Program
The experience of New House Santa Barbara is that successful sobriety is achieved through the support of others in the common goal of recovery. New House is therefore staffed entirely by clients. Regular meetings are offered on-site by community 12-Step groups, and 12-Step sponsorship is required. The brotherhood and friendships that develop in New House are lifelong and are a gift of sober living.
While no treatment services are provided, many men participate in outside treatment programs while living at New House. New House encourages full outside employment as soon as possible for those entering the program. The program provides three nutritious meals daily and well-maintained living quarters. Clients share the responsibility of some housekeeping duties.
There are no restrictions on length of stay at New House II or III, but many clients building a solid foundation stay between 6 and 12 months and become able to solve problems in sobriety without having to return to alcohol or drugs as their solution. Men who achieve 6 months of successful sobriety are eligible to apply for admission to the Grad House, which offers increased independence, autonomy and self-sufficiency in preparation for returning to their home or new living space.
New House is open to any male over the age of eighteen who has a desire to remain clean and sober. Due to licensing restrictions, New House is not able to admit men who are not ambulatory or who have severe mental illnesses. Applicants are required to be able to test clean to be eligible for admission and may request a screening interview at either of our main facilities.
While all clients are required to pay client fees, being unable to pay in advance is rarely a barrier to admission. Scholarships may be available but are contingent on the financial position of the organization at the time. Serious individuals needing some help to get started may be granted a scholarship for short periods while they find work or a source of income.
Scholarships
Scholarships are vital to the
New House program for the next man
“I struggled for years trying to help my son with his addictions. Thank God I found New House. They saved his life and mine. They have become a second family to him and he has made friends for life. Unlike so many sober living houses they really care for the well-being of their people and do not tolerate drugs or alcohol. It is so nice to finally see my son happy.”
“New House offered me structure and accountability. I spent decades in my addiction while bad habits formed, then expected change overnight – I finally decided to give myself a chance at New House sober living to build a solid foundation in recovery.”
“Such a safe and friendly environment. I owe my life today to New House!! I highly recommend.”
“I would like to thank New House Santa Barbara for providing me with a safe and comfortable place to live. It’s been an amazing experience of learning compassion, patience, love and tolerance. The structure and stability of this sober living is above and beyond and has been a life-changing experience.”
“Santa Barbara New House accepted me at my worst and provided me with a safe and supportive environment in which I could build a foundation for myself in sobriety. This organization has enabled me to not only grow as a sober individual but has provided me the opportunity to strive in my pursuit of education, to become a dependable employee, and to be of service to others. In essence New House provided me with the gift of a second chance at life.”
Locations
New House II
227 W. Haley Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-8248
New House III
2434 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-6050
Grad House
2021 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-6050
Amenities
- Client fee $34.00 per day
- 3 meals daily prepared by staff
- Bag lunch or late plates if working
- High Speed internet
- Cable TV
- Employment resources
- Spanish speakers
- 2 Man rooms with bathroom
Scholarship* or Assistance
- Admission
- Hardship
- Dental
- Expungement
- Employment
- House computers
*Eligibility Requirements
Business Office
2434 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-563-9647
Fax: (805) 765-9512
About Us
Adam Burridge
Executive Director
adam.burridge@sbnewhouse.org
Joseph
New House II & Grad House
Dave
New House III
Holiday Breakfast 2024
About Us | Board of Directors
Jeff Daugherty, Esq. (President) is a Santa Barbara native. He is an attorney at the Santa Barbara law firm of Laborde and Daugherty. Jeff has been a Board member since 2006, and he has served as President of the Board of Directors of Santa Barbara New House since 2009.
Dave Hall is a long-time Santa Barbara Banker since 1984. Currently, First Vice President Sr. Regional manager with Community West Bank. “ I have a passion for community service.”
Deborah Talmage presided over the Santa Barbara Drug Courts before joining the New House Board. She joined the Board because she understands the central role sober living plays in advancing recovery.
Stephanie Molina MFT (Board Secretary) has been Admissions Facilitator for COPE, Substance Use Evaluation Team on the trauma unit, Lead Case Manager for COPE and is now Program Director Employee Assistance with Cottage Hospital where she has been since 2010. Stephanie worked at Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Deveraux, and El Puente High School prior to joining Cottage Hospital.
Steve Olsen (Treasurer) joined the Board in 2016 and serves as the Treasurer for the Board. An advocate for recovery, Steve spends much of his free time helping various organizations associated in this field. Steve is an executive in the Petroleum Industry.
Thomas Niessen has served on the Board since 2008. He has devoted much time and effort to Board committee and special volunteer work, and as a general contractor, has provided expertise on facilities.
Eduardo Cue’ has been with Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse since 1998 where he was the Director of Outreach and currently Program Manager of Teen Court. Prior to CADA, Ed served with the California Department of Youth Authority for 18 years, specializing in Gang Awareness where he was awarded by American Justice Institute the Richard A. McGee Award.
Alexandra Pearson DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN, APRN is the Lead Clinician at SBNC Bridge Clinic which treats dual diagnosis patients using MAT treatment. Dr. Pearson completed her masters and doctorate degrees at Vanderbilt University, and is an avid cyclist, hiker, and book worm.
Sarah Sinclair, a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in philosophy, describes her role as advertising director at the Santa Barbara Independent as “the best job in the best community in the world.” She brings this passion to her volunteer work as well, serving on the boards of Jodi House, Downtown Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and New House Santa Barbara.
Noel Rivas is a Santa Barbara community member who has a passion for helping individuals working through addiction and recovery. He attributes his own sobriety to his successful four-decade long law enforcement career and his ability to be a present and loving father. He is a native Spanish-speaker and maintains strong connections with the diverse Santa Barbara communities.
Advisory Board
Meredith Baxter
Bill Cirone
Paul Jaconette
Penny Jenkins
Michael Woodard
Bob Bryant
Joyce Dudley
Larry Laborde
Frank Ochoa
Advisory Board
Meredith Baxter
Bill Cirone
Paul Jaconette
Penny Jenkins
Michael Woodard
Bob Bryant
Joyce Dudley
Larry Laborde
Frank Ochoa
About Us | History
Local facilities for alcoholism were inadequate, and in May of 1955, under the direction of Elmo Little – an electrician from Knoxville, Tennessee – the first New House was opened. The original supporters were pledged to keep New House self-supporting and free from government tangles and restrictions. Elmo had told one of the many men he sponsored, William Donahue, that what many alcoholics need in Santa Barbara was “a new house on a new street in a new city for a newfound recovery.”
New House became independent of the Committee on Alcoholism in 1974, and in 1978 opened New House II. In February of 1991, New House III was purchased at 2434 Bath Street, increasing the New House capacity to 100 men. The original New House facility was retired and replaced by a Grad House on Castillo Street in 2001.
Bill Donahue
Executive Director 1977 – 1982
Sam Lowry
Executive Director 1982 to 1986
Alex Brumbaugh
Larry Laborde
Jim Free Jr. & Dave Vartabedian
William McCormack
Executive Director Emeritus from 1987 to 2012
William McCormack
Executive Director Emeritus from 1987 to 2012
Gordon Guy
Executive Director & CFO from 2013 to 2022
Gordon was incredibly invested in the men who came through the front door of New House. Gordon made himself available to every man. What set Gordon apart from others was his ability to see the good in people. He was there to help you get back on your feet. Gordon was there to listen to you and provide motivating feedback in an empathetic tone. Gordon played a crucial role in giving the men at Newhouse their self-worth, respect, and dignity back. The legacy Gordon left behind at the New House will live on in the men he helped.
For more history
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For More History
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Gordon Guy
Executive Director & CFO from 2013 to 2022
Recovery Resources
211 – 24/7 Access Crisis Hotline
(888) 868-1649
www.countyofsb.org
The Alano Club
235 E.Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-5013
www.alanoclubsantabarbara.org
214 W. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-3332
santabarbaraaa.com
Antioch University Santa Barbara
602 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-8179
www.antioch.edu
Bridge Clinic
(805) 324-8336
2320 Bath St., Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
sbclinics.org
Casa Serena
Women’s residential treatment
(805) 966-1260
casaserena.org
Cottage Hospital
(805) 682-7111
www.cottagehealth.org
Cottage Residential
(805) 569-7422
316 W. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
www.cottagehealth.org
Giving Tree
Women’s Sober Living
(805) 280-5640
www.givingtreesbl.com
Marcel Meier
Early Identification Specialist-Court Liaison
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
232 East Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-0089
Fax: (805) 963-1720
mmeier@cadasb.org
www.cadasb.org
Mental Wellness Center
617 Garden St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 884-8440
mentalwellnesscenter.org
Personalized Recovery
Michelle Davis
Private Detox
(805) 451-5558
personalizedrecovery.com
Project Recovery Detox
Santa Barbara
(805) 963-1836
www.cadasb.org
Public Defender – County of Santa Barbara
(805) 568-3470
1100 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
www.countyofsb.org
The Salvation Army, Hospitality House Residential Treatment, Withdrawal Management
(805) 962-6281 Ext.1125
423 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
https://sbhh.salvationarmy.org/
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
(805) 965-0581
www.sbcc.edu
Santa Barbara County Probation
(805) 882-3700
117 E Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
www.sbprobation.org
Santa Barbara County District Attorney
(805) 568-2300
1112 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
www.countyofsb.org
University of California Santa Barbara
2160 Kerr Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1110
(805) 893-4200
professional.ucsb.edu
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New House II
227 W. Haley Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-8248
New House III
2434 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-6050
2021 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-6050
New House Business Office
2434 Bath St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-563-9647 • Fax: (805) 765-9512
info@sbnewhouse.org