In keeping with First Step Recovery Centers core values are dignity, integrity, hope, excellence, action, and innovation. We welcome all clients, patients and participants regardless of the challenges or problems they face. We expect many of the individuals requesting our services may have co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders, and First Step Recovery Centers will conduct a comprehensive screening for all clients entering our programs to determine the appropriate level of care needed. First Step sees each disorder (alcohol/drug & mental illness) as primary. Treatment services are provided with this philosophy in mind. We provide life enhancing recovery choices including integrated services related to alcohol and drug addiction and other behavioral health disorders. Our goal is to maintain an empathic, ethical, responsive, and professional attitude in all phases of care and we are dedicated to creating an environment of opportunity, choice, and hope. Learn how alcohol and drugs can affect your life and influence decisions. Discover the risks and consequences of alcohol & drug use. Understand the relationship of family history and personal decisions to addiction. Develop life-skills to avoid negative consequences of alcohol and drug use. Learn how to avoid problems with alcohol. Flexible class schedules to meet the demands of family and work..