In an era where addiction treatment often feels cold and commercialized, New Found Life in Long Beach, California, stands out as a remarkable exception. Founded and operated by Ed and Mary Ann Spatola, our treatment facility has spent over three decades proving that genuine care and compassion can be the foundation of successful addiction recovery.
Family-owned, values-driven facilities like New Found Life, focused on long-term recovery, represent treasures in the addiction treatment community. Ed and Mary Ann Spatola embody the best of what addiction treatment can achieve when guided by compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to genuine healing. Recognized as a valuable community asset, New Found Life and the Spatolas were recently featured on the All About Interventions website.
More Than Treatment—A Philosophy of Healing
What distinguishes New Found Life from countless other treatment centers isn’t just our clinical expertise, though that’s certainly exceptional. It’s our fundamental belief that every person struggling with addiction deserves to be treated as a complete human being worthy of dignity, respect, and a real opportunity for transformation. The Spatolas don’t just see patients; they welcome family members into their care.
This philosophy isn’t just marketing speak—it’s reflected in every aspect of our approach. Over 30 years, we’ve built something truly special: a place where transformation happens because the founders understand that genuine recovery extends far beyond simply getting clean. Our environment allows people to rebuild not just their sobriety, but their entire lives, relationships, and sense of self-worth.
A Comprehensive Recovery Model
New Found Life’s treatment philosophy sets us apart in significant ways. While many facilities are constrained by insurance limitations and focus on short-term solutions, the Spatolas have maintained their commitment to what actually produces lasting results: longer-term care that addresses addiction’s root causes rather than just managing symptoms.
Our approach skillfully integrates strong 12-step principles with professional clinical care, creating a balanced foundation for sustainable recovery. We recognize addiction as a complex disease requiring multiple therapeutic approaches and have assembled a team of clinicians who share their genuine passion for helping people heal completely.
Exceptional Value in Challenging Times
In today’s insurance-dominated treatment landscape, where many facilities prioritize quick turnarounds over quality care, New Found Life offers something increasingly rare: affordable, cash-based long-term treatment that provides genuine value. Our commitment to accessibility ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent people from accessing the care they need.
The Spatolas face the same economic pressures challenging treatment centers nationwide, yet we’ve never lost sight of our core mission. Our dedication to prioritizing client wellbeing over profit margins is both admirable and, frankly, increasingly uncommon in this field.
Proven Results and Community Impact
The effectiveness of New Found Life’s approach is evident in our track record. Client testimonials consistently describe genuine transformation—not just achieving sobriety, but discovering entirely new ways of living. People regularly describe feeling like part of a family and receiving care that extends far beyond their facility stay.
This success stems from treatment providers who genuinely care about long-term outcomes rather than simply processing patients. Ed and Mary Ann have created something that works because they’ve never forgotten their original purpose: helping people find their way back to meaningful life.
For anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, New Found Life offers something precious in today’s treatment landscape: a place where recovery is genuinely possible, families heal together, and new lives truly begin. To learn more about how we can help you heal, call (562) 434-4060.