The Salvation Army New Directions CSC Contracted: 20
Executive Director: Major William King
Address: 657 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2M4
History: The Salvation Army New Direction (formally known as Kitchener Booth Centre) was established in 1955 as a hostel serving men in need of emergency housing. In 1990-91, extensive renovations took place with additional programs being implemented in the area of Addictions, a Correctional Residential Facility, as well as continuing as a men’s shelter. In 2002 all CRF contract beds were changed to private rooms. At the end of March, 2003 the Hostel was closed leaving the half-way house as the only function of the Centre. In December 2004 the name was change to New Directions.
Description: The New Directions is a two-story building with a capacity of 28 Correctional beds. Of this number 22 are private rooms and there are two 3 bed dorms. There is a sitting area with a TV/sitting room, kitchenette and pay phone. There is a dining room where 2 hot meals and one bagged lunch are prepared by qualified staff. There is a chapel and chaplain on location for your spiritual needs. The centre is located close to the downtown area, public transportation, hospitals and recreational facilities.
Residents Accepted: Men who are eligible for Day Parole, Full Parole, Statutory Release, U.T.A and E.T.A’s. Open to lifers and ambulatory seniors.
Exclusions: None. A Community Assessment Team reviews all cases.
Admission Procedure: A Community Assessment to reside at New Directions must be completed.
Program: The length of stay varies according to the individual and based on decision of CSC/NPB. Residents are expected to find employment and/or attending school or retraining. Chapel Services and spiritual counseling are available.
Institutions the Agency Visits:
Bath Fenbrook Beaver Creek Joyceville Millhaven
Kingston Penitentiary Warkworth Collins Bay Frontenac Pittsburgh
CSC Type Programs Offered: Community Maintenance Program, N.S.A.P. (National Substance Abuse Program) low , N.S.A.P. maintenance, Counterpoint and Psychological Counseling.
CSC Liaison Office: Guelph Phone: (800) 265-2830
Revised May 2005