First Steps

First Steps reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; the Matrix Model, a structured program that combines therapy, education, and family support, often used for cocaine or methamphetamine use; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Yes. First Steps reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

Yes. First Steps reports offering child care for your children while you're in treatment.

That doesn't have to stop you. First Steps reports offering transportation assistance, help getting to and from treatment.

Yes. First Steps reports offering integrated primary care, which means regular medical care in the same place as your treatment.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. First Steps reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing.

No. Smoking is not permitted at First Steps. Vaping is not permitted.

First Steps reports serving women. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

First Steps reports serving young adults and adults.