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 receives 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.

Hi friends! 🐾New Directions for Women & Thrive Treatment are hosting a fun networking meet-up at the dog park!Bring your...
03/11/2026

Hi friends! 🐾

New Directions for Women & Thrive Treatment are hosting a fun networking meet-up at the dog park!

Bring your pup(s) and join us for a relaxed afternoon of connecting with colleagues, meeting new faces, and catching up with familiar ones. It’s the perfect chance to network while enjoying some fresh air and time with our four-legged friends.

Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack to enjoy while we hang out—there will be a few tables available. There are a few tables there where will be hanging out while the pups roam!

& if you don’t have a pup, please free to still come & hang! Looking forward to seeing you there. 🫶🏻

03/10/2026

Huge thank you to and for hosting such a beautiful yoga event in support of New Directions for Women. We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout and for all of the participant’s generous donation of leggings for our clients at NDFW. Your kindness, support, and community spirit mean so much to the women we serve. We’re so thankful to be surrounded by people who show up in such meaningful ways.

Honoring the women who broke barriers and paved the way for us, their strength and vision created a foundation for us to...
03/09/2026

Honoring the women who broke barriers and paved the way for us, their strength and vision created a foundation for us to build upon and continue their legacy.

Happy women’s history month 🫶🏻

This Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we honor the women who came before us — the ones who challenge...
03/09/2026

This Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we honor the women who came before us — the ones who challenged limits, opened doors, and helped shape a more equal world for the generations that followed.

At New Directions for Women, we’re reminded every day of the strength, resilience, and compassion women carry within them. From the past to the present, women continue to uplift one another, share their stories, and create spaces for healing, growth, and possibility.

Here’s to celebrating the voices, courage, and contributions of women everywhere — and to continuing the journey forward together. 💜

03/04/2026

Mallory, an Alumnae of NDFW shares the moment that stood out most to her during her time at New Directions for Women — the kind of moment that stays with you long after treatment ends.

We are so incredibly proud of the woman she is today. Watching her reflect on her journey with this much courage and gratitude is everything.

Mallory, you are an inspiration. Your willingness to share your story reminds other women that healing is possible, and that no one has to walk this path alone. 🤍
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03/02/2026

At New Directions for Women, the heart of everything we do is our team.

The passion, the dedication, the way they show up fully for every woman who walks through our doors, it’s not just work to them. It’s purpose. It’s belief. It’s a deep commitment to helping women heal, grow, and build a new life.

We are endlessly grateful for the compassion, integrity, and care they bring every single day. The mission is strong because the people behind it are even stronger. 🤍

To the hearts behind the hard conversations, the safe spaces, and the second chances. 💛Your compassion isn’t just a job,...
03/02/2026

To the hearts behind the hard conversations, the safe spaces, and the second chances. 💛

Your compassion isn’t just a job, it’s a lifeline. You show up on the hard days, sit in the messy moments, and fight for people who don’t always have the strength to fight for themselves.

This month (and every month), we see you. We value you. We are endlessly grateful for the lives you uplift, defend, and transform.

Happy Social Worker Appreciation Month 🤍

Flow, give back, and shop with purpose 🧘‍♀️💜Join us on Tuesday, March 10 (8:30–9:30AM) at Athleta – Fashion Island for a...
02/27/2026

Flow, give back, and shop with purpose 🧘‍♀️💜

Join us on Tuesday, March 10 (8:30–9:30AM) at Athleta – Fashion Island for a complimentary all-levels yoga class led by Andrea Martin, followed by an exclusive private shop party with special perks. Who doesn’t love free yoga?

Athleta is partnering with Elam to support New Directions for Women, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women heal from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through gender-specific treatment. 🤍

Bring gently used leggings (or purchase in-store) to support women in recovery and receive:
✨ $25 shop card
✨ 30% off during the private shop party
✨ Entry to win a $50 shop card

Move your body. Give back. Shop with impact. Tag your yoga bestie and we’ll see you on the mat! 💫

We’re honored to host Indigenous Relations: Cultural Respect & Humility Training with Rooted & Restored Collaborative 🤍🗓...
02/27/2026

We’re honored to host Indigenous Relations: Cultural Respect & Humility Training with Rooted & Restored Collaborative 🤍

🗓 March 19, 2026 | 12–3 PM
📍 Newport Beach Outpatient

This 3-hour training for behavioral health and human service professionals goes beyond awareness — equipping teams to build respectful, culturally responsive relationships with Indigenous communities.

💲 $200 per participant (certificate included)
📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP

It’s that time! Tickets & tables are now on sale for our 18th Annual Circle of Life Brunch. 🗓 Thursday, May 7, 2026
📍 Ba...
02/16/2026

It’s that time! Tickets & tables are now on sale for our 18th Annual Circle of Life Brunch.

🗓 Thursday, May 7, 2026
📍 Balboa Bay Club
⏰ Registration at 11AM | Program 12:00–1:30PM

For over 40 years, New Directions for Women has provided rehabilitation, recovery, and hope to women bravely overcoming addiction—serving them and their families with dignity and compassion. With more than 22 million people struggling with substance use and only 1 in 5 receiving the treatment they need, the work is far from over.

Because of our dedicated donors, alumnae, and community, we continue transforming women, families, and children—one day at a time.

✨ Seating is limited and advance purchase is required. Reserve your spot today: www.aesbid.co/ELP/COL26

New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa is a nonprofit women’s treatment center that has been helping women heal from add...
02/05/2026

New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa is a nonprofit women’s treatment center that has been helping women heal from addiction since 1977. For nearly five decades, we’ve helped thousands of women start a new life through a trauma-responsive, women-centered approach to recovery.

Our programs include detox, residential treatment, PHP (partial hospitalization), IOP (intensive outpatient), and sober living, all designed to meet women where they are. Using narrative therapy and trauma-responsive care, we support women in understanding their stories, healing from trauma, and creating lasting change in recovery.

If you haven’t toured our campus, we’d love to show you around. Call us at (949) 894-4331 or visit www.ndfw.org for more information.

🌟 Huge thanks to Reset Nation for hosting an incredible Pickleball tournament fundraiser this past weekend! Your dedicat...
02/04/2026

🌟 Huge thanks to Reset Nation for hosting an incredible Pickleball tournament fundraiser this past weekend! Your dedication to making a difference is truly inspiring. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Reset Nation uses pickleball as a platform for change, bringing together our community to support substance abuse recovery and empower individuals to reset their lives.

Congratulations on your first successful fundraiser! 🙌 Your hard work and generosity have made a significant impact, and we’re so grateful for all the funds and support you've provided to New Directions for Women. Together, we’re creating a brighter future! 💖

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