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First Step Counseling Services

First Step Counseling Services

Drug Rehab Center in Brookings, South Dakota

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

First Step Counseling Services is a South Dakota-based substance abuse treatment facility that specializes in personalized and holistic care, offering a range of treatments and therapies, including specialized dual-diagnosis treatment, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the South Dakota Department of Social Services.

About This Brookings, SD Facility

First Step Counseling Services is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Brookings, South Dakota. Since its establishment in 1983, this facility has been dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment for individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. First Step Counseling Services offers a range of services to address these issues, including aftercare support, drug rehab, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient levels of care. Accredited by State License, this treatment center ensures that patients receive quality care and evidence-based treatment modalities. Additionally, First Step Counseling Services accepts private health insurance, making treatment more accessible for those seeking help.

At First Step Counseling Services, individuals battling addiction can find the support they need to overcome their substance abuse challenges. The facility offers a variety of treatment services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Through their aftercare support programs, individuals can receive ongoing assistance and guidance, even after completing their primary treatment. First Step Counseling Services also provides comprehensive drug rehab programs, allowing patients to receive focused care in a supportive environment. Their intensive outpatient programs offer structured treatment sessions that allow individuals to engage in therapy while maintaining their daily routines. For those requiring a less intensive level of care, the facility offers outpatient treatment options. Overall, First Step Counseling Services provides a range of services to help individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction and substance abuse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Accreditations

    State License

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at First Step Counseling Services in Brookings.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like First Step Counseling Services support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    First Step Counseling Services offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    When remaining at their job in Brookings, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing First Step Counseling Services‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by First Step Counseling Services in Brookings, SD. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    First Step Counseling Services‘s Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at First Step Counseling Services in Brookings, SD that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by First Step Counseling Services in Brookings, SD provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in South Dakota communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. First Step Counseling Services gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    First Step Counseling Services Location and Directions
    Address Information7020 Sunset Rd
    Brookings, South Dakota 57006 Phone Number(605) 693-3629 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Brookings, South Dakota Addiction Information

    Although South Dakota is a sparsely populated and somewhat isolated state, it is equally impacted by the national drug epidemic. Substance abuse remains a significant issue that leads to injuries and deaths every year. 17.27% of all deaths between 2008 and 2017 were drug and alcohol-related. Methamphetamines and alcohol are the most commonly abused drug of abuse for those entering treatment in South Dakota.

    10% of people aged 12 and over in Brookings, South Dakota had used an illicit drug. The most commonly abused substances include alcohol, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Some of the effects of drug addiction and abuse in Brookings include crime, violence, overdoses, accidents, and deaths. Some of the most common treatment options include 12-step programs, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment.

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