Recovery program leader urges county support for neighborhood satellite treatment
Nov 18, 2025
Ricky Goldman of New Design For Living asked Montgomery County commissioners to vet and consider supporting his faith-based recovery program, saying it aims to install neighborhood satellite divisions to provide addiction education, prevention and 12‑step–based treatment.
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Ricky Goldman introduced New Design For Living (NDFL) to the Montgomery County Commission during public comment, asking the commission to consider financial or partnership support to expand the program into neighborhood satellite divisions. Goldman, who identified himself as a recovering addict and alcoholic of four decades, described NDFL as a faith-based recovery program that uses biblical principles alongside 12‑step methods and said he has spoken nationally on recovery.
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