DCCCA – First Step at Lakeview – Lawrence, Kansas
3015 West 31st street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66047
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- No payment accepted
- Medicare
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
First Step at Lakeview located in Lawrence, Kansas, is a complete drug and alcohol addiction treatment program that is a vital part of DCCCA (Developing Caring Communities Committed to Action). It is specifically focused on supporting women throughout their recovery process. The institution provides a diverse array of residential and outpatient programs tailored to meet different requirements and phases of addiction rehabilitation. First Step at Lakeview offers residential therapy and non-medical detoxification programs for individuals in need of intense care. The center’s program for short-term residential therapy provides a well-organized setting to assist individuals in the initial phases of their recovery. In addition, the clinic provides outpatient services, such as individual and group counseling, as well as intense outpatient services that need nine hours per week. First Step at Lakeview recognizes the distinct requirements of women in the process of recovery. To cater to these demands, they provide approved childcare services, allowing moms to concentrate on their treatment while guaranteeing the well-being of their children.
The clinic, which has received accreditation from the Joint Commission, is dedicated to upholding rigorous standards of care and ensuring the success of its treatment methods.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Aftercare Support
- Self-help groups
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Trauma-related counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Life Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Rational Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nicotine replacement
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Outpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Ancillary Services
- Child care for clients children
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