First Step of Sarasota- Outpatient Venice Office

Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment servicesType of Care: OutpatientSpecial Programs/Groups: Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clientsOutpatient Counseling is designed to meet the needs of those who are not in need of residential treatment, or due to other commitments in their personal and professional lives, need the freedom of outpatient counseling. The program blends individual, group and family therapy with substance abuse education. There are three levels of treatment intensity. An assessment determines which level is appropriate for each individual.Department of Corrections Adult Outpatient Program: Like Outpatient Counseling, this program blends individual, group and family therapy with substance abuse education. Clients must be court-ordered to the program through the Department of Corrections.Youth Outpatient: Everyday life can be overwhelming for a teen struggling with substance abuse. At First Step, adolescents are treated differently than adults because of developmental issues, differences in values and beliefs, as well as environmental considerations such as peer influence. First Step is dedicated to providing the highest quality professional care to adolescents struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. The program includes individual and family sessions and group therapy.

Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;