
First Step House Outpatient
Drug Rehab Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
About This Utah Facility
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First Step House Outpatient's mission, as a Non-Profit drug treatment center since 1958, has been to help struggling drug addicts and alcoholics reach their goal of a healthy, happy, and productive sober life with 4 levels of care and 18+ treatment methods, individualized for each client. First Step House Outpatient’s Utah location is Non-Profit and accepts most private health insurance. At First Step House Outpatient, self-pay is available.
It can seem like an uphill struggle to battle addiction in Salt Lake City, UT. Luckily there are many rehab options, such as First Step House Outpatient, to help you heal.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
A detailed list of the primary issues commonly treated.
Drug Rehabilitation
Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at First Step House Outpatient to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Salt Lake City, UT
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at First Step House Outpatient in Salt Lake City, UT requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Drug Addiction, Medication Management, Mental Health, On-site Drug Testing, Opioid Addiction, Peer Support, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Assessments Testing Evaluation
Levels of Care Offered at First Step House Outpatient
This Facility offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at First Step House Outpatient, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient Program
When remaining at their job in Salt Lake City, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing First Step House Outpatient‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Salt Lake City, Utah patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). First Step House Outpatient‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual at First Step House Outpatient.
Individual Therapy
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at First Step House Outpatient in Salt Lake City, Utah. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.Couples Therapy at First Step House Outpatient
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family Counseling + Therapy
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Salt Lake City, UT and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at First Step House Outpatient. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve First Step House Outpatient managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 Phone Number801-359-8862 x2144 Meta DetailsUpdated January 17, 2023
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Salt Lake City, Utah Addiction Information
More than 500 people in Utah die each year from the effects of drug abuse and/or addiction. Substance abuse rates in Utah have seen an upward trend for a variety of drugs. Opioids are involved in almost 70% of all drug-related deaths in the state, annually. In 2014, Utah officials created a Good Samaritan Law to protect drug users who report possible overdoses from being prosecuted themselves.
An estimated 9.1% of Salt Lake City, Utah, residents were current illicit drug users in 2014. In 2015, there were 120 drug overdose deaths in the area, which is a rate of 9.3 deaths per 100,000 persons. The most commonly abused drugs include methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription opioids. There are different rehabs in Salt Lake City to choose from, but it's important to find the one that is best for you.
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