Address: 440 South 500 East - Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone Number: 801-359-8862 x2113
Website: http://www.firststephouse.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

First Step House is a drug & alcohol rehab treatment program that provides a transitional / sober living environment located in Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County).

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

First Step House Veterans Services has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • State Mental Health Department

Addiction Treatment Setting

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

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

Type of Opioid Treatment

First Step House offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

First Step House uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

First Step House uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • 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 House 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
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

First Step House offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

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

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

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

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

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • No Payment Accepted
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

First Step House 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 House 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 Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

First Step House has the following smoking policies/assistance:

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