First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road

About First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road

First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Sarasota, Florida, operating under the Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery network.

This CARF accredited location at 1144 Tallevast Road provides outpatient substance use treatment for adults, with connections to a broader continuum of care across Sarasota County.

The program emphasizes evidence based, patient centered care for addiction, mental health and co occurring disorders.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs at First Step of Sarasota

Care typically begins with a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan to determine the most appropriate level of support.

The Tallevast Road location offers outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, with access to higher levels of care, including intensive outpatient, day and night treatment and telehealth, available through the larger Lightshare network.

Clients can expect a blend of individual, group and family therapy alongside medication assisted treatment, case management, peer support and wellness activities.

This integrated approach addresses both addiction and any co-occurring mental health concerns to support lasting recovery.

Quick Facts About First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road

First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road is located at 1144 Tallevast Road, Suite 112, Sarasota, FL, serving the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.

Levels of care include outpatient substance use treatment, with network access to IOP, residential and telehealth services. The program treats adults seeking help for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Its approach is evidence based, integrated and patient centered care with therapy, MAT and peer support. Payment options include private insurance, self pay, financing, payment plans and sliding scale assistance.

The program is CARF accredited and backed by more than 50 years of community service.

How to Begin Recovery in Sarasota

Getting started at First Step of Sarasota Tallevast Road begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine eligibility and the right level of care.

The admissions team can walk you through available programs, verify insurance and discuss financing or sliding scale options.

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.
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.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Florida helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Drug 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.
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.

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.
Sliding scale payment assistance
In Florida, finding a center with a sliding scale payment plan is one option when it comes to making rehab more affordable. A sliding scale allows those in need to pay less for treatment based on their income and family size. You may have to provide financial documentation.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
If you want to attend school or work during rehab, consider outpatient treatment in Florida. You’ll live independently except when you’re attending rehab. Outpatient treatment sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, sharing wins and challenges, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Overcoming substance use is easier if you have support from your loved ones. During family therapy in Florida, you can address challenging relationships and family conflicts to restore peace and make recovery easier. Family therapy is only one element of rehab treatment, along with activities, peer support, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Group Therapy
Overcoming substance use is easier if you’re not alone. During group therapy in Florida, you’ll hear others’ perspectives and get the support you need. Group therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, sharing wins and challenges, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Florida helps clients overcome substance use by providing individualized, confidential support. Individual therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include processing past events that may have contributed to substance use, learning new life skills, and relapse prevention strategies.