First Step Recovery

About First Step Recovery – Fargo, North Dakota

First Step Recovery, located in Fargo, North Dakota is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at First Step Recovery include tailored care focusing on women’s specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Patients at First Step Recovery will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

First Step Recovery has received accreditations from SAMHSA and the state of North Dakota.

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Our Team

Kelly Olson

President & CEO

Chad DeJong

CFO

Luke Klefstad

Division Director

Erin Bonn

Human Resources Director

Amie Lahren

Executive Assistant to the President and CEO & Director of Client Services

​​​​​​Joni Medenwald

Division Director

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