A message from the founders:

In our capacity as Co-Directors of The New Direction, my wife Margaret and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you and to briefly describe our program for those recovering from alcohol or other drug addiction.

Since 1977, since we first opened the doors of our Catskill Mountain farmhouse to recovering persons, Margaret and I have remained committed to the same basic philosophy for helping alcoholics and those addicted to other drugs. The cornerstone of this philosophy has always been the Twelve-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. During their twenty-one day stay, guests at The New Direction are required to attend an A.A. meeting each night of the week, and upon leaving, every guest is provided with the name and phone number of an A.A. member in their home area to use as a contact. One very simple message is stressed here: People who make a commitment to A.A. tend to stay sober.

Guests are expected to attend daily in-house group sessions conducted both mornings and afternoons by our staff, each session lasting approximately two hours. Guests are afforded ample opportunities for individual sessions relevant to their needs.

We also feel it is vitally important to include family members of the addicted person in our program. We therefore encourage visits by family members every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Beginning at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, we conduct a seminar for the family which includes an explanation of the disease concept of alcoholism as well as an introduction to the Al-Anon Family program.

Our commitment to and experience with high functioning alcoholics and addicts, many of whom are engaged in high-stress occupations, have given The New Direction its own special niche in today’s field of alcoholism. While we recognize the proper role of larger, more institutionalized rehabilitation programs, we have found our own effectiveness is a result of our willingness to stay small…. to stay very much a family in spirit.

We have built our reputation by continuing to offer the recovering person a highly-structured, rigorous educational program along with generous portions of home cooked food, peaceful surroundings, and a warm supportive atmosphere.

We are a private pay facility offering caring and supportive help that is affordable. Please feel free to write or call if you have further questions about our program. If you find yourself in our area, please drop by for a cup of coffee and a tour of our home.

Sincerely,
Matt and Margaret Batson
Co-Directors

For further information or to make a reservation
Write or Telephone:
The New Direction
2942 County Highway 23, Walton, New York 13856-4300
Telephone: 607-865-4511

email: thenewdirection

Remember...recovery is a reachable goal!

Directions:Take the New York State Thruway to exit 16, (Rte.17 West). Get off Rte. 17 at Exit 94 (Roscoe); make left to Rte. 7 (206), Cat Hollow Road. Travel 10 miles, then left on Rte. 30 to Downsville. From Downsville take Rte. 206 for 9 miles to Walton. Make a right at blinking light. Make left at light on Delaware Street and the first right onto Townsend Street. Take Townsend to end. Make a left onto Rte. 21 (Franklin Road). Go approximately 1+3/10 miles to a fork in the road and bear left onto Rte. 23 (Sidney Road). Drive 3 miles. The New Direction is the white house with blue shutters and the large red barn on the right (pond and fields are on left).

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