1st Step Behavioral Health

3773 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 | (888) 834-4616

About 1st Step Behavioral Health

1st Step Behavioral Health is located in Pompano Beach, Florida. This is a drug rehab facility that serves adults, veterans and families who are experiencing struggles with substance use. They have specialized programs that tackle addictions to prescription drugs, opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol and other chemical dependencies. Care is offered in a residential treatment setting. They also offer intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs.

Throughout your recovery, you’ll be supported by a trained and experienced team of addiction recovery specialists and healthcare professionals. They accept policies from most major insurance providers.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals here. This team will serve you if you have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis as well. After an initial evaluation, an individualized treatment plan will be created for you.

For many recovering individuals, detoxification is the first step toward long-term recovery. Here you’ll be supported through medical detox treatment to help you safely wean your body off of its chemical dependency. With ongoing medical treatment, you can manage cravings that arise.

When you start your recovery program, you’ll be supported by various evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and individual and group counseling, you’ll learn essential skills for recovery. Among these skills is understanding how to identify and manage triggers that have contributed to your substance use. Case management is offered to connect you with the appropriate treatments.

Family immersion and support are also offered here. This will help strengthen your support system encouraging sustainable sobriety. Aftercare support is also provided here so that you have a plan of action to guide you once your treatment is complete. There is also an alumni program and dedicated veteran support.

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What detox programs does 1st Step Behavioral Health offer in Pompano Beach?

1st Step Behavioral Health offers medical detox, hospital detox, inpatient detox, and outpatient detox programs. The facility provides 24/7 supervision during medical detox to help clients safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol. Detox is available as a standalone program or as the first step in a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.

Does 1st Step Behavioral Health provide medical detox with medication assistance?

Yes, 1st Step Behavioral Health provides medical detox with medication support to manage withdrawal symptoms. The medical team may prescribe medications during detox to help keep clients safe and comfortable. For opioid addiction, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies under medical supervision to reduce cravings and withdrawal discomfort.

What substances does 1st Step Behavioral Health treat during detox?

1st Step Behavioral Health treats a wide range of substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, heroin, prescription drugs, cocaine, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepines. The facility provides specialized detox programs for each substance type, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction through medically supervised care and evidence-based therapy.

How does 1st Step Behavioral Health handle dual diagnosis during detox?

1st Step Behavioral Health treats co-occurring mental health disorders alongside substance use during detox and ongoing treatment. The facility’s dual diagnosis program integrates psychiatric care and therapy to address conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD at the same time as addiction. This whole-person approach helps clients stabilize both conditions throughout the detox and recovery process.

What happens after detox at 1st Step Behavioral Health in Florida?

After detox, clients can transition to residential inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or standard outpatient care, depending on their needs. The facility provides aftercare planning and relapse prevention education to support long-term recovery. This continuum of care allows clients to step down to lower levels of supervision as they progress in treatment.

Does 1st Step Behavioral Health offer specialized programs for veterans or first responders?

Yes, 1st Step Behavioral Health offers a Veterans Program and a First Responders Program. The Veterans Program helps those who have served overcome addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The First Responders Program provides specialized treatment for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel facing addiction and mental health challenges. Both programs recognize the unique needs of these populations.

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