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First City Recovery Center

317 West Jefferson Street, Kokomo, IN 46901

4.5 108 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care8 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care2.1 / 2.1
Patient ratings1.08 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.45 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 108 Google reviews (4.5★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About First City Recovery Center

First City Recovery Center is a private substance use treatment provider in Kokomo, Indiana, located at 317 West Jefferson Street.

Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

First City Recovery Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department, state department of health, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidNot listed
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How First City Recovery Center compares

  • #1of 14 ranked programs in Kokomo in our 2026 ranking. See the Kokomo ranking
  • ✓Offers detox: only 5 of 14 programs in Kokomo do.
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 3 of 14 programs in Kokomo do.
  • ✓Accepts military insurance (TRICARE): 8 of 14 programs in Kokomo 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
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • 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
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate for-profit organization

Treatment access in Howard County, IN

14Treatment facilities
5Offer detox
10Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care

Howard County, IN has 14 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 84,082 residents. First City Recovery Center is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 27 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 32.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 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.

Location

Address317 West Jefferson Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Facility's own phone765-614-3580
Websitefirstcityrecoverycenter.com

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Questions about First City Recovery Center

What services does First City Recovery Center offer?

First City Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does First City Recovery Center accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, First City Recovery Center accepts medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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 First City Recovery Center offer detox?

Yes. First City Recovery Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is First City Recovery Center accredited?

Yes. First City Recovery Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does First City Recovery Center treat?

First City Recovery Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Howard County, IN?

Howard County, IN has 14 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 84,082 residents: 5 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does First City Recovery Center rank among rehab centers in Kokomo?

First City Recovery Center is #1 of 14 ranked programs in Kokomo 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 First City Recovery Center's Google rating?

First City Recovery Center has a 4.5-star rating from 108 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to First City Recovery Center or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact First City Recovery Center directly at 765-614-3580. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First City Recovery Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with First City Recovery Center.

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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. Logo courtesy of firstcityrecoverycenter.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with First City Recovery Center.