Street-van Outreach           
​Wednesday & Saturday nights 7.30pm - 9.00pm (ish) in Latimer Square

Street-van outreach is the core part of the Drug-ARM ministry. Equipped with 3-6 trained volunteers, emergency first aid, hot drinks, food and resources. Our street-van operates as a "Good Samaritan service" and has a well established presence on the streets of Christchurch. Many of the street people come regularly for food and fellowship. 

Of particular concern are vulnerable young people, especially if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Over the years a number have turned their lives around as a direct result of the fellowship and support received through our street-van ministry. 

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Mobile Awareness and Support Service
Monday Mornings 9.30am - 11.30am at Salvation Army Linwood Ave (outside the Family Store, 177 Linwood Ave)
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Post earthquakes, due to us losing our meeting venue in Shirley, we had to re-establish our community based services in the Eastern Suburbs.  A key 'hub' for this was opening a 'Mobile Awareness and Support Service' where people struggling with drug or alcohol problems (including family members or 'concerned others') could come for support, encouragement and advice.

This service is run from our Streetvan and is staffed by trained alcohol and drug counselors and support staff. Education resources are on hand to give out as required and where appropriate, people can be offered follow up support or put in touch with other services that may be able to offer additional support.

​This is a relatively unique service that fills a gap in existing services for a client group who often 'fall between the cracks'. Because of the informal nature of the service we are able to engage with many people who would often be resistant to coming to a more clinical treatment setting such as a therapeutic group or counselling session in an office.

Anybody is welcome - no appointment or referral necessary

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