Address: 1726 18th Street - Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: 941-366-5333 x1014
Website: http://www.fsos.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

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

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

First Step of Sarasota Inc Mothers and Infants 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):

  • Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
  • Long Term Residential Addiction 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:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 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
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

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

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

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

  • Case Management Services
  • Housing Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

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
  • No Payment Accepted
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

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
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

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

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling