Address: 15 Calvin Place - Metuchen, NJ 8840
Phone Number: 732-549-0401
Website: http://www.firststepmetuchen.com

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

First Step Counseling is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Metuchen, NJ (Middlesex County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.

They serve DUI/DWI clients only. First Step Counseling accepts all age groups and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

First Step Counseling does not have any licenses or certifications listed. Please contact the facility directly for more information.

Addiction Treatment Setting

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

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

First Step Counseling offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

First Step Counseling uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

First Step Counseling offers the following counseling and education programs:

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

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

First Step Counseling offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Adolescent Addiction Treatment
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

First Step Counseling offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

First Step Counseling 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 Counseling offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • 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 Counseling utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

First Step Counseling 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

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

First Step Counseling has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling