New Found Life Foundation

About Us

Based in Long Beach, California, the New Found Life Foundation was established in 2021 by a dedicated group of recovery community individuals.  The purpose of this organization is to educate and provide support to family members of individuals suffering from addictions and to provide scholarships for persons in need of detox and treatment for substance use disorder and comorbid conditions.

Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is an illness that has a profound effect on both the individual and his or her family.  The founders and members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation believe that family involvement is an integral part of helping both individuals affected by the disease, family members and friends. 

Mission
Educating and supporting individuals, families, and the members of the community affected by addiction.

Vision
The vision of the Foundation is to provide education about the devastating effects of addiction and the impact it has on those with the disease, their family members, and the community at large.  We also want to provide funding for individuals who have an honest desire to recover and may not otherwise have access to treatment.

Who Will Be Served by the Foundation
Those who may benefit from learning about substance abuse disorders and treatment for the disease include addicts, alcoholics, family members, professionals, clinicians, counselors, and educators.

Board Members

• Edward Spatola, CEO, New Found Life Treatment Centers
• Jeremy Frank, Director of Operations, New Found Life Treatment Centers
• Mary Ann Blowitz, Compliance Director, New Found Life Treatment Centers
• William R. Brownlie, Ph.D., PE, Chief Engineer and Corporate Risk Management Officer, Tetra Tech
• Richard A. DuRee, Retired Chief Long Beach Fire Department
• David Riboli, Asset Manager, Riboli Family Wines
• Jerry Jacobs, Executive Vice President Freemantle North America Productions
  
  

Education

New Found Life Foundation Educational Forum – Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is an illness that has a profound effect on the individual, the family, and the community.  The Foundation offers help to all affected individuals through the education forum.  The forum is a great opportunity for the families and the community to receive tools and information about the nature of addiction, the recovery process, and the impact the disease has on the family system.   The Foundation has the unique honor of having access to some of the finest clinicians and professionals in the industry.  Individuals interested in recovery, family members, clinicians, teachers, counselors, institutions, and professionals are all encouraged to attend.

Education in the Long Beach Community- The Foundation participates in community events to help educate the community about the profound effects of substance abuse on individuals, the family, and the community in general. Events may include presentations at education fairs, health fairs, community events, community groups, schools, hospitals, and clinics.

Scholarships

The scholarship fund is founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to receive treatment for this disease.  By removing some of the financial burdens associated with treatment, this fund plays a vital role in increasing treatment access and recovery.