434 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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Located at 434 South 500 East in Salt Lake City, Utah, First Step House – Outpatient is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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, men, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
First Step House – Outpatient is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Salt Lake County, UT has 104 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 1,216,274 residents. 24 facilities in the county list detox services. 278 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 22.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 18 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 House – Outpatient lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, First Step House – Outpatient accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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 House – Outpatient does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. First Step House – Outpatient reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
First Step House – Outpatient accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Salt Lake County, UT has 104 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 1,216,274 residents: 24 list detox services, 62 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 36 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are CLD3 Counseling – Salt Lake Site/Main Office (Salt Lake City, under 1 miles), Project Reality (Salt Lake City, under 1 miles), and Odyssey House Inc – Lighthouse Residential Treatment Program (Salt Lake City, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact First Step House – Outpatient directly at 801-359-8862 x2144. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First Step House – Outpatient. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step House – Outpatient.
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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 firststephouse.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with First Step House – Outpatient.
