Community For New Direction

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Community For New Direction CND is nonprofit that provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults.

CND also provides prevention program services to youth grades K-12 to reduce substance use and abuse. CND offers comprehensive, community-focused programs for ages 5 to adult. CND builds a strong foundation for success for elementary and middle school youth. Our programs help students improve their grades, set goals for academic success, and display appropriate behaviors in school. In-School Prevention Programs
After-School Prevention Programs
Summer Day Camp

Building on this strong foundation, CND helps older youth construct the framework to successfully bridge into adulthood. CND’s programs for older youth focus on leadership development, job readiness, secondary education and employment opportunities. Future Opportunities Created for Urban Students (FOCUS)
Annual Historically Black College and University Tour
Application for Purpose Pride and Success (APPS)

CND opens a pathway to hope and healing for the families we serve that are facing problems that get in the way of our students’ success. CND helps meet the needs of families facing emergencies, works with other community groups to provide parenting education programs, and provides outpatient treatment programs for adults. Emergency Support Services
Parenting Program Service Coordination
Adult Substance Use Disorder Counseling Services

When families have access to resources, education, and support, they can help create the foundation for lifelong recover...
09/29/2026

When families have access to resources, education, and support, they can help create the foundation for lifelong recovery and wellbeing.

More than services. A path forward.At Community for New Direction, the work is about meeting people where they are and h...
09/25/2026

More than services. A path forward.

At Community for New Direction, the work is about meeting people where they are and helping them take the next step toward stability, recovery and opportunity.

CND President & CEO John Dawson recently sat down with Spectrum News 1 Ohio In Focus to share more about that work and the difference the right support can make.

See CND in action and watch the full conversation.

▶️ https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/in-focus/2026/08/27/how-the-community-for-new-direction-saves-lives

09/24/2026

When communities connect recovery housing, peer support, treatment, employment, and local resources, people have more opportunities to thrive. Recovery happens together.

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual event! We had a wonderful evening of celebration, connection, and support ...
09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual event! We had a wonderful evening of celebration, connection, and support – and we met our fundraising goal! Your dedication to CND's mission drives our programming, which serves youth and adults in violence prevention and intervention and gives our community a brighter tomorrow.

You can view the full gallery from our event here: https://cndcolumbus.org/get-involved/events/

09/19/2026
The conversation around recovery matters.CND President & CEO John Dawson joined Spectrum News 1 Ohio In Focus to talk ab...
09/17/2026

The conversation around recovery matters.

CND President & CEO John Dawson joined Spectrum News 1 Ohio In Focus to talk about recovery, support and how Community for New Direction is helping people move forward.

As National Recovery Month continues, we invite you to join the conversation, learn more about the work happening in our community and help spread the message that recovery is possible.

▶️ Watch the full feature: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/in-focus/2026/08/27/how-the-community-for-new-direction-saves-lives

The Great American Recovery recognizes that recovery thrives in community. When housing, peer support, employment servic...
09/15/2026

The Great American Recovery recognizes that recovery thrives in community. When housing, peer support, employment services, faith communities, and treatment providers work together, more people can build healthy, fulfilling lives.

09/12/2026
09/11/2026

Recovery housing is more than a roof overhead. It provides a safe, supportive environment where people can build stability, connect with peers, and access services that strengthen long-term recovery.

Recovery changes lives. And no one should have to navigate it alone.During National Recovery Month, we’re recognizing th...
09/10/2026

Recovery changes lives. And no one should have to navigate it alone.

During National Recovery Month, we’re recognizing the power of support, connection and access to resources that help people build a path forward.

CND President & CEO John Dawson recently joined Spectrum News 1 Ohio In Focus to discuss this work and how Community for New Direction is helping people get back on their feet.

🎥 Watch the conversation: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/in-focus/2026/08/27/how-the-community-for-new-direction-saves-lives

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993 E Main Street
Columbus, OH
43205

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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