Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

Faith-Based Approach to Recovery

As part of The Salvation Army, Harbor Light Center integrates spiritual counseling with evidence-based treatment. Clients can participate in on-site 12-step meetings, pastoral support, and therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. This blend of clinical and faith-based services reflects the center’s mission of treating the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.

Multiple Levels of Care

The facility provides a continuum of services, beginning with 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management. Residential treatment follows a structured 28-day program with relapse-prevention education, counseling, and life-skills development. For those stepping down from residential care or seeking flexible options, intensive outpatient programs (IOP) run 8–16 weeks, offering therapy three times a week during day or evening sessions. Aftercare services extend support beyond discharge.

Structured Housing and Vocational Support

Recovery continues through the Ambassador transitional housing program, a five-phase model that emphasizes accountability, independence, and reintegration. Residents live in semi-private or dorm-style rooms, receive meals, and have access to an on-site computer lab and 12-step meetings. Vocational rehabilitation, employment counseling, and education programs are designed to help clients rebuild stability in work and community life while maintaining recovery.

Specialized Services and Accessibility

Harbor Light offers distinctive programming for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and gambling. Health education, routine testing, and case management further support long-term wellness. The center accepts adults of all ages, provides sign language services, and offers payment assistance on a sliding-fee scale. A crisis-intervention team and suicide-prevention services enhance safety, ensuring care is accessible and inclusive.

Client Reviews

Many clients describe meaningful progress in their recovery and positive support from staff.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many reviews highlight effective programs that supported sobriety and healing. "Best thing that ever happened to me. Highly recommend"
• Staff & Care Experience: Clients often speak highly of compassionate and dedicated staff, though a few reviews noted inconsistent interactions.
• Support & Community: Several reviews highlight the positive community impact and ongoing encouragement. "I love what the Harbor Light Center is doing for our community! I know several people who have gone through"