First Step Services Raleigh

First Step Services Raleigh is a CARF accredited outpatient addiction treatment provider staffed by masters level, licensed and certified substance use counselors serving Raleigh, NC. The practice offers intensive outpatient programming, individual and group counseling, family therapy and specialized DWI education services for adults and young adults.

First Step Services delivers flexible, real world recovery support that allows clients to maintain sobriety while balancing work, family and daily responsibilities.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment and IOP in Raleigh

First Step Services focuses on outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including intensive outpatient programming and step down care for clients returning home from inpatient, residential or hospital programs. Services include individual counseling, structured group sessions, and family therapy to address both substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Treatment integrates cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients recognize triggers, strengthen coping skills, and address behavioral patterns that contribute to addiction. Sessions combine structured peer support with individualized attention. Urinalysis screening is used to monitor progress and promote accountability throughout the recovery process.

DWI Assessments and Court Related Services

First Step Services provides comprehensive substance use assessments and specialized education programs for clients facing DWI charges or other legal requirements. Services include the Prime for Life curriculum and North Carolina ADETS programming. The practice assists clients in completing pre trial and court ordered requirements and supplies documentation for courts, employers, and professional licensing boards.

Accessing Care In Raleigh

First Step Services meets with clients in person and offers virtual evening group sessions 3 nights per week, Monday through Wednesday, to provide added scheduling flexibility. The practice is in network with major insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Behavioral Healthcare, Aetna and Magellan. Discounted self pay rates and structured payment plans may be available for clients experiencing financial hardship.