New Directions Addiction Recovery Services

Overview

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support services for individuals recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. The organization operates within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, and Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment categories as classified by the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).

Programs

New Directions offers several programs designed to support various stages of the recovery process:

• New Directions Sober Living: Provides a supportive and drug-free environment for individuals transitioning from treatment back into community life. Participants must meet specific requirements such as established sobriety, active employment pursuit, daily household tasks completion, and regular attendance at 12-step meetings. Additionally, residents receive assistance with tasks like reclaiming driver's licenses and paying off court fees[1][2].

• The Other Side: While details are limited, this program seems to be part of the organization's broader efforts to engage recovered individuals with the community through social activities[3].

• Connect to Recovery: A 24/7 hotline service that connects callers with over 50 volunteers who have at least a year of recovery experience. Volunteers offer advice, support, and practical assistance such as transporting individuals to meetings and treatments. This service is available to those struggling with addiction, as well as their family members and healthcare providers[2].

• The New Directions Retreat: Planned as a 90-day residential recovery program aimed at reintegrating clients into the workforce and community. The program utilizes spiritual principles from 12-step recovery methods[2].

Mission and Impact

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services aims to be a beacon of hope in the recovery community through sustainable programs led by peers. Their initiatives are designed to address the significant challenge posed by Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in the U.S., where an estimated 48.7 million people aged 12 or older are affected. The organization seeks to bridge the gap in accessing effective prevention and treatment services by implementing evidence-based strategies tailored to community needs[3].

Financial Structure

The organization relies heavily on contributions and program services for revenue. In the fiscal year ending December 2020, contributions accounted for 70.1% of total revenue, while program services made up 30%[4]. Donations to New Directions are tax deductible, reflecting its status as a charitable organization[4].

Governance and Leadership

New Directions is led by a leadership team that includes a president and other officers. Notably, there was no executive compensation reported in recent tax filings, indicating a volunteer-driven leadership[4].

[1] https://mc708.org/service/new-directions-addiction-recovery-services/ [2] https://ndars.org/what-we-do/ [3] https://ndars.org [4] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274469700 [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-4469700