First Steps Recovery
Scott Hongola, MA, CPA, is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. As Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder of First Steps Recovery since October 2013, Scott has played a pivotal role in managing financial operations for a full-continuum addiction treatment program. Previously, Scott served as Chief Financial Officer at Helios Company, LLC and Co-Founder of Finance Exchange, which streamlined financing processes for small businesses. Experience also includes serving as VP of Finance at Dicom Solutions, Founder/CEO of Axis Accounting Consultants, and Controller roles at Truth Industries and Pacifica West Development. Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of San Diego and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University.
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.