedom from addiction of a wide range of substances, of which in recent years amphetamines such as ice which is extremely destructive. By in large however, alcohol is still the major addiction substance.
People come to the centre through Bridge House in Highgate allowing detox and a thorough assessment to determine the desire and will of the individual to address significant underlying ssues in their lives. After the 13 week program at Harry's, there is a comprehensive after care program which assists individuals in re establishing themselves into the community and to reconnect with positive influences. After graduation of the program, many come back to Harry's in a support function or even an employment capacity to assist others.
Dale Alcock Homes and the Salvation Army join forces in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction
Dale Alcock Homes, like all ABN companies is dedicated to considering our wider responsibilities to the community and the environment. As part of our community program and our association with the Salvation Army we commenced building a three unit wing at Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre in August 2010.
This joint venture was in response to an initial tour of the facility by the management team of DAH in 2009. During the visit Captain Ken Smith, Manager of the facility, highlighted the challenges of those involved in the program and the issues that Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre was facing, given that one of the accommodation houses had been closed due to being in a state of disrepair.
A talk by a former resident crystallised for the team the power of the program and the positive impact that it was having on not only just the residents, but their family and friends who were also affected by their substance abuse.
Greatly influenced by what they had seen the Managers put forward a plan for DAH to become involved in building the three unit wing which would be specifically targeted to women in the program. The new units would essentially provide a safe and homely environment for families, including client’s children to visit whilst undergoing rehabilitation.
In late 2009 Dale Alcock invited the company’s key suppliers to share our vision for Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre. During this presentation suppliers were asked to contribute to the project – donation of materials, labour or discounted product. The response by our suppliers was truly overwhelming and after several months liaising with council the project commenced with the demolition of the original cottage in August 2010.
We are pleased to report that the project has been completed and was opened on Wednesday 22nd of June, a big congratulations to all of those involved.
To date our suppliers have worked tirelessly with us on the project and many have outperformed themselves and exceeded all expectations. We would like to especially acknowledge the following companies for their outstanding support:
Other suppliers include: Gillespie Earthmoving, DBR Electrical, Bluescope Steel, Transpacific Multiskip, Demoworks,
D'Angelo Cartage, Coates Hire West, ATF (Australian Temporary Fencing) and Smorgan ARC.
Our staff has also taken on the project with open arms and have been involved with a series of site visits which has given them not only an understanding on the project. but also why we have undertaken the venture and how the Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre continues to help people in need.
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Captain Scott Smallacombe
Captain Scott Smallacombe is the Assistant Manager at the Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre, a position he has held since the January 2009. Read about Scott