The mission of First Step House is to help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. Founded in 1958, First Step House has evolved into a co-occurring capable, behavioral health treatment and housing provider. First Step House is accredited by the Joint Commission, the leading healthcare accreditation entity in the U.S., for our continuous compliance with performance standards and commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. We have been a consistent leader in the Salt Lake metro area delivering evidence-based interventions and achieving positive outcomes for individuals, Veterans, and families who struggle with high severity substance use disorders, histories of homelessness, mental health conditions, justice system involvement, and primary health concerns. We operate two residential treatment facilities, two outpatient treatment centers, and six transitional housing facilities in Salt Lake County, Utah. We are currently in the process of building two permanent supportive housing facilities for individuals with histories of homelessness, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders. The scope of services we offer include substance use disorder and mental health assessment, residential and outpatient treatment, recovery residence services, housing, case management, employment support, primary health care, peer support services, and long-term recovery management. Through our programs, we serve over 1,000 individuals per year- many of who arrive at our doorstep with very little resources, lack of family support, and numerous barriers to overcome.  

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Austin Davis

Kip Rishton Lcsw

Natalie Lanham Dsw Lcsw

Casudc Rylee Nicole Johnson-Wheelock

Sydney Olive

Msw Matthew Roberts Lcsw, Lsudc

Matt C.

Madeline Cooper Lecheminant Lcsw

Kelley Berdanier

Aprn Holly Duddy Msn Fnp-C

Emily Herpich

Aarati Ghimire Lcsw

Msw Jared Powell Lcsw, Jd

Ms.ed Amanda Costa Cmhc

Kevin Hamlet

Dan Baird

Jazz Hamilton

Msw Jared Ferguson Lcsw

The Case Management Team at First Step House works collaboratively to provide comprehensive support to individuals with high severity substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and histories of homelessness. They coordinate personalized care plans, connect clients with necessary resources, and ensure access to housing, healthcare, employment support, and long-term recovery services. By addressing barriers and fostering stability, the team helps clients build meaningful, purposeful lives in recovery.

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