Biographical Info

The New Plymouth Salvation Army is a Christian based charity. Our vision is to care for people, transform lives and reform society. Helping those in need through a number of programmes and services open to the community. We welcome everyone to our centre.

Church | Sunday Service 10.30am (Including children’s church). We also hold house churches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Prayer (Karakia) | Tuesday to Friday 9:00am Early morning prayer and devotions to start your day.

Women’s Support Group | Wednesday 10am

Women’s support group is a place where women can be empowered and supported and make good friendships with like-minded people. Learn about yourself and others through a spiritual journey in a safe space. We welcome women from all walks of life.

Tautoko Tane – Men’s Support Group Wednesday 10am

Tautoko Tane is a men’s support group for all men dealing with life on life’s terms. From men’s mental wellbeing, addictions, recovery, family and faith, this group gets together every Wednesday, sometimes offsite.

Recovery Church | Wednesday 6pm

Recovery Church embraces the slogan, ‘A place to belong before you believe!’ Recovery Church is a safe space for those who are on the recovery journey. Whether you are seeking support to begin the journey, are on day one, or have clean time behind you, this ministry is based on the 12 Steps and offers support through a spiritual programme.

Lord’s Gym Box Fit Class | Tuesday and Thursday 5pm

A 1-hour box fit class led by our passionate facilitator! Held in our auditorium, this class is about looking after our physical selves. A gold coin donation is appreciated.

Food and Wellbeing Support | Tuesday or Thursday’s | 10 – 12.30pm Call to book an Appointment

We offer wellbeing support and navigation including emotional support, goal setting and self development. For those in this service we have a social supermarket for food assistance available. We can also assist with a various number of other welfare concerns as needed.

Community Connections – Advocacy

We can be an advocate for you during meetings or events, you might find stressful doing alone. We can also find connections for you in the community to help support you further.

Reintegration Service

Reintegration works with those who are incarcerated and are ready to be released into society. We have a team that meets and walks beside those people, helping them put their best foot forward and supporting them on the journey as they find themselves in the community.

Supportive Housing

Transitional housing is a short-term accommodation service to help those in need who are looking for long-term properties.

Social Housing

This service is a long-term housing solution for single people.

Taranaki Bridge Programme

This programme is a live-in rehabilitation program for those suffering from addiction. The programme offers a nine-week course to help clients learn to live without the use of alcohol and drugs, as well as engaging clients in community services that support sobriety.

Family Stores

Our Family Stores offer second hand goods sold at reasonable prices! Donations welcome. All proceeds of the shop are sown back into The Salvation Army services, allowing us to continue helping the community.

Book Fair

We are always seeking donations of quality books for our annual book fair.

Where? North Taranaki. Support available in-person, online and via phone.

When? Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 2.30pm; Sundays from 10.30am.

Who? Anyone,  including whānau, communities, and workplaces.

Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, health professionals and workplaces. Some programmes may have a waitlist.