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First Step Home

Cincinnati, OH

SAMHSA Verified

in Cincinnati, OH.

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About First Step Home

First Step Home is a treatment center that helps women recover from drug and alcohol addiction. It treats substance use disorders with care that includes residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. Its mission is to guide women toward self-sufficiency, and its vision is to be a leading center for women and children in recovery.
The center provides trauma-informed therapy, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment. Women receive individual, group, and family therapy, as well as parenting and wellness education. The center also offers job training, peer mentoring, and mental health support. Every program uses proven methods to help women build strong foundations for recovery in a safe and respectful space.
Women can live with their children, up to age 12, during treatment. The center offers on-site housing, nearby transitional homes, and permanent apartments for those who complete treatment. These living spaces let women rebuild their lives while staying close to their children, with access to childcare, healthcare, and supportive services.

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.

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Contact & Location

Address

2203 Fulton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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Facility direct line

(513) 961-4663

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does First Step Home accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (513) 961-4663 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other OH centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does First Step Home offer?
Does First Step Home have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does First Step Home use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at First Step Home?
Call the facility directly at (513) 961-4663 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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