At First Step Community Recovery Center, we provide residential substance use disorder treatment that integrates medical and behavioral health services within a 24-hour clinical setting. Our program supports individuals with complex health and social needs by combining counseling, recovery programming, and medical care to promote engagement in treatment and support recovery
Why Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Care Matters
Individuals entering treatment often have co-occurring medical conditions, gaps in medication management, and limited access to consistent healthcare. These factors can affect their ability to fully engage in counseling, group therapy, and recovery programming if not addressed as part of the treatment process. Addressing these co-occurring health needs within the residential treatment setting helps support engagement in therapy, reduces barriers to participation, and improves overall treatment outcomes.
Many individuals entering treatment have unmanaged chronic conditions, unknown medication regimens, or active withdrawal symptoms. These issues can:
Impair cognitive and emotional functioning
Reduce engagement in treatment
Increase relapse risk
Lead to emergency hospitalizations
Integrated care supports effective treatment.
- By addressing medical and behavioral health needs together within the residential treatment setting, we:
- Improve engagement in treatment
- Reduce relapse risk and emergency interventions
- Support continuity of care
- Promote sustained recovery
Comprehensive Medical and Clinical Services
First Step provides a range of medical and clinical services within the residential treatment setting to support individuals with complex health and social needs. These services are integrated with counseling and recovery programming to promote engagement and continuity of care.
Key Services
- Comprehensive medical assessment
- Diagnostic testing and laboratory services
- Medication management and reconciliation
- Chronic condition management
- Infectious disease screening (TB, HIV, Hep B/C)
- Preventive care and immunizations
- Social Determinants of Health assessment
- Coordination with primary care providers for continuity of care
Staffing
Warm Handoff Protocol
When individuals transition between residential treatment providers, care teams coordinate to ensure continuity of services and alignment of individualized treatment plans.
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced readmissions and emergency utilization
- Improved engagement and retention in treatment
- Improved overall health outcomes
- Support for sustained recovery