Step 1 provides supportive, transitional housing to low or no income adult men in northern Nevada. These men, who often become homeless as a result of their substance abuse issues and associated criminal behaviors, but demonstrate a strong desire to change their lives, are provided an opportunity for growth and change at Step 1.
Many of the men requesting supportive housing at Step 1 enter the program directly from incarceration, homelessness, area treatment centers, the court system, and concerned family members.
The Model
The model of supportive transitional housing provided by Step 1 is time tested and unique to northern Nevada. Structured transitional housing, combined with ASAM Level 1 Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling and peer-to-peer mentoring, creates an environment for promoting responsible, pro-social values.
Counseling
Each client receives substance abuse counseling to not only deal with addiction issues, but to learn how to become self-sufficient so that they can reintegrate back into the local community.
Results
This program helps ensure their long-term continued success by holding each client accountable for their actions.
Step 1’s philosophy since 1993 is: “Do the next right thing.”