First Step of Sarasota has provided high quality, affordable substance abuse treatment and recovery programs on Florida’s Gulf Coast for 40 years.  We offer a variety of programs including a medical detox, residential and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and families. Making the decision to commit to a substance abuse treatment and recovery program is difficult. Finding a place that offers compassionate, confidential and professional care is important. At First Step, you or your loved one can learn to live a life of recovery.

Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Desoto counties are working together to end prescription drug abuse in 2011. Watch this ABC7 news broadcast for more information.


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First Step of Sarasota, Inc. is CARF Accredited, licensed, comprehensive, not-for-profit alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation center. ©2011 First Step of Sarasota, Inc.

First Step of Sarasota, Inc. complies with state and federal non-discrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices.

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