1st Step Behavioral Health

About 1st Step Behavioral Health

Welcome to 1st Step Behavioral Health. We offer a variety of services to help individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Our alcohol rehab, dual diagnosis, and opioid addiction programs are designed to help people recover from addiction and get their lives back on track. We also offer a variety of therapy options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and experiential therapy. Our team of qualified professionals is here to help you every step of the way, from detox to aftercare. So don’t hesitate to reach out to us today and get started on the road to recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
The goal of an alcohol rehab in Florida is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. Alcohol rehab may include detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. You’ll learn the roots of addiction and learn how to build a substance-free life.
Dual Diagnosis
Mental health concerns and substance use are often linked, which is known as a dual diagnosis. The right rehab in Florida can help you break free. A dual diagnosis program uses evidence-based approaches to help you overcome both your mental health concerns and substance use. This may include mental health medication, counseling, and more.
Opioid Addiction
In Florida, rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome opioid addiction. In an opioid treatment program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Adult Program
An adult program in Florida addresses the recovery needs of clients in this life stage and gives them the tools they need to succeed. An adult program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address the unique challenges of managing your work, relating to your family, raising children, and balancing a variety of other responsibilities
Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab programs in Florida address the unique needs of men in a safe, gender-specific environment. A men’s program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address challenges such as family relationships, fatherhood, emotional management, and more.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Florida addresses the unique needs women have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. A women’s program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address your unique challenges, such as motherhood, building a career, having healthy relationships, and more.
Young Adult Rehab
Young people need unique support, and a young adult rehab in the state of Florida helps them learn new life skills while overcoming addiction. A young adult program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address the unique challenges of transitioning from the teen years to adulthood.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
1st Step Behavioral Health treats co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD alongside substance use through integrated therapy and psychiatric care.
Veterans Program
The Veterans Program at 1st Step Behavioral Health offers specialized addiction and mental health treatment designed for those who have served, addressing military-specific challenges in recovery.
First Responders Program
1st Step Behavioral Health provides a First Responders Program tailored to police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency personnel facing addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment
This Florida program combines detox, therapy, and relapse prevention planning to help individuals at 1st Step Behavioral Health overcome alcohol dependence and build sustainable recovery habits.
Opioid Addiction Treatment
1st Step Behavioral Health provides comprehensive care for prescription opioid, heroin, and other opiate addictions, combining medical support with therapy to address dependence and withdrawal.
Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment
Specialized treatment for benzodiazepine addiction at 1st Step Behavioral Health includes medically supervised detox paired with evidence-based therapies to manage withdrawal safely.
Cocaine Addiction Treatment
The cocaine addiction program at 1st Step Behavioral Health addresses both physical dependence and psychological aspects of use through individualized, evidence-based treatment planning.
Meth Addiction Treatment
1st Step Behavioral Health helps clients safely detox from methamphetamine and begin therapy that addresses the underlying causes driving their addiction.
Christian Program
A faith-based track is available at 1st Step Behavioral Health for clients seeking to incorporate Christian spiritual principles into their addiction and mental health recovery process.
LGBTQ+ Program
1st Step Behavioral Health offers LGBTQ+ supportive programming, creating an inclusive treatment environment for clients addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance
One of the best ways to pay for rehab in Florida is to use private insurance, which can pay for some or all of the cost. Contact your insurer to get full details, such as what centers are in-network with your plan and what out-of-pocket costs you might be responsible for.
Self-pay options
Using self-pay in Florida to pay for rehab means writing a check, using a medical loan, or having money electronically sent to the treatment center. Be sure to check on the fee structure, which may depend on the level of care.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
The medical detox program at 1st Step Behavioral Health provides 24/7 supervision, helping clients in Pompano Beach safely withdraw from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances with medical support.
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Inpatient Rehab
Residential treatment at 1st Step Behavioral Health offers a structured, around-the-clock environment in South Florida where clients focus fully on recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders.
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Outpatient Rehab
Intensive outpatient and standard outpatient services at 1st Step Behavioral Health offer flexible therapy scheduling for clients transitioning from higher levels of care while maintaining daily responsibilities.
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Aftercare Support
Aftercare planning and relapse prevention are integrated into treatment at 1st Step Behavioral Health, giving clients continued support and structure after completing a primary program.
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Sober Living Homes
During sober living in Florida, clients will receive ongoing support that makes it easier to practice their new habits and maintain recovery. Sober living may provide resources such as connections to 12-step and other support groups, employment resources, info about community recovery centers, and more.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
The PHP at 1st Step Behavioral Health delivers intensive daytime treatment while allowing clients to return home or to sober living at night, bridging residential care and outpatient support.
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Intervention Services
Don’t be afraid to use intervention in Florida to help your loved one face the truth and decide to seek help. Professionals can work with your family, arrange the intervention, facilitate the discussion, and help your loved one transition into rehab.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Florida gives you tools to challenge your thinking patterns. During treatment, you’ll examine common thought distortions, identify learned negative behaviors, and develop the skills necessary to consciously choose a different reaction to each situation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy in Florida gives you tools to learn new behaviors to improve and change your life. During treatment, you’ll unlearn unwanted thoughts and behaviors, practice and reinforce positive coping strategies, and empower yourself to create the life you want.
Experiential Therapy
If you’re struggling with substance use in Florida, experiential therapy can help you work through emotions so you can make positive changes. During experiential therapy, you’ll work through activities that will help you work through past experiences and emotions. Afterward, you’ll have the tools you need to address problems and manage triggers in a healthy way.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions help loved ones understand addiction and rebuild communication, giving clients at 1st Step Behavioral Health added support as they work through recovery together.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions at this Pompano Beach facility give clients a supportive peer setting to share experiences, build accountability, and practice recovery skills alongside others in treatment.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one counseling sessions at 1st Step Behavioral Health allow clients to address personal triggers and underlying causes of addiction with a dedicated therapist throughout their treatment process.
Trauma Therapy
1st Step Behavioral Health offers trauma-focused therapy to help clients process past experiences that may contribute to substance use, integrating trauma-informed care into individualized treatment plans.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
1st Step Behavioral Health uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients in Pompano Beach identify thought patterns tied to substance use, building coping skills that support lasting recovery from addiction.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is offered at 1st Step Behavioral Health to help clients regulate emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors, supporting individuals working through both addiction and co-occurring mental health symptoms.
Life Skills
Life skills training and relapse prevention education are built into programming at 1st Step Behavioral Health, helping clients in Florida develop practical tools for maintaining sobriety after treatment.
Exercise & Yoga
Holistic offerings such as yoga and mindfulness practices are incorporated at 1st Step Behavioral Health to support whole-person healing alongside evidence-based clinical therapies.
Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy
Meditation and mindfulness practices are available at this Pompano Beach center, complementing traditional therapies and helping clients manage stress and cravings during recovery.