2701 12th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
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First Step Recovery – The Village Family is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Fargo, North Dakota, located at 2701 12th Avenue South.
Levels of care offered here include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. 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 adolescents.
First Step Recovery – The Village Family is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Cass County, ND has 14 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 200,945 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 34 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 13.3 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.
First Step Recovery – The Village Family lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, First Step Recovery – The Village Family accepts 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 Recovery – The Village Family 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 – The Village Family reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
First Step Recovery – The Village Family accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents.
Cass County, ND has 14 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 200,945 residents: 3 list detox services, 6 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
First Step Recovery – The Village Family is #6 of 9 ranked programs in Fargo 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 – The Village Family has a 4.2-star rating from 9 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 – The Village Family directly at 701-451-4900. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be First Step Recovery – The Village Family. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step Recovery – The Village Family.
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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 thevillagefamily.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with First Step Recovery – The Village Family.
