We Know This Road. We've Walked It.
Phoenix Rising was built by people in recovery, for people in recovery. We’re not just a treatment center — we’re proof that it works.
Our Story
Phoenix Rising started with 2 houses and 16 people who needed a real chance. Today we have 5 houses, 36 residents, and a treatment program built around the whole person — not just the addiction. We’re growing because what we do works.
Our Mission
To provide integrated treatment and sober living that gives every person who walks through our doors a real shot at lasting recovery. Structure. Accountability. Community. Faith. That’s what we’re built on.
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Meet the Team
Jeff Penrose
Owner
Founder of Phoenix Rising and lifelong advocate for recovery. Jeff built this organization from the ground up with one mission — give people a real shot at a better life.
Ryan Evans
Director of Operations
10+ years sober. Ryan oversees daily operations at Phoenix Rising and brings lived experience, discipline, and faith to everything he does. “Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes.”
Terry Begay
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Director with years of experience guiding individuals and families through the recovery process with compassion and expertise.
Courtney Averett
Licensed substance use disorder counselor, brings passion and years of helping others find their way back up.
Karissa MacDonald
LSUDC
Licensed substance use disorder counselor bringing empathy, structure, and clinical excellence to every client she serves.
Jared Banuelos
SUDC
Licensed substance use disorder counselor passionate about helping individuals build identity, purpose, and lasting sobriety.
Marissa Penrose
Admissions, Case Manager for the homeless. Focused on helping others with setting boundaries.
Felipe Ruiz
Case Manager
Dedicated case manager committed to walking alongside clients through every step of their recovery journey.
Valerie Wilson
Case Manager, crisis worker. Book and animal lover, with a passion of helping people.
