New Beginnings Structure facility for women and children

New Beginnings Structure Facility in Merced, California, is set up a little differently than a traditional rehab. It’s not far from the Merced Regional Airport. It functions more like a structured recovery home where women can live with their children while working through addiction and rebuilding their lives. That alone can make a huge difference if you're a mom who doesn’t want to choose between getting help and staying close to your kids.

Structured Home

The program combines sober living with substance abuse counseling, relapse prevention and mental health classes.

I love how much structure is built into daily life. You’re expected to attend multiple group sessions each week including relapse prevention meetings, in-house groups, and mental health classes. There’s also a strong emphasis on routine, with assigned chores, community service and even more shared responsibilities in the home. It helps that recovery takes place in a residential neighborhood.

Support Beyond Sobriety

What stands out here is how much they focus on rebuilding your life and not just on you stopping substance use. They offer job placement assistance which can help you start gaining independence again. At the same time, I noticed you’re surrounded by women who are going through similar things, which helps to create a sense of community that a lot of people need.