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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 Programs and Services:

School Based Programs:

REUNION - Perinatal Outpatient Substance Abuse Day Treatment Program

Reunion, New Connections' perinatal substance abuse day treatment program, is designed to support the successful recovery of pregnant women and mothers with young children. The program includes counseling, van transportation, childcare and comprehensive family support. Mental health treatment can also be provided for those individuals who are determined to be eligible for the Victim Compensation Program.

Reunion is staffed by highly-qualified counselors who are experienced in chemical dependency, mental health and domestic violence counseling. The program is located in our beautiful Concord facility, and includes collaborative support from several other community service providers.

This program is supported through contracts with Contra Costa County's Community Substance Abuse Services, CalWORKS Services, and private contributions.

Who May Attend:
Women with substance abuse problems who are pregnant and/or parenting may attend the Reunion program. Created to meet the special needs of CalWORKS or SAMHWorks participants, the program also contains the components often required for Child Protective Services-mandated clients.

Program Features:

Up to four hours of activities each morning, Monday through Friday (and one Saturday per month).
Six months of intensive substance abuse treatment.
Individual, group and family counseling sessions.
Relapse prevention, life skills, domestic violence and anger management groups.
Classes on parenting, introduction to 12-step programs and alcohol and drug education.
On-site child care, with child therapy and socialization programs.
Van transportation provided daily to the program and related activities.

Continuing care for up to one year is available following completion of the program.

For More Information, Including How To Register:
Potential clients attend an orientation session, which is offered weekly. For more information, please call the Perinatal Treatment Coordinator at 925.363.5000, ext. 111.

New Connections:
New Connections is an innovative, award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in community behavioral healthcare, serving Contra Costa County since 1972. Among other honors, New Connections was named as one of the top 20 programs in the United States by the Association of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors. For additional information about New Connections, please call Jeri Stegman, Associate Director of Programs & Services at 925.363.5000, ext. 126.