Address: 10 East Oak Street Suite E - Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone Number: 863-494-1324
Website: http://www.fsos.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

First Step of Sarasota Inc is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Arcadia, FL (DeSoto County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

First Step of Sarasota Inc Adult Outpatient Services has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Addiction Treatment Setting

First Step of Sarasota Inc provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

First Step of Sarasota Inc uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Self Help Groupss

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

First Step of Sarasota Inc offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

First Step of Sarasota Inc utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

First Step of Sarasota Inc screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

First Step of Sarasota Inc has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling