First Steps Recovery
Christopher Monterosa currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Outreach at First Steps Recovery, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Christopher worked as the Director of Business Development at New Start Recovery Solutions and Sierra Health & Wellness Centers from July 2020 to November 2023, and at Valley Recovery Center of California from June 2019 to July 2020 in the same capacity. Additionally, Christopher was the Community Liaison at Sierra Vista Hospital from February 2013 to May 2019. Christopher holds a degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Sacramento, where studies were completed between 2001 and 2012, as well as education from Sacramento State College of Business Administration.
First Steps Recovery
First Steps Recovery is a certified and licensed residential detox program on a luxurious, 5 acre ranch in the beautiful foothills at the gate of Yosemite. Located just 15 miles east of Fresno in Clovis, we offer a highly medically monitored, safe detox that includes: + assessment + monitored withdrawal services + withdrawal protocols + psycho-educational groups + case management + individual and group psychotherapy + yoga and exercise program We create an individualized treatment program consisting of 12-Step psycho-education, psychological assessment. + assessment + monitored withdrawal services + withdrawal protocols + psycho-educational groups + case management + individual and group psychotherapy + yoga and exercise program We create an individualized treatment program consisting of 12-Step psycho-education, psychological assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, goal setting, nutrition, exercise, meditation, and therapeutic massage that are part of the detoxification and treatment process. To ensure the future success of our clients recovery we advocate for clients and specialize in coordinating aftercare by partnering with local programs, medical professionals, and therapist for follow-up outpatient treatment in the greater Fresno and Central Valley area. Our short term treatment of 7-14 days, helps overcome the obstacle of clients avoiding treatment due to time constraints, and designed to get the client back on their feet and prepared to engage more acutely in aftercare substance abuse treatment with local programs and professionals. We also accept most PPO insurance as well as private pay. Providing upfront verification of benefits we handle all billing in a clear, ethical manner attempting to not burden the resident with any financial obligation. We partner with local medical professionals, therapist, and outpatient recovery programs. Please join us as we seek to offer healing to individuals struggling in addiction..........one person at a time.