1950 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Part of First Step Recovery Centers · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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First Step Recovery Centers provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1950 Madison Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services 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 Centers is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
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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 |
Shelby County, TN has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 910,530 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 284 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 31.2 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 Recovery Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
First Step Recovery Centers 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.
Shelby County, TN has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 910,530 residents: 5 list detox services, 9 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
First Step Recovery Centers is #11 of 23 ranked programs in Memphis 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 Recovery Centers has a 4.3-star rating from 6 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 Recovery Centers directly at 901-522-1002. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First Step Recovery Centers. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step Recovery Centers.
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