About Axiom Care
Your Trusted Resource for Addiction
Take your first step to recovery with Axiom Care.
Take your first step to recovery with Axiom Care.
Acknowledging the need for help and being ready to start on a different journey is the first step to recovery. Axiom Care is here to help identify drug abuse and addiction problems and is committed to providing the best possible care.
We offer various inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more about our rehab and detox centers, sober living that accepts AHCCS, and other programs designed to support addiction treatment.
The Story of Our Drug Treatment Facilities
Our agency started with a focus on the specific needs of individuals involved in the justice system, making Axiom Care one of the most trusted resources for this population. We offer substantial programming to individuals specifically designed to build personal accountability, manage emotions, find pro-social alternatives and increase a sense of community. Axiom Care has developed treatment services and partnerships to become one of the leaders in helping clients find freedom from the life of probation, parole, and community supervision.
Our Mission
To help patients, families, and communities who have been affected by the disease of addiction to find peace and hope by empowering people and inspiring change, because every life matters.
Our Vision
To ensure everyone has access to compassionate, effective addiction treatment.
Our Values
Empathy
Dignity
Integrity
Inclusion
We are a joint commission accredited provider
We are committed to providing safe, quality care at our alcohol and drug treatment centers in Phoenix, AZ. Our team of professional staff includes doctors, licensed counselors, clinicians, BHT’s, case managers and support staff that can offer a multitude of services and interventions, such as:
- Individual Therapy
- Smart Recovery Groups
- Small Group Therapy
- HIV/ AIDS Education
- Family Counseling
- Housing Support
- Case Management Services
- Low-Cost Sober Living Housing
- Life Skills
- Education
- Relapse Prevention Education
- Vocational/ Employment Training
- Individual Aftercare Planning
- Peer Support Groups
- 12-Step Education
Get to Know the Axiom Care Team
VERN JOHNSON
Founder
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Mr. Vern Johnson started as a social worker and has devoted over 25 years of his life to health care; he consulted for 7 years to develop and implement a new business concept for 17 hospice & home care start ups.
He moved on to partner in several projects regionally, including two large facilities in Mesa, Arizona, as well as several hospice programs around the country. Vern served as CEO of Building Blocks Counseling and is on several committees; he has held various board positions for nonprofit organizations such as the National Hospice Organization, Arizona Health Care Association, 1n10 and Arizona Recovery Housing Association.
Today, Vern is involved in brokering projects in development, especially in behavioral health, nursing facilities and assisted livings. He brings extensive experience in the service provision of health care in hospice, home care, assisted living, behavioral health and skilled nursing facility businesses; as well as taking an active role in Axiom Care.
DUANE MANTEY
Founder
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Duane’s passion is focused on improving the lives of those involved in the justice system, specializing in low level offender re-entry, and providing a safe and structured living program for otherwise homeless releases.
Duane is originally from Washington, but made Phoenix his home many years ago. He is involved in many social organizations including DACA and Toastmasters.
He can regularly be found presenting at community events on recovery related topics. Duane is currently president of Axiom Care and serves as president of the Arizona Recovery Housing Association.
JOHN WAKE, PHR
Chief Executive Officer
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John Wake is Axiom Care’s Chief Executive Officer and has been with Axiom since 2020. Prior to joining Axiom, John was Director of Human Resources with a large multi-state recovery and treatment entity.
He has over ten years of experience in substance abuse treatment and is passionate about improving the
effectiveness and accessibility of treatment in Arizona.
John’s strong human resource background comes into play in this role, as all aspects of interpersonal relations are the guiding force in his managerial style.
John received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University.
John is an Arizona native, an ASU grad, and lives in Tempe with his wife and son. He enjoys hiking,
traveling, and finding great new places to eat.
DANELLE TROTTIER
Chief Operating Officer
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Danelle Trottier brings over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction services to her role as Chief Operating Officer at Axiom Care of Arizona. She holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Minot State University.
Danelle has a proven track record of enhancing healthcare services. At Native American Connections, she was Senior Director of Operations and was instrumental in developing and licensing the Patina Wellness Center and Patina Mountain Preserve, showcasing her expertise in managing culturally sensitive and impactful healthcare operations.
Prior to this, she held key positions as Program Director at Mountain Health & Wellness and Clinical Coordinator at Southwest Network, focusing on services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness. Her earlier roles include Clinical Liaison at Magellan Health and Social Work Designee at Presentation Medical Center.
A recognized healthcare leader, Danelle also served on the Board of Directors for Head Start, contributing to policy development. At Axiom Care, she is focused on driving operational excellence and strategic growth, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services aligned with Axiom Care’s commitment to community service.
JOHN POKORNEY
Chief Financial Officer
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CHRISTI KLECKNER
Executive Director – Inpatient and Residential Programs
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