First Step Services LLC

First Step Services, LLC is fully licensed and will assist you with your assessment in a professional, confidential and timely manner. First Step will often complete an assessment the day you call to request an appointment. Call us today!

First Step Services offers Alcohol and Drug Counseling Groups. Participants come to First Step for a variety of reasons. Groups include people who choose to receive services because they have become uncomfortable with their drug use.

An aftercare program provides ongoing support and services as people go through life changes post inpatient treatment.

First Step Services, LLC strives to be a best practice substance abuse and mental health outpatient care provider to the community by integrating comprehensive outpatient care services through a single point of access, by utilizing clinical expertise and by exhibiting outstanding service excellence.

First Step Services, LLC’s mission is to provide community-based substance abuse and mental health related services to persons served and their families throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina.

We recognize our responsibility to maintain the highest standards of quality services and care through the employment, retention and promotion of staff who demonstrate an attitude of service excellence and a commitment to all aspects of the First Step Mission.

We strive to provide an environment conducive to personal and professional growth for our employees, a setting for community/ research and teaching, and a “patient first” attitude toward the day-to-day conduct of our business.

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“The reason I came to First Step is because I got a misdemeanor for have 6.5oz of marijuana. Back in March I used to smoke a lot and thought it had no effect on me. But I was told to sign up for treatment and from there I could see my life improving often each

First Step taught some valuable lessons regarding tolerance, restraint, and being able to not be afraid to just say No. What appeared to be most helpful were the handouts and group discussions concerning our various topics we would cover from week to week and from one meeting to the next. I found some meeting were

I came to group because of a DWI. It happened about two and a half years ago. Planning to go for some time, but just always putting it off. Then seeing the need for a driver’s license, I came to group. I am so thankful that I came because I needed it to talk about

I truly enjoyed my experience with First Step. The counselors were constantly supportive yet at the same time pushing me to explore my demons. I was able to open up and to truly explore my addiction. I learned that I need to open up more and not bottle up everything. I can only begin to

In my time at First Step, I feel like I learned more than I expected to and certainly I enjoyed it more than I expected to. I thought I would completely hate it, but I feel that because of who my counselor was and the quality of the group members, I was actually able to

After the first group session I decided I would put in 100% effort to leave with a positive learning experience. Group sessions allow everyone to share and receive support rather that to feel punished. That is one thing I will take from this experience that no matter what brings someone into this group is that

"I came to First Step because of DWI, my initial impression of the counselor and the group was that the environment of the group was really relaxed. Everyone was calm respectful and what inviting. The aspect of groups I found to be most useful was the group interaction on topics and how everyone shared or

I was ordered to go. When I first came here I thought it was just the state getting money from poor working Joe because it was just unfair judgment, but I found out though that the probability of me making another bad decision was very possible, and that people make the same mistakes with their

My initial impression of this group was that it would be helpful for me. One of the most helpful things for me was learning other’s stories. I even learned that my own situation could have been even worse. One thing that I will carry from this is the thinking skills to make better choices and

First Step is a great name for this program. It has been the first step in my reevaluation of myself and in taking new steps to continue my progress as a man. I was able to release stress and get advice on my life issues. I felt welcomed and encouraged to let it go, and

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First Step Services of Raleigh 211 E. Six Forks Road Ste 117 Raleigh, NC 27609 Call: (919) 833-8899

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Accepts clients on opioid medication

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking permitted in designated area

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Outpatient
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• State mental health department
• State department of health
• Hospital licensing authority
• Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Private health insurance

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Martix Model
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Children/adolescents
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

• DUI/DWI clients

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