First Step House
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 434 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
- Accreditation

Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Salt Lake City
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about First Step House
What treatment does First Step House offer?
They offer outpatient. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Salt Lake City has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Is detox part of what First Step House offers?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Salt Lake City, under a mile away.
Does First Step House offer medication for addiction?
They do not prescribe. If buprenorphine or methadone is part of what you need, say so on the call and ask who they refer to in Salt Lake City.
Who are the programs at First Step House built for?
People dealing with past trauma are one of the 5 groups they offer a dedicated program for.
Which languages does First Step House offer treatment in?
They offer treatment in Sign language. Whether that means a counselor who speaks it or an interpreter is worth asking, and Salt Lake City has 8 other centers to ask.
Does First Step House treat older adults?
They treat older adults, along with young adults from 18 to 25 and adults from 26 to 64, which is a wider range than most places listed near Salt Lake City cover.
How soon could someone start?
A wait quoted on the phone is an estimate of a queue that moves, rather than a date you can plan around. The longest lists tend to sit at the programs that cost the least, which is the genuinely hard part of this. If the wait is long, ask what the next level down could start on.
What should I bring to treatment?
Documents, prescriptions, clothing, and the phone numbers you would struggle to replace. The usual banned list covers alcohol, anything containing it such as mouthwash, aerosols, sharp items and outside food. Ask how much cash, if any, is useful to have with you.