Our Team
Andrew Swenson
Founder | Executive Director
Hey everyone!! I’m Andrew, a husband, father, Colorado native and a recovering alcoholic.
I started my journey to sobriety back in 2017; through multiple attempts, many lessons learned and very low lows, I was able to find my footing in my recovery journey in 2019. Since then, I have embraced my past, found strength in the failures, made a commitment to advocate for this community and help other struggling addicts. Though my personal experience I know first-hand how tough the journey can be. It can be lonely, over whelming and seemly impossible. I have good news, it’s not! However, I know it can be hard; knowing where to start, who to turn to and how to find the help you need can be daunting.
That’s why I started Step One Recovery Resources, Colorado’s only full-service recovery directory. A space where you don’t have to navigate the endless search results, where you don’t have to navigate websites for the information you need. We have built a space where you can easily find the information you need quickly.
I hope that this space can be one that makes your journey a little easier, a little less lonely and makes that first day or 10th year more manageable.
Shandra Swenson
Director of Outreach | Business Development
About Step One Recovery Resources
We are the only full service recovery resource directory dedicated to Colorado. We provide a wide range of services, information and tools to those seeking and maintaining a sobriety. Whether you are on day 1 or year 10, we are hear to make your journey more managable to the tools more acessable.
Our Mission
At Step One Recovery Resources, we are rethinking the way recovery is accessed. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and user-friendly platform that empowers individuals on their recovery journey by offering easy access to the all the necessary resources available.
Our Story
Step One Recovery Resources was founded by Andrew, a recovering alcoholic since December 2019. Andrew knows firsthand the struggles associated with beginning and maintaining a recovery journey. In 2017, after years of battling addiction, Andrew hit rock bottom. Desperate, lost, and overwhelmed, he turned to the internet, searching phrases like "how to stop drinking," "am I an alcoholic," and "help with alcoholism." The flood of information made the journey seem insurmountable. In what Andrew calls a "god shot," he found an open bed at a treatment center, and his journey to sobriety began. From his struggle, Step One Recovery Resources was born. Andrew's dream was to create a space where finding help doesn't have to be hard or sold to the highest bidder. A place where both newcomers and seasoned individuals in recovery can find the support they need, and where addicts and their loved ones can access just the right information when and where they need it.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Directory:
Colorado's only full service directory of recovery resources, including treatment centers, support groups, counseling services, and more. Each listing is carefully vetted to ensure it meets our standards of quality and reliability.
In-Depth Information:
Access a wealth of information on various aspects of recovery, from understanding different types of addiction to exploring treatment options and learning about the recovery process.
User-Friendly Navigation:
Our website is designed with you in mind, offering an unbiased, easy to navigate website that makes finding the right resources straightforward and fast.
Unbiased Guidance:
We are committed to providing impartial information and resources, helping you make informed decisions based on what is best for your unique situation.
