First Step Counseling Services on Wernik

First Step Counseling Services is a private mental health and substance use disorder clinic that was founded in 1989 with two locations in New Jersey. This one is in Metuchen, a charming historic town in Middlesex County that's also known as the Brainy Borough. It features diverse restaurants, shops and easy access to New York City on the commuter train.

Certified Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

The practice has several clinicians who can provide divorce mediation, addiction treatment and care for mental health conditions. First Step Counseling Service has been certified by Middlesex County as an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for the last 15 years. This is a court mandated and state certified program after a person was convicted of drug or alcohol related driving or boating offenses.

Clients must complete mandatory education and screening. Treatment referrals are also provided to reduce recidivism and educate offenders on the dangers involved with impaired driving.

Individual & Group Therapy for Dual Diagnoses

The founder and director of First Steps counseling is also a certified criminal justice addiction specialist and a certified sentence mitigation specialist with over 40 years of practice experience. First Step provides individual, group and family therapy options to people who have been affected by addiction and mental health issues.

Located in downtown Metuchen, they are just minutes from the commuter train with convenient parking and wheelchair accessibility. First Step works with most major commercial insurance plans in New Jersey and employer sponsored EAP benefits. They also accept cash, credit card and personal checks.