Shalom House Perth

About Shalom House Perth

Shalom House Perth is a long-term Christian residential rehabilitation community in Henley Brook, within Western Australia’s Swan Valley. Founded in 2012, the centre supports men and women experiencing substance dependence, gambling problems and other life-controlling concerns through a highly structured programme built around personal responsibility, faith and practical change. The five-stage programme follows a working-rehabilitation model. Residents participate in weekday work, household routines, mentoring and skills development while gradually progressing towards education, employment and greater independence. Group therapy and individual counselling complement a peer-support community in which residents are encouraged to practise communication, conflict resolution, decision-making and accountability. Shalom House takes a holistic and individualised approach, looking beyond substance use to relationships, emotional wellbeing, finances, employment and daily living skills. Christian teaching and church participation are central to the programme, although the organisation states that people from all faith backgrounds are welcome. Family involvement is also encouraged, with support designed to help rebuild important relationships when appropriate. Accommodation is shared and practical, with air-conditioned rooms, shared bathrooms, a basketball court and a smoke-free environment. Adventure outings and community activities offer time away from the regular routine, while the Swan Valley location provides a setting outside central Perth for residents undertaking an extended recovery journey.