Established in 1958, the First Step House is one of the largest and longest standing substance abuse treatment centers in Salt Lake City, Utah. The First Step House is a state-licensed , non-profit organization which serves low-income individuals in the state of Utah.

The staff at First Step House implements an evidence-based, comprehensive recovery treatment approach which uses several treatment models including relapse prevention, motivation enhancement, group therapy, life skills classes and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). Although First Step House does not follow the traditional 12-step program , they do encourage clients to become involved in fellowships such as Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and more.

First Step House uses several tools during initial patient assessment in order to insure proper diagnosis and placement. Once inside Fist Step House, the program utilizes compatible computer-based programs that allow the treatment staff at FSH to track client progress and monitor their outcomes.

Affordable housing is also available at First Step House where they provide modern apartments which are designed specifically for those who have not yet found a place to live at the time of graduation from treatment. All of these extra amenities and consideration make the First Step House a model for substance abuse treatment centers across the nation.

“FSH strategy seeks to instill within each client a feeling of strong support within the services as well as in the clinical sector of each client’s residential experience.” Reads the First Step House website. “Great emphasis is placed on such support-related items as food quality, the upkeep of facilities, grounds and equipment and on the respectful treatment of all clients.”

For more information on the First Step House, including contact information as well as a full description of recovery treatment, visit them on the web at www.FirstStepHouse.org