A New Path

About A New Path

A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to reducing the stigma of addiction and promoting recovery around Spring Valley, California.

The organization provides critical harm reduction services including naloxone training and syringe access while advocating for compassionate, health based drug policies. Its mission is to transform the approach to substance use from a punitive model to one of therapeutic justice. They offer education and support to heal individuals, families and the community.

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Safety

A New PATH’s core specialty is preventing fatalities from opioid overdose through direct community action and education. The organization provides free naloxone training and distribution to help community members recognize and reverse opioid overdoses effectively.

These hands on training sessions teach life saving intervention techniques and provide participants with naloxone kits. This proactive public health initiative directly addresses the immediate risks of substance use while fostering a broader culture of safety and care throughout San Diego County.

Advocacy for Compassionate Drug Policy Reform

A New PATH is also a leading voice in advocating for policy reforms that prioritize treatment over incarceration. The organization is led by individuals with lived experience and clinical expertise and works to shift drug policy toward a therapeutic model.

Accessing Community Support and Resources

A New PATH serves the San Diego County community from its Spring Valley base and offers resources through outreach, training and education formats. Its harm reduction resources and trainings are typically provided free of cost to participants.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in California, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. Some of the topics covered in individual therapy include developing healthy coping skills, addressing past events that may have played a part in substance use, and building a support network.