First Step Services of North Carolina

128 Quade Drive, Cary, North Carolina, 27513

Levels of care
Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab +4 more
Accreditation
CARF Accredited, State Licensed
Insurance
Medicaid
Languages
English
Contact this center
Call 919-651-8349Visit website

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First Step Services of North Carolina, located in Cary, is an inpatient treatment center that has operated since the 2000s and holds CARF accreditation. It offers care to couples, a service found at fewer than a third of nearby facilities, and includes experiential therapy as part of its approach.

The facility provides academic support for residents and permits smoking on-site. It offers sliding-scale payment options, making cost adjustments possible based on individual circumstances. Among the facilities in its area, it is among a smaller group that provides inpatient care and structured experiential programming.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
Co-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm
Substances Treated
AlcoholNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouples
Age Groups
Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
English

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Residential Rehab
  • PHP / Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
  • Outpatient Rehab
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
  • Sober Living
  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Virtual / Telehealth
  • In-Home Care
  • Interventions
  • Recovery Coaching
  • Concierge Treatment
  • Retreat
  • Recovery School
  • Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts
Medicaid
Payment options
medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedState Licensed

The facility

Amenities
Academic Support / School
Established
2000s

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 71 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Cary, this is one of:

  • 12that offer Inpatient
  • 14that offer Experiential Therapy
  • 19that accept Sliding Scale
  • 24that serve Couples

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does First Step Services of North Carolina offer?

First Step Services of North Carolina offers Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does First Step Services of North Carolina treat?

First Step Services of North Carolina treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does First Step Services of North Carolina use?

First Step Services of North Carolina offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused and Experiential Therapy.

Is First Step Services of North Carolina accredited?

First Step Services of North Carolina lists accreditation from CARF Accredited and State Licensed.

Who does First Step Services of North Carolina serve?

First Step Services of North Carolina lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples.

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Insight Program

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for First Step Services of North Carolina are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.

  • Website checked and reachable 28 July 2026
  • Name confirmed on the facility’s own website 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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