Address: 500 Redland Court Suite 204 - Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone Number: 410-581-7800
Website: http://www.firststepmd.com

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

First Step is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Owings Mills, MD (Baltimore County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder and gambling addiction disorder.

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

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

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health

Addiction Treatment Setting

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

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

First Step offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

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

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

First Step uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Rehab Counseling and Education

First Step 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

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

First Step 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
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

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

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

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

  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

First Step 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 screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

First Step has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Screening for tobacco use