1st Step Referral Services
Ann Arbor, MI
Key Facts About 1st Step Referral Services
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Trauma-Specific Therapy and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About 1st Step Referral Services
Their approach uses counseling methods that are proven to work, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This helps people understand their thoughts and feelings and learn better ways to handle tough situations. They also use motivational interviewing to encourage people to make positive changes in their lives and build a healthier future.
A notable feature of this center is that they can often work with many different insurance plans to make care more accessible. They also offer the option of meeting with counselors through telehealth, which means people can get support from the comfort of their own homes.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like 1st Step Referral Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
What to Expect at 1st Step Referral Services
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
1st Step Referral Services offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.
The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. 1st Step Referral Services works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | This center treats substance u... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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