115 Guffey Street, Celina, TN 38551
Part of First Step Recovery Centers · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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Located at 115 Guffey Street in Celina, Tennessee, First Step Recovery Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify and cash or self-payment. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
First Step Recovery Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Clay County, TN has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 7,857 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.
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 Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, First Step Recovery Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, cash or self-payment, 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.
First Step Recovery Center 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 Recovery Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
First Step Recovery Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Clay County, TN has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 7,857 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact First Step Recovery Center directly at 938-704-1488. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First Step Recovery Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step Recovery Center.
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