First Step Residential
A clinically managed, 24/7 staffed residential treatment program for adult males 18 and older — intensive therapy, education, meals, and shelter for approximately 14–28 days of substance use stabilization.
High-intensity stabilization for lasting recovery
First Step is a Level III.5 clinically managed high-intensity residential treatment program located at the Montezuma Complex in Andalusia. It serves adult males 18 and older who meet the criteria for substance dependence. The program provides extensive individual and group therapy, educational services, food, and shelter. Length of stay is based entirely on individual therapeutic needs — approximately 14–28 days. The program is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 24/7 clinical staffing and supervision
- Intensive individual and group therapy plus educational services
- Meals and shelter provided throughout the stay
- Length of stay tailored to individual therapeutic need (approx. 14–28 days)
What First Step provides
Safe Residential Environment
A structured, supervised living environment at the Montezuma Complex, 205 Academy Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420.
Intensive Therapy
Extensive individual and group therapy sessions delivered throughout the stay.
Educational Services
Educational programming to support understanding of addiction and build lasting recovery skills.
Meals & Shelter
Nutritious meals and a safe living environment so residents can focus entirely on recovery.
Individualized Length of Stay
Length of stay is based entirely on individual therapeutic needs — typically 14–28 days.
24/7 Hotline Access
Our helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-877-530-0002.
Priority Admission Categories
Before placement, a substance abuse assessment must be completed. Call our SA-OP office at 334-222-2523 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) to schedule. First Step is an adult male only Level III.5 program. South Central also recognizes individuals with co-occurring disorders, military members and their families, adolescents, and American Indian or Alaska Native as priority populations.
- Priority 1: Individuals who have intravenous substance use disorders.
- Priority 2: Individuals who are HIV positive.
- Priority 3: All others with substance use disorders.
- Pregnant women and women with dependent children will be referred to other state-certified Level III.5 programs.
First Step — Andalusia, Alabama
- 205 Academy Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420 (Montezuma Complex)
- Phone: 334-428-5002
- Fax: 334-428-5008
- An ASAM-based substance abuse assessment is required before admission — call SA-OP at 334-222-2523 to schedule.
- Since First Step serves adult males only, women requiring residential treatment will be referred to other state-certified Level III.5 programs.
