A faith-based, fully residential character development centre helping youth and adults break the bondage of addiction through love, discipleship and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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2 yrsResidential programme
5Growth phases
2Juvenile and adult tracks
1×Monthly recovery group
The challenge
Addiction can affect any family.
Involvement with drugs is not bound by age, race or religion. It touches people from every background and can separate them from the families and communities that want to help. Shalom exists to offer a structured path towards restoration.
Life at the centre
A safe community for recovery and growth.
A look at the grounds, daily work, counselling, worship and community life in Pedas. Replace these placeholders with authentic Shalom photos.
Community life
Centre grounds
Work and farm therapy
Counselling and mentoring
Activities and care
A welcome from Pastor Sam
Pastor Sam
Centre Director · Shalom Community Character Development Centre
Welcome to Shalom Community. This space is reserved for Pastor Sam’s personal message to families, visitors and those seeking help. His message can share the heart behind the ministry, the hope of restoration in Christ, and what families can expect from the journey at Shalom.
Our mission
At Shalom, it is our desire to break the bondage of addiction through the genuine power of love and character building, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 4:17b — “God who gives life to the dead and calls things which are not as though they were.”
We believe in the value of every human life, especially those trapped in addiction. We desire to bring hope to the homeless and restore dignity to people whom society has rejected through the message of the gospel.
The programme
A two-year journey, in five phases.
Each phase supports spiritual growth, godly character, increasing responsibility, family reconciliation and a meaningful return to society.
1
2–3 months
Probation & detox
Withdrawal and detoxification, with an introduction to the Christian faith and life at the Centre.
2
4–6 months
Foundations of faith
Encountering God, identity in Christ, personal devotions and Scripture memory. Family visits begin.
3
3–4 months
Maturity & responsibility
Greater independence, more responsibility and deeper discipleship studies.
4
4–6 months
Discipline & reconciliation
Home leave, cell groups and possible service at the Centre, with emphasis on family reconciliation.
5
Re-entry
Graduation
Re-entering society with sustained stability. A certificate is issued on successful completion.
Who we serve
Two tracks, one restoration process.
20 & below
Juvenile track
After behavioural modification, we work to place youth back into school, whether physical or online, so they can continue their education alongside recovery.
Above 20
Adult track
After completing the programme, adults may return to studies or re-enter society, supported by the re-entry and reconciliation process.
Our approach
Three pillars of recovery.
Shalom combines biblical discipleship with counselling and a fully residential therapeutic community.
Pillar one
Christ-centredness
Prayer, deliverance, mentoring, discipleship, Scripture memory, Bible study, 12-Step materials and character formation.
Pillar two
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Talk therapy helps clients recognise unhealthy thought and behaviour patterns, process trauma, build healthier coping skills and prepare for re-entry.
Pillar three
Therapeutic community
Living and working alongside others through work therapy, practical skills, animal care, farm therapy, sports and exercise.
Aftercare
The journey continues — together.
The recovery group meets once a month for graduates re-entering society, providing makan, fellowship, topical studies, testimonies and shared activities.