First Steps Recovery

About First Steps Recovery – Clovis

First Steps Recovery is a comprehensive drug and alcohol detox and rehab facility in Clovis, California. They offer help for addiction and co-occurring disorders through their residential, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. They accept insurance from most major providers including TRICARE for the military and veterans.

The facility is licensed and accredited by The Joint Commission. They use evidence-based as well as experiential and holistic therapies. The program starts with medical detox. This is the process where you rid your body of the harmful substances you’ve been using. They use medications during detox if necessary to help you get safely through the hardest withdrawal symptoms.

After detox, you can go into the residential treatment program. You’ll live in a structured environment with supervision around the clock. You’ll have access to therapy to address your substance use and any co-occurring disorders you may have. Co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders are things like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It’s important to treat your underlying mental health issues because those issues often drive substance use.

During residential treatment, you’ll have individual and group therapy, including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative therapy and experiential therapy.

You’ll have a chance to exercise, do yoga and engage in equine therapy. They offer many other types of therapy that you may or may not use depending on your unique situation. If appropriate, your family may also be involved in some of your therapy. You’ll work on aftercare planning to continue your sober journey after you finish the program.

There’s also a PHP that’s a step down from inpatient care. Some patients go from the inpatient program to the PHP because it’s an intensive, structured program but you can live at home. You can also start in the PHP if you don’t need the full residential program. You’ll receive many of the same treatments you get in the inpatient program.

The center offers an IOP too. The IOP offers the most flexibility so you can attend daily therapy but still meet family and work commitments. You’ll have a supportive community and individualized treatment. The IOP also offers many other therapies, such as equine, art, and meditation.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Josh Beauchaine, MS, LMFT 47103, CNDAI

Founder & President

Ben Beauchaine

COO

Scott Hongola, MS CPA

CFO

Sean Charters-MacChesney

CMO

Mike Ivemeyer, CADC-II / A052210221

Executive Director

Chris Monterosa

VP of Clinical Outreach

Paula Seals

Director of Provider Relations

Norris Curl, MD, Specialization: Internal Medicine, Dr.

Director of Medicine

Randall Turner, DO, Specialization: Psychiatry, Dr.

Director of Psychiatry

Accreditations