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First Step Counseling Services (NJ)

15 Calvin Pl Metuchen, NJ 08840

First Step Counseling Services, set in Metuchen, specializes in providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. They are passionate about assisting seniors in their journey towards recovery. Various payment methods are accepted at First Step Counseling Services including federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment, easing the financial burden. The expert team at First Step Counseling Services is dedicated to providing superior care in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults / serious emotional disturbance in children

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Adolescents; Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning

Other Services: Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient; Regular outpatient treatment

Education and Counseling Services: HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted: Seniors

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Exclusive Services: Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Language Services: Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services: Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development

External Opioid Medications Source: No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

Type of Opioid Treatment: Prescribes naltrexone

Treatment Approaches: Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation

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*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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Rich Hand

Year 2017

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Saira Aslam

Year 2017

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Jenny Muschinske

May, 2022

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Kat C

Year 2014

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A waste of time and money. My daughter was worse off after therapy sessions with counselor Kerry Fleming than prior to visiting. Ms. Fleming did not address my concerns or problems. She felt is was better not to speak about them at all. …

V B

Year 2014

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Agree. They are very disrespectful. They don't call your one day before to remind you on the appointment. Their appointments are on the pages and don't use computer appointments. Admin staff has big attitude problem.

Michael Di Tomasso

Year 2013

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Staff is disrespectful money is being pocketed (reported by more than 10 other people) and there's always a reason for you to pay some outstanding fee God forbid you have a family emergency and can't show up you still will owe $50 …

MariCarr A

January, 2022

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therapist does not call back when requested.... not 24-48-72 hrs later.... no communication between administrative staff and therapist...... i appreciate the front desk quick response to an inquiry..... on call person tried reaching out to …

Kate McNeill

Year 2016

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There is a huge disconnect between the therapists and the scheduling department - I met once for an intake ($40 copay) and was pleased with my therapist (I had seen this particular therapist about ten years ago - they recalled a fair amount …

Janine Yawson

Year 2017

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Neethu Sebastian

Year 2018

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Dear Mike Rubin Thank you from the bottom of my heart. …

Manny Montalbano

Year 2018

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It is a tremendous help for me now. 10 years ago I took my son there when his best friend was killed in a car accident. They are grear

teri r

Year 2018

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This center has help my family in a large way The staff is great in the office and the counselor’s I would recommend them highly and I have Thank you for the service ! I was not one to go and talk to someone about my issues but I’m sure glad I have ! Thanks to my Ex husband

Marty

Year 2018

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