First Steps Recovery

Substance Use
Residential
4.8
(42)
Insurance

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, but finding a space designed entirely for the challenges men and women face can change one’s trajectory. First Steps Recovery operates a true full continuum of care at their gender-specific facilities. The program treats substance use, including alcohol, opioids, and prescription drugs, alongside co-occurring mental health struggles. Clients can enter at the medical detox level, transition into residential care, and graduate into outpatient options.

Focus Intently on One’s Personal Growth Journey

Because men and women face different hurdles on the road to sobriety, First Steps keeps their programs entirely separate. Without the social noise or distractions of a co-ed environment, clients have the breathing room to be themselves. In this warm, judgment-free space, clients can openly share their struggles and build life-changing friendships.

Regulate the Nervous System in Wide-Open Spaces

Recovering in the right environment makes it easier to regulate a frazzled nervous system. First Steps provides wide-open spaces, picturesque mountain views, and nature trails. The food is incredible, with professional chefs on staff prepping meals. To help everyone stay present, there is a balanced technology policy, including a seven-day device blackout, where phone privileges are earned through positive actions. Clients can also participate in weekly family visits, fitness trips, and go to local support meetings.

Turn Early Sobriety into a Celebration

In a world that constantly celebrates partying, victory can be found in mundane moments like making the bed and waking up clear-headed. First Steps is shifting that narrative through a vibrant alumni community of over 50 active members. This program keeps graduates connected through the Team Recovery app, weekly 12-step meetings, and casual hybrid gatherings for those farther away. The community even coordinates bowling nights alongside monthly adventures like camping and fishing trips.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Equine Therapy

  • Medically Assisted Detox

  • Gender Separate Housing

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
22051 Oak Hill Ln, Clovis, CA 93619 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...
Typical Program Length
30-90 days
Founded in 2014
12 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Stress
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +9 More
Testimonial
First Steps Recovery was a great choice and I’m glad I went through the program. From intake to the day I left everyone was super helpful, knowledgeable and wanted to see myself and other clients succeed. The chefs make gourmet meals that are all delicious and made sure to cater to some who had allergies or religious beliefs. The group facilitator's were knowledgeable, friendly and made sure everyone in group was understanding what we were discussing. The counsellors/therapists were supportive and easy to talk to, They did a great job giving me all information I needed when transitioning to my outpatient program. The house was beautiful and surrounded by nature and always kept clean. We attended the gym multiple times a week as well as outside meetings and group outings. The family workshop was very helpful for myself and my family understanding the battle of addiction. I would highly suggest anyone battling their addiction to reach out to First Steps Recovery, I’m glad I did.
JN
Josh Nava
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Accepts BlueCross BlueShield
Accepts United Healthcare
Accepts Aetna
Accepts Anthem
Accepts Kaiser Permanente
Accepts Tricare
Accepts Highmark
Accepts Optum
Accepts Carelon Behavioral Health
Accepts MultiPlan
Accepts Magellan Health
Provider's Policy: They are in-network with the listed insurances plus Blue Shield, UMR, UBH, Western Health Advantage, Beat It EAP, ILWU, Halcyon, HMC, Holeman Group, and TARP.
Verify Insurance
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Inpatient
$1,200 per day
Detox
$1000 per day
PHP
$500 per day
IOP
$300 per day
(877) 703-2048
Release Trapped Emotions with Brainspotting
Release Trapped Emotions with Brainspotting
Trauma isn’t stored in the logical mind; it lives deep in the brain. First Steps certifies every therapist in Brainspotting, a technique based in the reality that where a person looks affects how they feel. Therapists guide a client’s gaze to specific "brainspots" that trigger emotional responses, so clients can quiet the cognitive noise and unlock trauma safely.
Access Expert Medical Support Around the Clock
Access Expert Medical Support Around the Clock
First Steps’ detox and residential setup features an on-site nurse practitioner all day, Monday through Friday, backed by a 24/7 nursing team and two telehealth doctors. They handle everything from psychiatric evaluations to medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) and injectables. For the outpatient side, they partner with outside psychiatric networks to keep everything seamless.
Equip the Entire Family for Recovery
Equip the Entire Family for Recovery
The family program at First Steps helps mend fractured bonds and helps families heal together. They host weekly hybrid sessions and casual, peer-led Zoom circles so nobody feels isolated. Once a month, everyone meets up in person to unpack how addiction hijacks the brain, using a flexible approach that gives each family the exact tools they need to recover.
Access Specialized Veteran-Focused Care
Access Specialized Veteran-Focused Care
Reintegration and building genuine connections are two of the biggest hurdles veterans face during recovery. While veterans live within the general campus, their core therapeutic groups are kept separate. Their schedule combines certified addiction counselors for weekly relapse prevention with master’s-level therapists who understand how to help veterans process complex service-related trauma.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Belis Aladag

Dr. Belis Aladag

Medical Director

MD, MPH, FASAM

Dr. Randall Turner

Dr. Randall Turner

Specialization: Psychiatry + Addiction Medicine

DO

Molly Bertram

Molly Bertram

Associate Director of Psychiatry

DNP, PMHNP

Katelynn Galvan

Katelynn Galvan

Nurse

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Family Program
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Flexible technology policies
Heroin
Chef-prepared Meals
Veterans

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Professionals
Veterans

Treatment Services

Residential

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Gender-Specific
Holistic
Personalized Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Massage Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger
Stress

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Alumni Reunions
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
TV

Amenities

Access to Nature
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Space
TV

Special Considerations

Wheelchair Accessible

Activities

Yoga

Off-Site Activities

Swimming
Water Activities
Horseback Riding
Physical Fitness
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $31,400 / Residential.
The following therapies are included: narrative therapy, group therapy and more.
Clovis, California, United States .
They are in-network with the listed insurances plus Blue Shield, UMR, UBH, Western Health Advantage, Beat It EAP, ILWU, Halcyon, HMC, Holeman Group, and TARP.
The typical length is 30-90 days.
First Steps Recovery provides residential and more.