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Step One

Kingston, NY

SAMHSA Verified IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Kingston, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Step One: (443) 793-5445

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About Step One

This center provides residential care with structured support for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. Step One clients can stay from 90 days up to one year, receiving care through both live-in and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). With a focus on helping people rebuild their lives, the program also offers life skill development, gang disengagement support, and basic education to prepare clients for a fresh start.
The program uses evidence-based practices like daily group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and motivational enhancement. Clients learn coping and communication strategies while working with peer recovery specialists. The program also includes job training, emotional support, and help with earning a high school diploma to support long-term progress in life and recovery.
Clients live in a safe, supportive setting where they attend daily groups and individual sessions. Staff assist with emotional regulation, skill-building, and future planning. CARF accreditation reflects the center’s commitment to quality care, while the structured daily routine helps clients stay focused, motivated, and ready for change.

Private for-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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement
Recovery supports
Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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

Contact & Location

Address

500 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401

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Facility direct line

(443) 793-5445

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Step One accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Step One accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call (443) 793-5445 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Step One offer?
This facility offers: IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone 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 Step One have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
What therapy methods does Step One use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Step One?
Call the facility directly at (443) 793-5445 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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