At New Life Recovery, we are dedicated to helping you build a new life by providing the comprehensive support and resources necessary for lasting recovery. Whether recovering from addiction or trauma, we are here to help you transform your life with hope, healing, and strength.

New Life Recovery is a premier treatment center located in California’s Central Valley, offering a comprehensive and specialized recovery program. Our expert-led services provide all levels of care, including Detox, Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient services, ensuring a tailored approach to meet each individual’s unique recovery needs.

At New Life Recovery, clients receive personalized care through one-on-one therapy, case management, and a variety of group therapies designed to enhance emotional regulation and establish healthy coping mechanisms. Our trauma-informed treatment includes a diverse range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Schema Therapy.

Additionally, we offer holistic healing therapies like cold plunge therapy, infrared sauna sessions, yoga, mindfulness practices, life skills development, physical fitness programs, and spiritual guidance to promote overall well-being and recovery. These services work in tandem to heal the mind, body, and spirit, giving clients the tools needed to create lasting, positive change in their lives.

ESTABLISHED NAME, NEW LIFE
The story of New Life Recovery began in the summer of 2022 when Matt Niswander, now Co-Founder & CEO, approached Ben Milam, now Co-Founder & Director of Operations, with an idea. Matt asked Ben if he thought a particular piece of property could be transformed into a treatment center. Ben took one look at the property and confidently said, “100 percent bro!” The property had previously been home to a non-profit treatment center known as New Life for Girls. Because the intended use was the same, zoning was retained for the 16 residential beds. Given the strong relationship with the previous owners and the commitment to helping people rebuild their lives, it was only fitting to keep the name New Life intact. From there, renovations started, and the journey to turn this dream into a reality began.

CONTINUITY OF CARE
What sets New Life apart from other local recovery programs is our unique ability to offer all levels of care—detox, residential, and outpatient—on a single campus. This continuity of care is rare in the treatment center space, yet it allows for a seamless transition between levels of support. Residents benefit from a family-like atmosphere where they feel connected to a lifelong recovery community.

new life recover owners Matthew Niswander and Ben Milam — Matthew Niswander and Ben Milam

REWIRING FOR A BETTER YOU
Our motto, Love Your Life, is central to our treatment philosophy. It emphasizes the power of holistic healing in rewiring the brain and transforming the way we approach life. We believe that when you learn to truly love your life, the need for drugs and alcohol fades. For individuals struggling with addiction, the brain’s reward system may have been hijacked by substances like drugs and alcohol. We offer a comprehensive treatment approach that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic practices to help reprogram these pathways. This equips residents with the tools and strategies to naturally activate their brain’s reward system, enabling them to rediscover the joy of life—on life’s terms—and build a meaningful, substance-free future.

PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS
New Life Recovery designs personalized programs to address the unique needs of each client by offering a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to treatment. Many addicts and alcoholics have experienced past trauma, which, if not addressed, can hinder their ability to achieve long-term sobriety. Trauma impacts the central nervous system and neuroreceptors, and by helping individuals process their trauma, they are more likely to reach their recovery goals. The medical team is led by Dr. David Yoon, a board-certified addictionologist, while the clinical team is headed by Stefanie Cagampan, LMFT, a supervising therapist with specialization in trauma treatment modalities.

THE HEALING JOURNEY
When a client is accepted into New Life, they undergo a thorough intake process, during which a personalized treatment plan is developed based on their unique needs. This plan will vary for each individual, as we tailor our approach to best support their recovery journey. The highest level of outpatient care is Partial Hospitalization Program, followed by Intensive Outpatient Program, and then standard Outpatient services.

CARE AT ALL LEVELS
If a client requires the highest level of care—detox—they will typically stay at this level for 3 to 14 days, depending on their needs. After detox, they transition to the residential phase of treatment, which can last anywhere from 30 days and in rare instances clients may be approved for a longer stay. Following residential treatment, clients step down to outpatient care, which is offered in varying levels of intensity.

TIME TO PROCESS
The duration and level of care at each stage are determined by the client’s insurance company and their medical necessity guidelines. Often a client needs additional services, but the insurance company may step down the client to the least restrictive service prematurely. It’s always best to consider the individual needs and progress, ensuring that each person receives the right level of support at every phase of their recovery.

New Life is a for-profit, adult co-ed substance use disorder treatment program. We accept private insurance, which is verified by our billing team, as well as cash payments. Additionally, we offer scholarships to individuals who meet our criteria and are a good fit for the program.

NEW LIFE RECOVERY
207 N. Broadway St.
Fresno, CA 93701
559.717.LIFE
www.newlife-recovery.com | @newliferecoveryfresno

Matthew Niswander, Co-Founder & CEO
559.455.8006 | @nis_flips

Ben Milam, Co-Founder & Director of Operations
559.281.9711 | @bmilam07