First Step of Sarasota Inc

About First Step of Sarasota Inc – Sarasota, Florida

First Step, formerly First Step of Sarasota and part of the Lightshare network, offers alcohol and drug rehab services to adolescents and adults suffering from co-occurring mental and behavioral health disorders. This drug and alcohol rehab in Sarasota, Florida provides medically assisted detox services, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and a specialized outpatient program for pregnant women.

A client takes their first step at First Step with a private and customized evaluation. The center assigns a case management team to create an individual plan for recovery, which can include medical detox. Here, licensed clinicians can administer medications that can include methadone and buprenorphine to reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms. Up to 30 clients are supervised 24/7 while they detox for 3 to 10 days. Residential care also includes therapy, group support, amenities, and recreation to emphasize a holistic recovery.

Stabilization programs are also available for teenagers, ages 13-17, at a sister location in Punta Gorda. Adolescent clients can also coordinate their care with First Step’s school and community programs throughout the county.

Once the inpatient program is complete, clients of all ages transition into an outpatient therapy program that consists of day programs, intensive outpatient treatment, and general outpatient care, depending on the client’s flexibility and sobriety. Treatment addresses any co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders. First Step offers individual and group therapy as part of its outpatient therapy program to promote holistic health for substance abuse recovery.

The women’s outpatient treatment program specifically caters to the recovery needs of pregnant women and women with dependent children. As part of the outpatient program, women receive case management to meet the mother’s and child’s needs. This rehab program also helps provide additional social services to promote recovery.

First Step is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The center will work with your insurance provider, and self pay and financing options are also available. Please check your coverage for any out of network benefits that may apply.

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Aetna AmeriHealth Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna ComPsych Health Alliance Humana Luminare Medical Mutual Oxford Health Plans UnitedHealth Group

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Shawny Robey, MS, MBA

CEO & President

Tina Molick

VP of Finance

Karina Clarke

VP of Operations

Sadi Cizenski

Executive Assistant

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