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Family First Adolescent Services

Erie, PA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission IOP Dual Dx

IOP · Dual Dx center · in Erie, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents.

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About Family First Adolescent Services

Family First Adolescent Services treats boys ages 13-18 with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses. They use a trauma-informed approach to help boys heal the root cause of the behaviors and thoughts that lead to their conditions. Family First Adolescent Services involves family each step of the way, with weekly support groups, calls about progress, and family therapy to help the whole family heal.
Family First Adolescent Services provides 40 hours of trauma-informed care each week, starting with their unique 5-in-7 care method. This method connects boys with their primary therapist 5 times in their first 7 days of treatment for an immersive beginning to recovery. Family First Adolescent Services boasts a 3:1 staff-to-client ratio, with a multidisciplinary team helping teen boys heal comprehensively. They offer treatment for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD/ADD, gaming and internet addiction, and substance use disorders.
Family First Adolescent Services provides on-site academic services for teens in high school and teens preparing for college. They offer dual enrollment courses through Palm Beach State College, ACT, SAT, and PERT prep, and help boys with their FAFSAs. On-site educators collaborate with teens’ home schools to continue their education at Family First Adolescent Services. When not in school, boys engage in therapy and experiential activities. Their therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), equine therapy, somatic therapy, and expressive arts.
Teen boys can enjoy a wide variety of experiential therapies and outdoor activities at Family First Adolescent Services. Boys can paddleboard, wakeboard, paintball, surf, kayak, and go deep-sea fishing. They can also try CrossFit and yoga, plus weight training in Family First Adolescent Services’ on-site gym. After treatment, Family First Adolescent Services offers a year of aftercare services with weekly check-ins and 2 weekly meetings. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) welcomes local teens for 3 group meetings a week and 1:1 sessions. For out-of-town teens, Family First Adolescent Services connects boys and their families with continued services in their area—like therapy, therapeutic boarding school, and local IOPs.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
IOP · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509

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Facility direct line

(844) 577-5333

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Family First Adolescent Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Family First Adolescent Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call (844) 577-5333 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Family First Adolescent Services offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Family First Adolescent Services have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Family First Adolescent Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Family First Adolescent Services?
Call the facility directly at (844) 577-5333 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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