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First Step Services, LLC
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211 Six Forks Road, Building B , Suite 117,
Raleigh, NC 27609
820 Benson Road, Suite D,
Garner, NC 27529

Phone: (919) 833-8899 
Fax: (919) 833-8894 for both locations
Phone (919) 614-2506 for services in Spanish

Mental Health Counseling
Alcohol Abuse Counseling - Drug Abuse Counseling
Individual and Group Counseling - Family & Couples Counseling
DOT Evaluations - DMV Evaluations
North Carolina - DWI Assessments and Groups
Supervision for Provisional LCSW, CSAC, CCAS, & CCS Interns

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NC DWI Information:
DWI Assessments, Classes, Groups, Other DWI Information , DWI Alcohol & Drug Assessments and Treatment

What happens when someone is arrested for DWI in North Carolina?

What happens if I am convicted of DWI?

What is a DWI Assessment? Do I have to get one? 

What is a drunk driving class and why are some of them called groups?

The drunk driving process

"I only had a couple." How much alcohol does it take to be considered "impaired?"

OTHER INFO

Drink Wheel -- How much alcohol does it take to be "impaired?"

Monitech Ignition Interlock Systems

How the Breathalyzer Works

NC DMV DWI Laws

 

Why Choose First Step Services, LLC?

  • First Step Services, LLC is a private agency where your needs are considered first. It is a place where customers can count on being understood and assisted in the most professional, confidential manner possible. We understand and respect the urgency of your situation. 

  • Convenient Raleigh  Location - Just off the Beltline on Six Forks Road.  

  • Spanish language services are available in both the Raleigh and Garner offices. (919) 614-2506

  • If you come for a substance abuse assessment and bring all the required information, you will receive the results of your assessment immediately and will walk out with everything you need to take to court or to your attorney.  A letter will be written to your attorney while you are in the office if you need it quickly.  

  • First Step has a working relationship with most of the local attorneys and probation officers . We will make sure they have all your information. We can usually get this information to them the same day if necessary. 

  • We offer low prices on all services with  payment plans available.  We accept credit cards. 

  • Receive your assessment, intake and groups in a comfortable, private setting where your confidentiality is treated with great respect. Groups are always private and and safe.

  • Services are provided daily, in the evenings and on weekends to meet your busy schedule. No appointment is necessary for assessments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. Groups are available in the morning, evening and on weekends. 

  • First Step Services, LLC is insured, fully licensed by the State of North Carolina, has a Mental Health Substance Abuse Treatment License, DWI provider code,  and  full-time Certified Substance Abuse Counselors with Masters level credentials and training as well as actual DWI experience. 

  • First Step Services, LLC can provide alcohol and drug counseling services that meet the requirements of the court, probation, parole, employer, school, and other agencies with whom you might work. You will have full assistance in working with your family, spouse or significant other, friends, attorney, probation officer, etc. if you wish them to be involved.

  • Same day assessment services  are available. 

  • Our goal at First Step Services, LLC is to provide the highest quality programming to help you never receive another alcohol or drug related arrest.  

  • A DWI arrest can be a frustrating, embarrassing event that seems to send your life reeling in an whole unexpected direction. It can be helpful to speak with someone who knows what you have been through, how it feels, how to get past the situation and go on with your life. At First Step you will have a counselor who knows the problems first hand After personal experiences came education, training and credentials.

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MISSION
The Mission of First Step Services, LLC and Henry Tarkington MSW, LCSW, CCAS, CCS is to provide quality alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental health services to those who need them at a price they can afford.
DIRECTIONS

From Downtown Raleigh:

  • Start out going east on E Marin St toward S Wilmington St. 0.05 miles
  • Turn Left onto S Wilmington. 0.09 miles
  • Turn left onto E Hargett St. 0.21 miles
  • Turn Right onto S McDowell St/ NC-50 N/ US-401 N. Continue to follow US-401 N. 1.90 miles
  • Turn slight right onto ramp. 0.40 miles
  • Stay straight to go onto Wake Forest Rd. 1.15 miles
  • Turn left onto E SIX FORKS RD. 0.39 mile
  • From North Raleigh & Wake Forest Road:

    • Start out going south on Wake Forest Rd. toward Navaho Dr. 0.69 miles
    • Turn right onto E SIX FORKS RD. 0.39 miles
    • From North Raleigh and Six Forks Road:

    • Follow Six Forks Road south, inside the beltline (1/2 mile from the Beltline), past the Anderson Drive intersections.
    • 211 Six Forks is on the left side of the street. To enter into the office condominiums,
    • Turn left onto Plantation Road and take the first driveway on the left.
    • Building “B” is the first building on the right hand side. Suite 117 is on the first floor in the corner suite.

      Garner Location:

    • Take US 70 To Garner
    • Going east from Raleigh toward Garner, take a right on to Highway 50. From Clayton, take the Highway 50 exit, loop around and turn to the right.
    • Follow Highway 50 (Benson Road) for about 1/2 mile. 820 is on the right, beside the medical building at 800 Benson Road. Take the next driveway after passing the medical building. The parking lot is surrounded by the medical building parking lot.
    • From Fuquay Varina take Hwy 42 east and turn left onto Highway 50. 820-D is on the left side of the road, just before the medical building with the big "800" on the front.


    • Plenty of Free, Safe Parking