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P 801-359-8862 ext. 2129
A 440 South 500 East | Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Getting Started
We provide substance use disorder treatment and supportive services to adult men with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and significant involvement in the criminal justice system. First Step House is a place to make a new start, where people learn and practice the skills necessary to live productive lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery.
We receive many treatment referrals from criminal justice entities and community partners, but this is not required to enter our treatment programs. If you or your loved one are self-referred, we can help you determine if First Step House is right for you. We provide information about our services, funding assistance options including Medicaid, and other community resources. These might include withdrawal management, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and medical services. If we aren’t the right treatment option, we will refer you to other providers in our community.
Various screens and assessments are administered by a licensed mental health clinician and are necessary to determine your recommended level of care. We accept assessments and referrals from our community partners and offer affordable and Medicaid funded assessments in our Admissions Department.
ADMISSIONS
What to Expect
Upon arrival for admission, our staff will guide you through our admissions process, which includes the following:
- An administrative process, which includes all required paperwork and the creation of your client file
- A clinical process conducted by an Assessment Specialist that will result in your treatment recommendation, based on your individual needs and goals
- A urine drug screen and/or alcohol breath test, to determine any potential for withdrawal risk
- A TB test
- Securing and documenting prescription medications
- Introduction to your treatment community and time to settle in
What to Bring
If possible, please be prepared with the following documentation:
- Proof of Salt Lake County residency
- Drivers license or other forms of identification
- Proof of income
- Health records
- Information about previous treatment episodes
- Court records and legal documents
What Not to Bring
Should you arrive with any of the items listed above, you will be kindly asked to dispose of them or have them retrieved by a loved one:
- Weapons of any kind
- Bagged, unbottled medications, or prescriptions that belong to other people
- Gang or drug-related attire
- Paraphernalia
- Furniture, televisions, gaming consoles, or other household items
Take The First Step
Help is Waiting for You at First Step House
Contact an admissions specialist today to learn more about our treatment and housing programs. We provide comprehensive and client-centered services to help people build productive, meaningful, and healthy lives.
