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Wright Step Counseling and Recovery

Idaho Falls, ID

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Idaho Falls, ID · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Wright Step Counseling and Recovery

Wright Step Counseling & Recovery helps people facing emotional challenges, trauma, substance use, and family struggles. Locally owned and community-focused, the center offers both individual and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. They support people through a mental health crisis by offering compassionate care in a safe space. Services include trauma counseling, substance use assessments, DUI evaluations, and children's play therapy. Clients receive guidance from trained professionals who truly care.
Their counseling approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for managing thoughts and behaviors, and the Gottman Method for couples. They also offer mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and prolonged exposure therapy to help individuals heal from trauma. Group sessions, such as anger management and relapse prevention, give clients a chance to connect with others and learn practical coping tools. These therapies are designed to build emotional strength and lasting change.
Wright Step also offers trauma recovery groups for teens, parenting classes, and special play therapy sessions that help children express emotions through guided activities. A sliding fee scale is available to ensure everyone can get the help they need, regardless of income. Whether you're an adult in recovery, a parent seeking help for your child, or someone healing from trauma, Wright Step gives you the tools and support to move forward with confidence.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
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

1908 Jennie Lee Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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Facility direct line

(208) 520-7074

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wright Step Counseling and Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Wright Step Counseling and Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific ID Medicaid plan. Call (208) 520-7074 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Wright Step Counseling and Recovery offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Wright Step Counseling and Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Wright Step Counseling and Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Wright Step Counseling and Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (208) 520-7074 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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