About First Step Counseling and Medical
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted without restriction
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults; Adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted without restriction
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Integrated primary care services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted without restriction
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults; Adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted without restriction
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Integrated primary care services
