Quick Summary
New Origins celebrated ten years of service in Redlands, California with a community night honoring the men, families, and staff who have shaped the program since its first admit. The event focused on connection, gratitude, and the steady work of recovery rather than formal speeches.
- The event marked ten years since the first man entered treatment at New Origins
- The night brought together alumni, families, staff, and longtime supporters in a relaxed setting
- The celebration reflected New Origins’ ongoing commitment to consistency, service, and real world recovery
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
On December 4, 2025, New Origins marked a rare and meaningful milestone. It had been exactly ten years to the day since the first man walked through the doors and began treatment. In an industry where programs often change direction, close, or lose their footing, ten years of consistent service carries weight.
From the beginning, New Origins was built to be more than a place to attend groups. It was designed to help men rebuild their lives in practical, lasting ways. This anniversary was not about looking back with nostalgia alone. It was about recognizing the work done quietly and steadily for a decade and the men whose lives intersected with the program along the way.
Rather than hosting a traditional speaker night, the team chose to mark the occasion with a celebration. The focus was on community, gratitude, and the shared experience of showing up year after year.
Ten Years of Showing Up for Men in San Bernardino County
New Origins has spent the last decade serving men in Redlands and throughout San Bernardino County who are navigating addiction, trauma, and how those intersect. The program’s approach has always emphasized real world readiness alongside clinical care.
Men at New Origins receive outpatient and intensive outpatient support that includes developmental trauma therapy, psychiatry, and counseling. What sets the program apart is how clinical work is supported by case management, legal advocacy, vocational training, and life skills development. Recovery is treated as something that must function outside the therapy room, not just inside it.
Families often share that they wish they had found New Origins sooner. That sentiment reflects the depth of the program and its focus on helping men stabilize, rebuild trust, and regain momentum in their lives. Ten years in, that mission remains unchanged.
A Night to Remember at New Origins
The anniversary event itself reflected the heart of the program. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with alumni, families, staff, and supporters all sharing the space. It felt less like a formal event and more like a gathering of people connected by a shared history.
Friends of New Origins came out to support the night, some speaking briefly, some performing, and many simply spending time with the community. Special guests included Brian “Head” Welch, WeeMan, Jason Jessee, Josh Swindell, Andy Roy, Zach “Zackass” Holmes, Colin “Scummy” Morrison, Russ on Wheelz, Pastor Doug Bennett, and King Hillbilly.
One moment that stayed with many people was Jakob Nowell, current frontman of Sublime, performing “Santeria” live. As the son of Bradley Nowell of Sublime, it was a simple but meaningful moment to experience together on the ten year anniversary. Jakob has also been open about finding his own footing after struggles with alcohol, which made the performance feel quietly fitting without changing the celebratory tone of the night. Knowing his and Bradley’s stories, it meant a lot to hear him perform on this night.
The rest of the night carried that same tone. A taco truck, Kona Ice, and Michoacana ice cream kept things easy and family-friendly. Music and comedy moved through the evening without taking over. Conversations happened naturally between men at different stages of recovery, family members, and staff who have walked alongside them.
It was a reminder that recovery is built as much in moments of connection as it is in formal treatment.
Looking Ahead After Ten Years
Reaching ten years does not signal an ending for New Origins. It reinforces a commitment to keep doing the work the same way it has always been done. With consistency, accountability, and respect for the men who place their trust in the program.
New Origins remains focused on helping men build lives they can stand on. The work continues because the need continues, and because showing up still matters.
Built on Ten Years of Trust and Consistency
Ten years in, the work continues. For men who need real support and families searching for something that truly helps, New Origins remains committed to long term recovery and real life change. Learn more about the programs or reach out to see if New Origins may be the right fit.