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7.3/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0.3 / 1.8
Levels of care1.8 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.71 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.45 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 17 Google reviews (3.9★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View
Located at 3015 West 31st Street in Lawrence, Kansas, DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women and pregnant/postpartum women.
DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
✓Offers detox: only 3 of 6 programs in Lawrence do.
✓Offers residential treatment: only 2 of 6 programs in Lawrence do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Recovery support
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Counseling & education
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary services
Residential beds for clients' children
Case management service
Child care for clients' children
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Integrated primary care services
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Council on Accreditation (COA), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Ages accepted
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private non-profit organization
Treatment access in Douglas County, KS
5Treatment facilities
3Offer detox
3Buprenorphine or methadone
2Offer 24-hour care
Douglas County, KS has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 121,989 residents. DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View is one of 3 listed detox programs in the county. 16 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 13.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 16.8 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Questions about DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View
What services does DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View offer?
DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View offer detox?
Yes. DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Is DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View accredited?
Yes. DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View treat?
DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women and pregnant/postpartum women.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Douglas County, KS?
Douglas County, KS has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 121,989 residents: 3 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
How does DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View rank among rehab centers in Lawrence?
DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View is #4 of 5 ranked programs in Lawrence in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
What is DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View's Google rating?
DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View has a 3.9-star rating from 17 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View directly at 785-843-9262. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View. Our helpline is not affiliated with DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with DCCCA Inc – First Step at Lake View.
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