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Louisville, Kentucky, United States
1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street
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1st Step Recovery accepts Kentucky Medicaid only.
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Empowers women receiving Medicaid to overcome addiction and serious mental illness (SMI) with individual and group counseling, peer support, and 12-Step groups.
About 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street
1st Step Recovery – 5th Street is a women-only treatment center in Louisville, KY, helping those receiving Kentucky Medicaid on their journeys to lasting wellness and resilience. 1st Step offers residential and outpatient care for co-occurring substance use and serious mental illness (SMI). This DOC-approved program helps women on probation or parole earn good time credit upon completion, supporting lasting recovery and second chances.
Strengthen Mental Well-Being and Develop Recovery Tools
Their approach combines structure with compassion. Clients receive care through individual and group counseling, trauma therapy, peer support, and 12-Step groups. These therapies help women build healthy habits, understand their triggers, and grow emotionally. The goal is long-term healing, emotional stability, and readiness for life beyond treatment.
Feel at Home in a Safe, Women-Only Living Environment
Women in the residential program live in a safe, women-only home with shared or private rooms and access to clean bathrooms. Nutritious meals are provided daily. The facility includes indoor gathering spaces and outdoor areas for fresh air and relaxation. Staff can assist with transportation, helping each woman get the support she needs to recover.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:1st Step Recovery accepts Kentucky Medicaid only.
Medicaid
<p>Signed into law through the Social Security Act in 1965, Medicaid is a United States government program that offers health insurance to those with limited income.</p>
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Center Overview
Occupancy
16-30
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Who We Treat
Women
Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Address
3000 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40208
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Care Options
Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Detox centers in Kentucky
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Residential centers in KentuckySober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Sober living homes in KentuckyOutpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Outpatient treatment in KentuckyVirtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Online treatment centersCo-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Dual diagnosis treatment centers in Kentucky
Treatment
Specializations
Women
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Trauma Informed
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
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Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Group Therapy
Conditions We Treat
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Aftercare
Outpatient Treatment
Continuing Care
Experience
Personal Amenities
Private or Shared Rooms
Amenities
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Space
Lounge
Special Considerations
Justice Involved
Activities
AA/NA Meetings
Games
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