Community for New Direction

Prevention program - this program provides alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence (atod-v) prevention through academic support and leadership development training for children throughout their school career, even during summer vacation and as they make their way to college and the job force. Many of the students we serve are part of our services from kindergarten to graduation. Cnd prides itself on being responsive to Community needs, serving the inner city, and collaborating with schools in economically distressed neighborhoods in order to achieve its purposes. In response to the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on students, cnd was able to provide support to students through remote learning opportunities, access to computer tablets, and smartboard which allowed for group collaboration to increase their knowledge and use of technology, and also helped build their self-esteem.

Recovery residence - cnd opened a level iii recovery residence in franklin county as part of the continuum of care for our mental health and substance use disorder program. Our recovery housing serves 5 residents in the process of recovery from substance abuse disorders. The house provides a living environment free from alcohol and illicit drug use with a focus on peer support and support services which include life skill development such as budgeting and employment skills from staff who are certified Ohio peer recovery coaches employed by cnd.

Mental health and substance use disorder treatment- cnd offers comprehensive substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs licensed by the Ohio department of mental health and addiction services. In 2022 cnd received its second 3-year accreditation from carf (commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities) international through may of 2025. In addition, cnd offers a special program for native americans operated in conjunction with the staff from the red bird center. Cnd also works with local programs such as kappa foundation Community connector program and ethiopian tewahedo social services(etss)community navigator program which provides Community outreach, public awareness, educational workshops on treatment services available to individuals in the Community.