1st Step Referral Services is an outpatient counseling and substance use service in Ann Arbor, Michigan. True to its name, it aims to be a first step toward recovery, offering alcohol and drug assessments, outpatient counseling, education programming, and Michigan driver’s license restoration support. The organization helps individuals address their substance use and rebuild stable, sober lives, while also assisting those working through court or licensing requirements.
Assessments and Outpatient Counseling
A common starting point at 1st Step is an alcohol and drug assessment, a substance use evaluation that helps identify the extent of a person’s use and point them toward the most appropriate level of care. From there, outpatient counseling supports clients in maintaining their sobriety, drawing on community and family involvement to help sustain an addiction-free life. This combination of assessment and ongoing counseling gives people both a clear picture of where they stand and the steady support they need to move forward.
Education Programming and License Restoration
Alongside counseling, 1st Step offers education programming that provides structured support for understanding and managing substance use, including guidance for those working through the challenges of withdrawal. The organization also assists individuals whose Michigan driver’s licenses have been revoked, helping them navigate the appeal and restoration process, a service that is often an important step for people rebuilding their lives after alcohol- or drug-related setbacks. Court-ordered programming is available, and instruction draws on the lived recovery experience of those who guide it.
