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We Proudly Serve Our Veterans, Active-Military,
and First Responders in Fresno County

First Steps Recovery proudly cares for Veterans! Our veteran assistance program helps with a variety of treatments relating to substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. If you or a loved one is suffering, please don’t hesitate to contact our veteran assistance program.

Have questions about how our veteran assistance programs works? Contact us today.

STEPS TO GET LOCAL VA BENEFITS

Getting Help Is As Easy as 1-2-3

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VETERANS CRISIS LINE

For a medical emergency, please call 911 or call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1.

FULL SPECTRUM OF CARE

Innovative Addiction Treatment Programs in Fresno County

First Steps Recovery Treatment Programs and Expected Timelines

Medical Detoxification (Detox)

7+ Days*

*Contingent on substances that are abused.

Gender Specific
Onsite Physician
24/7 Nursing
Psychological Assessments
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Group Therapy
Group Counseling
Case Management
Safe and Sober Transport

Residential Treatment Care (RTC)

30+ Days*

*Contingent on substances that are abused.

Gender Specific
Onsite Physician
24/7 Nursing
Psychological Assessments
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Group Therapy
Group Counseling
Case Management
Safe and Sober Transport

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

20+ Days*

*Frequency and duration of treatment sessions may vary based on availability.

Psychoeducation
Psychological Assessments
Psychotherapy
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
Peer-Support Meetings
Case Management
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Safe and Sober Transport

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

60+ Days*

*Frequency and duration of treatment sessions may vary based on availability.

Psychoeducation
Psychological Assessments
Psychotherapy
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Case Management
Safe and Sober Transport

Alumni Program (Extended Support)

LIFETIME

Alumni Appreciation Day
Community Support Groups
Peer-Support Meetings
Psychiatry Support
Couples Therapy
Family Support Therapy
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
Bio Feedback
TMS Available At Our Psychiatry Institute

*Extended support services outpatient including psychiatry, family support therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, biofeedback, and TMS are available through our counseling and psychiatry institute in Fresno.

SPECIALTY PROGRAM FOR VETERANS

Experiential Therapies & Evidence-Based Modalities in Fresno County

Discover how we approach addiction treatment and detox at First Steps Recovery.

For First Responders

First Steps Recovery offering addiction treatment program for first responder, firefighters, police officers, and paramedics.

For Veterans

First Steps Recovery offering addiction treatment program for veterans.

For Active-Duty Military

First Steps Recovery offering addiction treatment program for active duty military and military personnel.

MEET OUR VETERANS

We Served Together Once, Let Us Serve You Again

First Steps Recovery’s team consists of Veterans themselves, and they create a special bond sharing their experiences in military service.

Gary Jimenez

Director of Operations

Retired Decorated Combat Veteran

Kendal “Hutch” Hutchason

Clinical Outreach

Veterans and First Responders. US Army Combat Medic Veteran

Joseph Watanabe

Clinical Outreach Representative

US Army Combat Veteran

Steven Russell

Nurse

LVN 703493 / US Army Combat Veteran

Jimmy Maldonado

Therapist

AMFT / Veterans and First Responders

Are You Ready To Serve Your Community?

Join Our Amazing Team of Veterans

Have questions about how our alumni program works? Let's talk.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Does VA Insurance Cover Addiction Treatment?

First Steps Recovery is an in-network provider with most insurances! Regardless of where you live, our skilled and compassionate drug treatment counselors in Fresno can help you and your family get the help you need to get on the road to recovery.

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Veteran Assistance Program

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(844) 489-0836