Substance Use Treatment · Memphis, TN

First Step Recovery Centers

Substance Use Treatment in Memphis, Tennessee, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

2
Care types listed
No
MAT
No
Medicaid
Yes
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, First Step Recovery Centers is a substance use treatment in Memphis, Tennessee, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 1 of 5 payment channels. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 55th percentile among Tennessee facilities.

The verdict

First Step Recovery Centers pairs two documented care modalities with one confirmed payment channel.

55th pctl.
record completeness in Tennessee
2/5
care modalities on file
1/5
payment channels confirmed
6
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About First Step Recovery Centers

First Step Recovery Centers is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Memphis, Tennessee. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (outpatient, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 1950 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 10 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Substance use treatment, Suicide prevention services, Telehealth, Trauma-informed care), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 9 clinical treatment approaches (Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Matrix Model, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 6 specific population groups (Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with DUI/DWI, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms payment assistance, plus 3 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, SAMHSA funding/block grants).

First Step Recovery Centers reports 32 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Tennessee statewide median of 32 (412 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (901) 522-1002. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: First Step Recovery Centers

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
10 reported (50% of the typical 20 max)
10
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
9 reported (60% of the typical 15 max)
9
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
3 reported (25% of the typical 12 max)
3

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Tennessee facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. First Step Recovery Centers's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

32 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Tennessee SAMHSA facilities

32 55th pctl. higher than 55% of 412 Tennessee facilities

This facility 10 70 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Tennessee, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Tennessee facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Tennessee's 311 substance use treatment facilities, 77% accept Medicaid, at or above the Tennessee statewide average of 77% (all facility types). First Step Recovery Centers itself does not currently report Medicaid acceptance.

Substance Use Treatment facilities in Tennessee, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Substance Use Treatment facilities in Tennessee, Medicaid acceptance rate

Services Offered

10

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

9

3 substance categories

Populations Served

6

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: outpatient, telehealth.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: payment assistance.

Contact Information

Address

1950 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in First Step Recovery Centers's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for First Step Recovery Centers.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment -
Care Modality Telehealth Available Yes
Payment Medicaid -
Payment Medicare -
Payment Private Insurance -
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance Yes

Services Offered

Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyIntensive outpatientMental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientSubstance use treatmentSuicide prevention servicesTelehealthTrauma-informed care

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

Brief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMatrix ModelMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling

Populations Served

AdultsJustice-involved individualsPersons who have experienced traumaPersons with DUI/DWIPersons with co-occurring disordersYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment
  • • Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
  • • SAMHSA funding/block grants

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is First Step Recovery Centers?
First Step Recovery Centers is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Memphis, Tennessee. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does First Step Recovery Centers offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
First Step Recovery Centers does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does First Step Recovery Centers accept?
First Step Recovery Centers accepts: payment assistance, one confirmed payment channel. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, SAMHSA funding/block grants.
What services does First Step Recovery Centers provide?
First Step Recovery Centers offers 10 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, and 7 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does First Step Recovery Centers serve?
First Step Recovery Centers's SAMHSA record lists 6 specific population groups: Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with DUI/DWI, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does First Step Recovery Centers offer detox services?
First Step Recovery Centers does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at First Step Recovery Centers?
Yes, First Step Recovery Centers offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at First Step Recovery Centers?
Contact First Step Recovery Centers directly at (901) 522-1002. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.