The mission of New Connections is to empower individuals and their families to lead lives which are healthy, productive, satisfying and free of substance abuse.

New Connections has received local and national recognition for our innovative, successful services. Some of the agency's honors include:

• Honor Roll Award from Contra Costa Children and Families Policy Forum
• Distinguished Program Award from Contra Costa Juvenile Justice Commission
• Agency That Makes a Difference Award from Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
• Program of Excellence Award from Association of California School Administrators
• Superior Achievement in Prevention Award from California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs

New Connections was also named as one of the top 20 programs in the United States by the National Association of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors and the National Prevention Network.

New Connections applies research-based models of services - delivered by community-based clinicians and other staff members - with an emphasis on client outcomes. In all programs, the agency serves over 12,000 youth, adults and families each year.