History
For over 100 years The Salvation Army has been fighting alcoholism in its 119 United States based adult rehabilitation centers (ARC). This ministry began in 1881 when William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, opened shelters for homeless people on the streets of England. During this time many homeless people were also alcoholics, and it was in these shelters that the ARC ministry began. By the 1940's American ARCs were developing a more professional counseling program, and in the 1950's ARCs hired professional social workers and psychologists as permanent staff. Today, ARC ministries extend to those suffering from alcoholism as well as multiple drug addictions.
Program Philosophy
The Salvation Army Pasadena ARC is here to restore people to productive, addiction-free life. The Salvation Army has long recognized the importance of balance in the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of a person's life. When this balance is achieved, the problems of addictive behavior can be overcome. The ARC is a place of hope and new beginnings for those who suffer from alcoholism and/or drug dependence.
For over 100 years The Salvation Army has been fighting alcoholism in its 119 United States based adult rehabilitation centers (ARC). This ministry began in 1881 when William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, opened shelters for homeless people on the streets of England. During this time many homeless people were also alcoholics, and it was in these shelters that the ARC ministry began. By the 1940's American ARCs were developing a more professional counseling program, and in the 1950's ARCs hired professional social workers and psychologists as permanent staff. Today, ARC ministries extend to those suffering from alcoholism as well as multiple drug addictions.
Program Philosophy
The Salvation Army Pasadena ARC is here to restore people to productive, addiction-free life. The Salvation Army has long recognized the importance of balance in the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of a person's life. When this balance is achieved, the problems of addictive behavior can be overcome. The ARC is a place of hope and new beginnings for those who suffer from alcoholism and/or drug dependence.
Funding
As a non-profit organization, the Pasadena ARC services are provided without charge to the community and to those who have no source of income. Instead, the program relies on the generous donations from private individuals which, after being received, are refurbished and repaired if necessary and distributed to The Salvation Army Thrift stores. Sales of donated items in our Thrift Stores are our only source of revenue to run the ARC.
