First Responder Wellness

About First Responder Wellness – Newport Beach, California

First Responder Wellness is located in Newport Beach, California. Treatment for mental health and addiction are provided. Residential and outpatient services are available. Their programs are designed to treat the specific needs of firefighters, paramedics, EMT’s, law enforcement offices and corrections officers. Insurance and worker’s compensation are accepted.

Detox will be the first step in the recovery process. During detox you’ll stay in a partially private room where you’re free from distractions. Medication assisted treatment can be provided. You will be under medical supervision and undergo a psychological assessment. During this time your individualized treatment plan will be developed. Your length of stay in detox is flexible. It will depend on your individual needs.

The residential treatment program is not in a hospital setting. You will be in a private home environment. This program is for individuals who need a structured recovery setting. It is for those who have been unsuccessful in intensive outpatient treatment and day treatment. This environment is beneficial for individuals with a history of relapse and those who struggle with dual diagnosis substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Outpatient treatment is also available. Individual and group therapy are included. Other services include chemical dependency education, relapse prevention, trauma services and a 12 Step program.

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance Providers

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Elevance Health Health Net Holman Group Humana Kaiser Permanente Magellan Health Managed Health Network (MHN) MultiPlan Optum UnitedHealth Group

Other Payment Options

Treatment & Services

Levels of Care

Therapies Offered

Clinical Services

Specialty Programs

Staff & Accreditations

Our Team

Joel Edwards

CEO & COO

Stephen Odom, PhD

Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Devin O'Day

Chief Development Officer

Michael O'Mahony

Executive Director

Chris Logan, CADC-II, ICADC

Director of Clinical Operations

Rose Maynard, LMFT

Program Director & Therapist

Nancy Panza, ABPP

Director of Clinical Research & Development

Megan Marcum

Chief Psychologist

Accreditations