First Step
Durham group room
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Groups
Level Two: Short-Term Treatment Program
As the result of your substance abuse assessment, you might be required to complete an
early intervention Short-term Substance Abuse Treatment Program. You would be placed in this program in accordance with guidelines issued by the N.C. Department of Human Services
and NC DWI Services, which regulates DWI
assessments and treatment.
The First Step short-term program consists of a Program Orientation and seven
3-hour group counseling sessions spread out over no less than 30 days. These groups meet
on Six Forks Road in Raleigh on Monday and Wednesday
6:30-9:30 PM or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from
6:30-9:30 PM in Raleigh. There is also a Saturday session that meets from 9:00 AM until
12:00 PM.
Durham groups meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Garner groups meet
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
We will assist you in arranging a schedule that works best for you.
To satisfy NC DWI requirements, you must complete the required number of hours in no less than 30
days for the short-term program.
If finances are difficult, you can probably work out a payment plan. If paying at group time, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to process payment.
If you are on a payment plan, no completion
letters or certificates will be issued until your
fees are paid in full. First Step bills insurance
for services.
