3550 Highway 75, Kingsport, TN 37663
Part of First Step Counseling · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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First Step Counseling provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 3550 Highway 75 in Kingsport, Tennessee. It is a private provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and 12-step facilitation. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Payment options include cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
First Step Counseling is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
Sullivan County, TN has 9 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 162,703 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 37 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 22.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 29.1 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.
First Step Counseling lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, First Step Counseling accepts 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.
First Step Counseling does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
First Step Counseling reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
First Step Counseling accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Sullivan County, TN has 9 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 162,703 residents: 0 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
First Step Counseling is #4 of 5 ranked programs in Kingsport 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.
First Step Counseling has a 4.9-star rating from 43 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact First Step Counseling directly at 865-465-7088. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First Step Counseling. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step Counseling.
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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 First Step Counseling.
