About Yolonda

 

Dr. Yolonda Young Simmons is an author, award-winning conference speaker, educator and human resources professional. She is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor for Addictions. She is an advocate to increase family support in the area of recovery and addiction. She is married to Dr. Ronald Simmons, cofounder of Free N One Christian Recovery Program. In 2012, Young Simmons launched Free N One Training Institute (FNOTI). The Training Institute equips Counselors to become certified to work with clients. In 2014, with the help of her husband and social media, Young Simmons was honored by the State of California for naming a street located in Compton, California. The street name is "Healthy Way". It is the main entrance leading into the newly remodeled Martin Luther King Hospital and Wellness Center. Today, Dr. Young Simmons is working on her own process of recovery as a codependent. She practices her recovery program every day, every hour and every moment when needed. Dr. Young Simmons has three children and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. For more information on her books, literature, products and services visit her website at: www.yysimmons.com