Sutter/Yuba Cntys Behavioral Health Services – First Steps is a government-operated substance use treatment provider in Yuba City, California, located at 545 Garden Highway Suite A-2. The First Steps program is operated by Sutter/Yuba Cntys Behavioral Health Services.
Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. 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 and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.