New Directions For Women

New Directions For Women Women, women with children and pregnant women are welcome at our nationally recognized, certified, oldest gender-specific addiction treatment center in OC.

New Directions for Women is a gender-specific facility exclusively for women suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, chemical dependency, and other addictive disorders. We offer addiction detox and rehab services for women, pregnant women, and women with children. We believe that all women deserve care despite their ability to pay for treatment. Every woman and child who comes through our doors rec

eives some amount of scholarship funds. Our aim is to raise half a million dollars a year, which goes directly to the Pamela Wilder Scholarship Fund to ensure more women and their children are able to receive the quality treatment they need. By providing exceptional, gender-separate and specific addiction treatment services that are grounded in 12-Step principles, New Directions for Women assists women, families and their children to achieve sustained responsible recovery from addiction.

06/12/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Jaime and the team at Don Churros Gomez for their generosity in treating the women of New Directions for Women to some absolutely delicious churros!

The girls loved getting out of their usual routine and enjoying such a special treat together. From the warm hospitality to the spectacular menu, every bite was amazing. It may seem like a small gesture, but experiences like these bring joy, connection, and a sense of community to the women we serve.

What makes Don Churros even more special is its rich history. The Gomez family’s churro recipe dates back more than 50 years to Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico, where their grandparents first began making churros in 1969. They brought that generations-old family recipe to Orange County and have continued sharing their authentic, handcrafted churros with the community ever since.

If you’re in Orange County, do yourself a favor and stop by Don Churros! Whether you’re craving a sweet treat, looking for a unique dessert spot, or wanting to support a wonderful local family-owned business, it’s a must-visit.

📍 215 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Thank you again, Jaime, for making the girls’ day a little brighter. Your kindness and generosity mean more than you know. ❤️

We want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to this incredible group for choosing New Directions for Women as the benef...
05/26/2026

We want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to this incredible group for choosing New Directions for Women as the beneficiary of their Hope Starts Here event. 🤍

This amazing community came together with compassion, generosity, and purpose to create essential care kits for the women at NDFW — assembling more than 56 bags in under 3 hours!

Not only did they pour their time and love into supporting our clients, but through their dedication and generosity, they also raised an incredible $39,000 to support the life-changing work happening at New Directions for Women.
To everyone who donated, shared, volunteered, attended, and encouraged this mission — we sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity and support help continue the mission of NDFW by providing women and their families with the opportunity to recover, rebuild, and begin a new path toward healing.

We are beyond grateful for every person who played a part in making this event so meaningful. Your kindness is a powerful reminder that hope truly does start here. ✨

Mark your calendars for May 27th! 💚New Directions for Women is proud to be part of the 2026 Love Is Giving Day — a commu...
05/19/2026

Mark your calendars for May 27th! 💚

New Directions for Women is proud to be part of the 2026 Love Is Giving Day — a community-wide movement supporting mental wellness and healthy relationships across Orange County.

Together, 23 nonprofit organizations are coming together with a goal of raising $350,000 to provide critical support, resources, education, and healing services for individuals and families in our community.

At New Directions for Women, we know that recovery changes generations. Your support helps women and families access compassionate care, hope, and lifelong healing.
Join us in making a lasting impact and helping create healthier futures for Orange County.

Join New Directions for Women’s campaign here:
https://love-is-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/new-directions-for-women-inc

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At New Directions for Women, we believe the people behind our mission matter just as much as the mission itself — and we...
05/19/2026

At New Directions for Women, we believe the people behind our mission matter just as much as the mission itself — and we are honored to introduce our new CFO, Ann Levine. 🤍

Ann has dedicated more than 30 years of her career to the intersection of behavioral health, housing advocacy, trauma recovery, and supporting women in need. From providing free legal services in San Francisco’s Tenderloin during law school to advocating for the rights of individuals with mental health disabilities, her work has always been deeply personal and purpose-driven.

As someone who experienced instability, mental health struggles, and addiction within her own family, Ann understands firsthand the importance of safe spaces for healing, recovery, and connection. She shared that what resonates most about New Directions for Women is our commitment to helping women and mothers heal together — surrounded by community, compassion, and support.

Ann is also deeply passionate about championing female leadership, saying:
“I don’t ever want another awesome woman to feel isolated. I want her to know that I’m there as her champion, her cheerleader, and the voice of encouragement.”

We are incredibly grateful to welcome such a compassionate, brilliant, and mission-driven leader to the NDFW family. Please join us in welcoming Ann to New Directions for Women! ✨

What an unforgettable morning at our annual Circle of Life Gala benefiting New Directions for Women on May 7th. Because ...
05/18/2026

What an unforgettable morning at our annual Circle of Life Gala benefiting New Directions for Women on May 7th. Because of the incredible generosity of our community, we proudly reached our $225,000 fundraising goal — helping provide life-changing recovery care, hope, and healing for women and families across generations.

Our hearts are especially full of gratitude for every person who showed up in support of this mission. To those who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, shared our story, and stood beside us as longtime supporters of New Directions for Women — thank you. Your unwavering belief in recovery and healing has helped shape the legacy of this organization for decades, and we simply could not do this work without you.

It was so meaningful to reconnect with familiar faces who have walked alongside us for years, while also welcoming new members into our community who are now part of this mission and legacy. Together, we celebrated the powerful truth that generational healing through recovery is possible.

As we prepare to celebrate 50 YEARS of New Directions for Women next year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the love, commitment, and support that continue to carry this mission forward. The impact of your generosity reaches far beyond one evening — it changes lives, restores families, and creates hope for generations to come.

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Join us this Wednesday, May 20th from 9:30AM–10:30AM PST for Intros & Insights featuring two incredible programs present...
05/18/2026

Join us this Wednesday, May 20th from 9:30AM–10:30AM PST for Intros & Insights featuring two incredible programs presenting on their services and innovative approaches to care. ✨

We’re excited to welcome Kaela Demerjian & Bahan McDermott from Brightside Health, along with Joseph Kim and Danielle Bolduc, LMFT from Mental Health, as this week’s featured presenters.

We always look forward to connecting with our familiar Intros & Insights faces while also welcoming new members of the community. We can’t wait for another engaging morning of collaboration, networking, and meaningful conversation on Zoom! 💻

Please join us on zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/96732482100

05/13/2026

Welcome to New Directions for Women 🤍✨

Take a little tour around the main campus of New Directions for Women — a space designed for healing, connection, and transformation. From peaceful outdoor spaces to comfortable residential homes, every part of our campus was created with women in mind.

Fun facts about our campus:
• Established in 1976
• Our campus sits on 3.5 beautiful acres in Costa Mesa 🌿
• We’re one of the few gender-specific treatment programs created exclusively for women
• Our campus includes spaces for yoga, community gatherings, wellness activities, and more
• We welcome women from all walks of life looking for support, healing, and a fresh start

There’s something special about finding a place where you feel safe, seen, and supported — and we’re grateful to provide that space every day.

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Today our team had the honor of picking up an incredibly special donation from the Costa Mesa Senior Center Quilt Club.🩷...
05/12/2026

Today our team had the honor of picking up an incredibly special donation from the Costa Mesa Senior Center Quilt Club.🩷

These amazing women lovingly handmade and donated 25 quilts for the women and children at New Directions for Women, along with 8 handmade stuffed animals for our littlest clients. Every stitch carries warmth, comfort, and care and we know these gifts will mean so much to the families we serve.

There is something so powerful about women showing up for other women across generations. Acts of kindness like this remind our clients that they are seen, valued, and deserving of love and comfort during their healing journey.

We are beyond grateful to the Quilt Club for pouring so much heart into these beautiful creations. Thank you for helping create safety, connection, and hope for the families in our care. ✨

We’re excited to announce that New Directions for Women will be attending the 2026 West Coast Symposium on Addictive Dis...
05/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that New Directions for Women will be attending the 2026 West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders in La Quinta, CA! ☀️

We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues, partners, and professionals in the behavioral health community throughout the conference. Stop by Booth #504 to say hello, learn more about New Directions for Women, and connect with our team. We’d love to meet you!

✨ Lexi Larison
Director of Business Development
714-330-2318

✨ Natalie Corbett
Referral Relations Manager
760-702-0654

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones in the desert! 🌴

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Recovery is more than abstinence — it’s healing the whole woman. 🤍Our 2025 Outcomes Report highlights the real impact of...
05/11/2026

Recovery is more than abstinence — it’s healing the whole woman. 🤍

Our 2025 Outcomes Report highlights the real impact of long-term, gender-specific treatment and the lives changed through recovery at New Directions for Women.

Here’s a glimpse at the data:
✨ 121 women remained in active recovery one full year after treatment
✨ Family relationships rated “good” or “excellent” increased from 28% at intake to 88% one year later
✨ Women who stayed in treatment longer experienced significantly stronger long-term sobriety outcomes
✨ NDFW exceeded industry abstinence benchmarks at every measured interval
✨ Depression symptoms dropped dramatically from intake through post-treatment follow-up

Behind every percentage is a woman reclaiming her life, reconnecting with loved ones, rebuilding confidence, and creating a future she once thought was out of reach.
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all — and healing takes time. We are honored to walk alongside women through every chapter of that journey. 🤍

Swipe through to explore the full story behind the data.

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