The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. Struggling with drug or alcohol dependency? Help is available. First Step can perform a thorough evaluation and provide options for effective recovery programs. We offer a variety of counseling and outpatient treatment programs based on your needs. Let our Certified Addiction Counselors help you achieve a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle.
We treat alcoholism and drug addiction as health issues rather than moral issues. Our programs allow you to continue with your family life and your job.
We treat alcoholism and drug addiction as health issues rather than moral issues. Our programs allow you to continue with your family life and your job.
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About Us
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When you come to us, you'll get compassionate, conscientious help with drug and alcohol addiction recovery from caring professionals.
First Step Counseling Services, Inc was established in 1983 by Lou Ann Solem-Tietjen and the late Kent Solem, Licensed Addiction Professionals.
Our practice is locally owned and operated.
Our programs are designed to allow you to remain in your home and continue with your job and family life.
We treat alcoholism and drug addiction as health issues rather than moral issues.
First Step Counseling Services, Inc was established in 1983 by Lou Ann Solem-Tietjen and the late Kent Solem, Licensed Addiction Professionals.
Our practice is locally owned and operated.
Our programs are designed to allow you to remain in your home and continue with your job and family life.
We treat alcoholism and drug addiction as health issues rather than moral issues.
Individualized Counseling
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After a diagnostic evaluation, our counselor will recommend a treatment based on your situation.
Our goal is to equip you with the understanding and tools for a productive, satisfying lifestyle that does not include the use of alcohol or drugs.
In other circumstances, we may recommend intensive intervention and education programs.
We'll help you understand the physical and mental effects of alcohol and drug consumption and the disease of addiction.
You'll be provided with proven strategies that will assist you in changing behaviors that have resulted in legal and social difficulties due to drug or alcohol use.
Our goal is to equip you with the understanding and tools for a productive, satisfying lifestyle that does not include the use of alcohol or drugs.
In other circumstances, we may recommend intensive intervention and education programs.
We'll help you understand the physical and mental effects of alcohol and drug consumption and the disease of addiction.
You'll be provided with proven strategies that will assist you in changing behaviors that have resulted in legal and social difficulties due to drug or alcohol use.
Outpatient Treatment
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At First Step, you diagnostic evaluation may lead us to recommend outpatient treatment options.
We'll add outpatient treatment to our intensive intervention & Education program.
Outpatient treatment is advisable when your assessment shows us that a more in-depth understanding of use, abuse, or addiction is necessary.
We'll add outpatient treatment to our Intensive Prevention Program.
Our goal is to help you attain abstinence from alcohol and drugs.
In some situations, our assessment may show us that a more intensive outpatient program is the best plan of action for you.
We'll add outpatient treatment to our intensive intervention & Education program.
Outpatient treatment is advisable when your assessment shows us that a more in-depth understanding of use, abuse, or addiction is necessary.
We'll add outpatient treatment to our Intensive Prevention Program.
Our goal is to help you attain abstinence from alcohol and drugs.
In some situations, our assessment may show us that a more intensive outpatient program is the best plan of action for you.
Recovery
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At First Step, we understand that drug and alcohol addictions often require ongoing treatment.
We offer a variety of programs for aftercare clients.
We respond to your needs to ensure that you get the aftercare and recovery programs that will be most beneficial.
Weekly programs are available, including convenient evening classes.
We'll focus on new priorities and experiences to assist you in maintaining your recovery.
Our goal is to help you achieve a satisfying and productive lifestyle without the use of drugs or alcohol.
We offer a variety of programs for aftercare clients.
We respond to your needs to ensure that you get the aftercare and recovery programs that will be most beneficial.
Weekly programs are available, including convenient evening classes.
We'll focus on new priorities and experiences to assist you in maintaining your recovery.
Our goal is to help you achieve a satisfying and productive lifestyle without the use of drugs or alcohol.
FAQs
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In over 30 years of experience, we've heard many of the same questions again and again.
We've compiled these FAQs to help you quickly answer some of the most common questions.
If you're concerned about addiction to drugs or alcohol in your life or in the life of someone you know, contact us in Sioux Falls.
Help is available.
Q: Will the programs satisfy court-mandated requirements?
A: The courts typically require clients to follow recommendations as far as evaluations are concerned.
We are certified by the state of South Dakota, and all of our counselors are Certified & Licensed Addiction Counselors.
We've compiled these FAQs to help you quickly answer some of the most common questions.
If you're concerned about addiction to drugs or alcohol in your life or in the life of someone you know, contact us in Sioux Falls.
Help is available.
Q: Will the programs satisfy court-mandated requirements?
A: The courts typically require clients to follow recommendations as far as evaluations are concerned.
We are certified by the state of South Dakota, and all of our counselors are Certified & Licensed Addiction Counselors.
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