Services Offered
10
Self-reported on N-SUMHSS
Substance Use Treatment · Fargo, ND
First Step Recovery
Substance Use Treatment in Fargo, North Dakota, 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
- Yes
- Medicaid
- Yes
- Telehealth
According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, First Step Recovery - The Village Family is a substance use treatment in Fargo, North Dakota, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 2 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 42nd percentile among North Dakota facilities.
Also known as The Village Family
The verdict
First Step Recovery - The Village Family pairs two documented care modalities with limited payment access.
- 42nd pctl.
- record completeness in North Dakota
- 2/5
- care modalities on file
- 2/5
- payment channels confirmed
- 2
- population + language groups served
What the SAMHSA Record Shows About First Step Recovery
First Step Recovery is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Fargo, North Dakota. 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 2701 12th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103.
On the services side, the facility self-reports 10 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization / day treatment, Substance use treatment, and 1 more), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy). It serves 2 specific population groups (Adults, 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 Medicaid, private insurance, plus 5 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid).
First Step Recovery reports 28 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the North Dakota statewide median of 32 (79 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 (701) 451-4900. 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
How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.
Service lines 10
Service lines
10 reported (50% of the typical 20 max)
Treatment approaches 7
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
Conditions treated 3
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
Payment options 5
Payment options
5 reported (42% of the typical 12 max)
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 North Dakota facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. First Step Recovery'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.
28 reported attributes
Self-reported completeness, all North Dakota SAMHSA facilities
28 42nd pctl. higher than 42% of 79 North Dakota facilities
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Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026
Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate
Of North Dakota's 61 substance use treatment facilities, 84% accept Medicaid, below the North Dakota statewide average of 86% (all facility types). First Step Recovery itself is one of them.
Substance Use Treatment facilities in North Dakota, Medicaid acceptance rate
Treatment Approaches
7
3 substance categories
Populations Served
2
0 languages of care
Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)
Reports: outpatient, telehealth.
Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)
Accepts: Medicaid, private insurance.
Eligibility & Services Snapshot
Self-reported in First Step Recovery's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.
| 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 | Yes |
| Payment | Medicare | - |
| Payment | Private Insurance | Yes |
| Payment | Sliding-Fee Scale | - |
| Payment | Payment Assistance | - |
Services Offered
12-step facilitationCo-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyIntensive outpatientMental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientPartial hospitalization / day treatmentSubstance use treatmentTelehealth
Conditions Treated
AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids
Treatment Approaches
12-step facilitationCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
Populations Served
AdultsYoung 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 military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- • Medicaid
- • Private health insurance
- • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facility is First Step Recovery?
First Step Recovery is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Fargo, North Dakota. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does First Step Recovery offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
First Step Recovery 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 accept?
First Step Recovery accepts: Medicaid, private insurance, limited payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid.
What services does First Step Recovery provide?
First Step Recovery offers 10 services including 12-step facilitation, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, 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 serve?
First Step Recovery's SAMHSA record lists 2 specific population groups: Adults, 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 offer detox services?
First Step Recovery 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?
Yes, First Step Recovery 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?
Contact First Step Recovery directly at (701) 451-4900. 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.