Adult Substance Abuse

All First Step adult treatment programs are customized to each client's needs and unique set of circumstances. While treatment plans vary for each client, every First Step client receives:

• Dignity and respect. We're here to help, not judge.
• Care by our highly qualified staff with over 80 years of combined experience.
• Opportunity for family involvement to make treatment more successful.
• Gender-specific programs available.

Take the First Step: Evaluation and Assessment

Warning Signs of Chemical Dependency

• Personality change when drinking/using

• Loss of interest in family/social/personal matters

• Loss of interest in former pursuits

• Resent suggestions to cut down or is hostile toward people who do not approve of his/her drinking/using

• Forgets appointments/plans and/or changes schedule in order to drink/use

• Has become negative and less tolerant

• Angers easily or is frequently irritable

• Denies negative consequences of drinking/using

• Frequently seems preoccupied or has more difficulty concentrating on important matters

• Seems to blame other for his/her behaviors or problems

• Manipulates others to accommodate his/her drinking/using

Program Philosophy

First Step's outpatient programs provide personalized treatment times convenient to your schedule with minimal interruptions to your life.

Your outpatient program will involve group therapy where clients are encouraged to interact with others who are experiencing similar difficulties in their lives.

Our progressive recovery programs are based on a holistic, 12-step, abstinence based model of recovery. Treatment is designed to help clients (and their families) gain a thorough understanding about abuse and addiction, contributing thought patterns, and environmental triggers. First Step helps to make behavioral changes so that a more positive lifestyle can be achieved.

For Women Only

Research has shown that women have specific treatment issues that are not covered in traditional groups.  First Step has developed an outpatient treatment program to address specifically how alcohol and other drugs impact a woman's health differently, physically, psychologically and emotionally. Ask about our gender specific programs.

Program Descriptions

Intensive Outpatient - 6 weeks. Meets 3 times weekly.
Designed for chemically dependent individuals that do not require hospitalization (inpatient treatment). Must attend AA/NA meetings in addition to treatment.

Women's Intensive Outpatient - Meets 3 times weekly.
Designed to address the physical, psychological and emotional effects of alcohol and drub abuse as they relate specifically to women.

Outpatient - 6 weeks. Meets 1 time weekly.
For individuals who are not chemically dependent but show a pattern of chemical abuse. Must attend AA/ NA meetings in addition to treatment.

Relapse Prevention - 8 weeks. Weekly, group, and individual sessions.
Designed for chemically dependent individuals who are showing signs of relapse. Must have previously completed a primary treatment program and maintained 6 months of sobriety. Must attend AA/NA meetings in addition to treatment.

Aftercare: Alcohol/Other Drugs - This flexible program meets at a variety of times. Available to anyone completing a primary treatment program at any licensed treatment facility. Must attend AA/NA meetings in addition to treatment.

Family Care (Alcohol) - 5 weeks. Meets 1 time weekly.
For family or friends of individuals experiencing difficulty with alcohol or other drugs. Increase your understanding of addiction and learn coping techniques. Alanon attendance is encouraged.

Family Aftercare - 10 weeks minimum. Meets 1 time weekly.
Addictions can have a severe impact on family relationships. Learn behaviors that help, not hinder, the recovery process for the entire family.

Intervention Planning - call and visit with an intervention specialist.

Alcohol/Other Drug Education Program - 5 weeks. Meets 1 time weekly on Tuesdays.  Designed for individuals who are not chemically dependent but have experienced problems with alcohol or other drugs. Must have either a court order or recommendation from parole officer.  COST: $135.00.