As opioid-related overdoses continue to surge across the country—fueled by the deadly spread of fentanyl—one Pahrump clinic is working quietly but urgently to reverse the trend. Located at 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suites 104 and 105, New Beginnings Counseling Centers is helping local residents break free from opioid addiction through a highly structured, deeply supportive approach to recovery that emphasizes both medical treatment and emotional healing.
At the heart of the clinic’s efforts is Reneé Jones, a devoted volunteer whose commitment to the cause is anything but quiet. New Beginnings specializes in opioid maintenance therapy (OMT), also known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a strategy that blends regulated doses of methadone with weekly counseling, mental health evaluations, and a range of wraparound services designed to support long-term sobriety.
Jones brings not only professional dedication but deeply personal motivation to her work. Her journey into addiction support began with her own daughter, who is now 14 years clean and sober. Today, her daughter manages the clinic’s team of nurses and serves as a daily reminder of what’s possible with the right help at the right time.
“My daughter was on the Dean’s List at Great Basin for six years. I thought she was just going through the typical teen partying,” Jones recalled. “I had no idea it was more than that until it was too late. But the day I called the police turned out to be the best day of her life—it was the beginning of her healing.”
New Beginnings offers more than just a dose-and-go treatment model. Patients receive a small, pharmaceutical-grade dose of methadone—administered by licensed medical staff under physician guidance—but it’s the counseling and support that make the difference. Patients are required to speak with a counselor each week and meet regularly with a nurse practitioner and registered nurses. The clinic is also staffed with drug identification experts, all working together in a nonjudgmental environment designed to make patients feel safe and supported.
“Nobody wakes up and says, ‘I want to be addicted,’” Jones said. “But there’s still so much stigma, and that’s why people avoid getting help. They’re afraid of being judged or having the police called on them. We don’t do that here. We’re about healing, not shame.”
The center’s program is phased, rewarding progress and clean drug tests with increased flexibility. If a patient is doing well, they may only need to come once a week or twice a month. “The goal is to eventually get them off of methadone completely,” Jones explained. “We typically keep them on a structured plan for about 12 months—just enough time for the brain to catch up.”
That 12-month period, she said, is crucial for undoing the neurological damage caused by prolonged drug use. “If you started using something like Lortab at 15 and stop at 25, your emotional development is still stuck at 15. Methadone helps provide the stability and comfort so the brain can heal. And counseling retrains the brain to think for itself again.”
Beyond addiction recovery, New Beginnings takes a holistic view of care. The clinic helps patients with wound treatment related to injection drug use, offers domestic violence counseling, and connects individuals with resources through the Nye County Coalition for essentials like gas cards, clothing, job training, car seats, and résumé support.
For those involved with the courts or child protective services, the clinic also provides letters of compliance to help with job placement, visitation, or custody restoration—key motivators for many individuals seeking a better future.
Although New Beginnings operates as a for-profit business, it is paired with a nonprofit arm that extends harm reduction tools to the wider community. Free Narcan is available for anyone who walks through the doors, along with fentanyl test strips and ketamine test strips—vital resources that have already saved lives.
“The strips are simple to use,” Jones said. “One drop of water on the strip can tell you if there’s fentanyl in the drug. Most of the people we give them to are heroin users, and they have no idea their drugs are laced. When they see a positive result, studies show they’re 75% more likely to walk away from that drug deal. That could save their life.”
Jones is the first to acknowledge that harm reduction is controversial in some circles, particularly among those in abstinence-based recovery programs. “Some people don’t like what we do because methadone is still technically a narcotic,” she said. “But not everyone can stop cold turkey. What we’re doing is meeting people where they are and helping them take that first step. After that year, when they’re stable and clean, that’s when they might be ready for a recovery place.”
Jones hopes to continue building partnerships with other local programs, including Living Free and Sober Homiez, which she called “an amazing next step for our clients” once they’re ready to transition into full sobriety.
Every person on staff at New Beginnings has been touched by addiction in some way, whether through personal experience or family history. That lived experience fosters a deep empathy and sense of responsibility among the team, who show up each day not just to work—but to make a difference.
“I feel like I got my daughter back,” Jones said. “I’m forever grateful to the universe for that. This is our way of giving back.”
For those battling addiction and seeking a way out, New Beginnings offers more than a prescription—it offers hope, healing, and a real chance at recovery. Walk-ins are welcome, and the staff is ready to help anyone ready to begin a new chapter.
For questions or to reach New Beginnings, you can call (702) 829-6354.
