The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
First Step NC is a trusted alcohol and drug use rehab center, providing Substance Use Intensive Outpatient, outpatient and long term after-care counseling in the Triangle region of NC. First Step’s Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs (SAIOP or IOP) is a core program at all our locations. SAIOP, by definition, is an outpatient counseling group that meets for 3 hours, no fewer than 3 times per week.
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has awarded First Step Services CARF National Accreditation to all locations. CARF International Profile
- First Step is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, ensuring not only the highest quality of care but adherence to the highest core values and codes of ethics.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
First Step Services has been an A+ rated member since 2012!
In April 2019, First Step Services was notified that we were awarded the BBB of Eastern NC Torch Award for Ethics. We are proud to have such wonderful staff, clients and communities to serve! Thank you!
LegitScript
First Step Services is LegitScript-certified! LegitScript certification demonstrates that First Step complies with LegitScript’s certification standards, which help ensure transparency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. LegitScript is the industry leader in merchant and advertiser certification and monitoring in the e-commerce and payment sectors.
NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) – Division of Health Service Regulation
All First Step Services locations are fully licensed by NCDHHS.
Psychology Today
First Step Services is proudly verified by Psychology Today.
