About First Step of Sarasota Inc
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; No payment accepted
Payment Assistance Available
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS 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
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
