First Step of Sarasota Inc

First Step Addiction Recovery Programs

For general questions, call 941-366-5333

4579 Northgate Court, Sarasota, FL 34234 941-366-5333 or Toll Free 800-266-6866Directions

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Addiction is a chronic, incurable, but treatable disease, just like diabetes, hypertension and asthma. Read More…

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Located in the heart of Sarasota, along Florida’s Gulf coast, First Step of Sarasota is a non-profit provider of high quality, affordable substance abuse treatment. First Step offers more than 20 programs including detox, residential and outpatient. Using evidenced based practices, First Step’s highly qualified, compassionate counselors implement emerging therapeutic techniques. First Step’s “back-to-basics” approach to treatment is second to none. Along with an affordable fee scale, First Step is a results-oriented, effective option for substance abuse treatment.

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The 2016 Giving Challenge will be September 20-21 from noon to noon. The 14th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon will be February 22, 2017. To make a donation to First Step now, click here.

First Step of Sarasota, Inc. is CARF Accredited, licensed, comprehensive, not-for-profit alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation center.

First Step of Sarasota, Inc. complies with state and federal non-discrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices.

Priority is given to the following populations: parents putting children at risk due to a substance use or co-occurring disorder [(SA-MH) (Person involved in child welfare)]; pregnant IV drug users, pregnant drug and/or alcohol users, IV drug users.

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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
• Regular outpatient treatment
• Computerized treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Private health insurance
• Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

• Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Motivational interviewing
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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