Clients

First Step serves children, adolescents, adults and families who require education, prevention and treatment services for behavioral, emotional and substance abuse problems.   We strongly encourage family members to become involved in the recovery process to help our clients cope with their situation as well as to educate themselves on how to develop and maintain a positive environment for good mental health.  There is no shame in needing and/or reaching out for help -- you owe it to yourself and those you love to get the assistance you or they might need.

Staff

First Step has over 60 employees.  All clinical counselors are licensed and/or certified by the State of Maryland.  We take great pride in the quality of our professional staff.  Each clinician has a strong educational background and experience in the field of behavioral health care.  They are skilled at identifying each client's specific needs and individualizing the appropriate treatment plan to meet those needs.