Mission Statement
To inspire those with mental health and addiction disorders and to transform their lives. We are dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence in a comprehensive continuum of care to the community we serve. Our pledge to our clients and their families is to provide a path to wellness with respect and compassion, helping them to take the first step toward a better tomorrow.
About First Step - North Port Office
First Step of Sarasota offers innovative and comprehensive mental-health and substance use programs for adults and children, including inpatient, outpatient and telehealth services.
They offer:
Immediate counseling and referral services to individuals who are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.Crisis counseling, referral resource, family intervention, substance use and mental health screening. Walk ins are welcome.
They accept most insurance plans.They also accept Medicaid, Medicare (outpatient only), and self-pay clients.
First Step offers a sliding-scale fee for most programs and services those who are in need of financial assistance. The cost of your treatment will be determined by household income and the number of individuals in the household.