First Steps Recovery
Ronny Woodsford possesses extensive experience in the recovery and addiction counseling field, currently serving as Admissions/Community Relations at First Steps Recovery since March 2024. Prior roles include Admissions Representative Supervisor at Sierra Health and Wellness Centers from February 2022 to March 2024, Substance Use Navigator at Dignity Health from April 2021 to March 2022, and Counselor/Recovery Residence Coordinator at Granite Wellness Centers from April 2018 to April 2021. Ronny Woodsford began a career in tile work as a Journeyman at Shane Alexander Custom Tile and D.C. Tile from 2015 to 2018. Educationally, Ronny holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from InterCoast Colleges-Sacramento (2017-2018) and graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento (2002-2006).
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.