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First Step Services

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At a Glance

1 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Overview

First Step Services in North Carolina offers a welcoming space for those seeking recovery, with locations in Raleigh, Cary, and Garner. They provide various outpatient services tailored to individual needs, including intensive outpatient treatment, DWI services, and family counseling. The staff, many of whom are in recovery themselves, bring deep understanding and empathy to their work. First Step Services also has programs for professionals and adolescents, making care accessible to all. Their approach includes integrating family into the recovery process, creating a network of support that extends beyond the individual. They accept plans from major private insurance providers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Moderate-cost facility ($$): Balances quality care with moderate costs. Payment assistance may be available.

  • Location:

    128 Quade Drive , Cary, NC 27513 Directions

  • Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Genders Accepted: None listed
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Court referrals
  • Languages Served: English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Telemedicine
  • Substance use counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Brief intervention

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Case management support

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • Substance use education
  • One-on-one counseling

Transition Support

  • Post-discharge follow-up
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Community outreach and support
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Disulfiram
  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

Medication-Based Treatments

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