About Counseling First
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Regular outpatient treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Mental health services; Social skills development
