First Steps to Recovery – Chemical Dependency – Outpatient Services – New York City, New York
312 West 47th Street, New York City, New York, 10036
Last Updated: June 26, 2026

Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
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
Located in New York City, First Steps to Recovery – Outpatient is a private rehabilitation facility committed to provide all-encompassing care to those battling substance misuse, including alcoholism, drug addiction, opioid dependence, and co-occurring mental health issues. The institution is dedicated to providing customized treatment that takes into account each client’s particular requirements, guaranteeing a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation.
The center’s outpatient programs are meant to provide those who need continuous therapy while still going about their everyday lives with organized, adaptable assistance. A diverse team of skilled experts is employed by First Steps to Recovery, and they use evidence-based techniques to mentor clients through the recovery process. Depending on the unique needs of each client, these techniques may include a mix of medication-assisted treatment, group counseling, and individual therapy.
First Steps to Recovery has a strong emphasis on treating dual diagnosis situations, in which patients are juggling mental health issues with drug abuse. By addressing both problems at the same time, the integrated therapy method promotes a more thorough and long-lasting recovery. In order to lower the risk of relapse and improve general wellbeing, clients get individualized treatment plans that include therapeutic interventions targeted at treating both addiction and mental health symptoms.
Given that treatment is a lifelong process, the clinic also emphasizes aftercare and continuing support. Once their outpatient treatment ends, clients have the skills and tools they need to continue maintaining their mental health and sobriety. First Steps to Recovery offers a kind and compassionate atmosphere with the goal of enabling people to take back control of their life and make a long-lasting recovery.
First Steps to Recovery – Outpatient offers hope to those who want to kick their addiction and start living a better, more satisfying life. The center aims to have a significant influence on the lives of its clients and their families by providing them with compassionate and all-encompassing care.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Recovery coach
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
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Most private insurances accepted