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No one wants to do i t a lone and at New Li fe House , you don’t have to. Changing the th ings that aren’t working , tak ing a leap of fa i th , lett ing go of o ld behav iors , these are scar y ideas . Ever y man who has walked through the doors of NLH has fe l t a lone . He wanted to rega in h is l i fe , character and to be a par t of something b igger yet he d idn’t know where to star t . The young men at New Li fe House work together ever y step of the way, suppor t ing each other through the recovery process . We don’t do th is a lone .

Through community l iv ing , peer power and a foundat ion bui l t on the 12 steps of Alcohol ics Anonymous, our young men learn how to l ive e f fect ive ly through l i fe ’s ups and downs. We bel ieve that the structure , d isc ip l ine and the suppor t of the 12 steps transform men and create true freedom. House members learn the va lue of showing up, walk ing through fears and contr ibut ing to l i fe . We each have that interna l something that dr ives us to be better men. Through determinat ion we f ind i t and through p lay ing hard we celebrate i t .

Here men become motivated by the pass ion they see demonstrated in the graduates who went before them. Having 28+ years of a proven track record – you don’t have to have fa i th that i t works – you can see hundreds of graduates who prove that i t works . New Li fe House men are united in purpose and recovery.

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The f irst th ing people exper ience when coming to New Li fe House is a sense of warmth and suppor t . New Li fe House isn ’t a typ ica l sober l iv ing . I t ’s a home for those who are in i t , those who graduated and those who suppor t us . Our sober community i s composed of hundreds of graduates and fr iends who come back to par t ic ipate at New Li fe House dat ing back to 1985. Page 132 of the Big Book of Alcohol ics Anonymous states , “But we aren’t a g lum lot . I f newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence , they wouldn’t want i t . We absolute ly ins ist on enjoy ing l i fe .” We fee l no d i f ferent . We bel ieve that i f you are going to stay sober, sobr iety must be more appeal ing than dr ink ing and us ing once was . This means that l i fe needs to be fu l l o f exc i tement and growth. Our graduates return to sponsor new members and take the guys to sober events and act iv i t ies such as convent ions , barbecues , sur f ing , dances and amusement parks . Our strength is in our numbers . When you come to New Li fe House , you become a par t of a community that i s based around hav ing a great t ime in sobr iety!

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To many people, Southern California is paradise. The Golden State is an ideal destination, sunny and dry all year round with easy access to the ocean, deserts and mountains. California is the hub for art, film, music, literature, cuisine and is home to some of the best public and private universities and colleges in the nation. Surf culture is king in Los

Angeles and with hundreds of miles of coastline there is no shortage of beaches to enjoy. Los Angeles is at the pinnacle of what’s happening in Southern California - with countless options for recreation and entertainment - without sacrificing your recovery.

There are many options for outdoor activities located near Los Angeles including hiking at Runyon Canyon, surfing in Huntington Beach or Malibu and snowboarding at Bear Mountain. Hollywood Boulevard, The Hollywood Bowl, Santa Monica Pier and landmark museums like the Getty Center, the Museum of Natural History and the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits are just a few of the many renowned places of interest. Los Angeles is also home to the LA Kings, LA Lakers and the Staples Center where their home games are held.

Southern California has one of the largest and most active sober communities in the country. There are over 3,000 12 Step meetings in the greater Los Angeles area weekly. Getting sober and maintaining sobriety is supported through active involvement in the recovery community. Becoming invested in the sober community of Southern California makes sobriety fun and allows those new in recovery to feel like a part of something that is in alignment with their changed priorities. A recovery community provides the support, hope and fun necessary for long-term sobriety. There is always something exciting to do when you’re young and sober in Southern California!

So-Cal sobrietyis fun and exciting!

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For Young Men 18-22 Years Old

New Life House East is composed of two custom built homes designed specifically for young men 18-22 years old. New Life House East has a full fitness area, study room, billiards lounge and a gazebo. Located minutes away from Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, New Life House East provides a great environment for young men to work on their character defects and learn the life skills necessary to succeed.

For Men 23-32 Years Old

Located in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles, California, the spacious house in this historical district has high ceilings and original crown moldings. New Life House L.A. is walking distance away from Beverly Hills, the Grove, Hancock Park and Hollywood. It offers men great employment opportunities amid the exciting beat of the city!

For Young Men 18-22 Years Old

New Life House West is our “flagship house” and was also custom built for young men 18-22 years old. The house holds our history and success as represented in the pictures lining the halls. The ranch-style home has an exercise area, foosball, and pool table with a custom-built media room perfect for movie nights and sports games.

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Life Skills Elements :

• Healthy Relationships• College/Vocational School Enrollment• Assistance with Employment• Money Management• Meditation / Spirituality• 12 Step Participation• Physical Fitness• Community House Meetings

Activities Include:

• Bowling Nights• Movie Outings• Sober Dances/Events• Barbecues• Surfing• Football, Baseball and Soccer Games• Camping Trips• Amusement Park Outings• Museum Trips

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