Sioux Falls, SD

First Step Counseling Services, Inc.

Founded

1983

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

First Step Counseling Services, fully accredited by the State Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals and the Department of Social Services, provides comprehensive treatment for lasting recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. They offer individualized outpatient treatments to address the thoughts and behaviors that lead to addiction, catering to each client's individual needs. The center views addiction as a health concern, not a moral failing. First Step offers a wide range of services, including individual and group counseling, 12-Step facilitation, educational programs, and diagnostic evaluations, to support individuals on their journey to recovery. They also provide aftercare programs to assist clients as they reintegrate into their daily lives. The center integrates a comprehensive approach to address addiction, including behavioral modification programs and life skills training. First Step Counseling Services supports clients recovering from drug and alcohol addiction while maintaining their daily lives. They provide individualized counseling, intervention and education programs with the help of counselors. Clients can continue to work, live at home with their families, and keep up with their normal routines.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

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

Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for substance use Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted without restriction

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted without restriction

Ancillary Services

Case management service Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

4320 South Louise Avenue, Suite 105, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

Phone

(605) 361-1505

Contact

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