First Step Counseling – Kingsport
TREATS
Substance use disorder
Mental health
LEVELS OF CARE
Detox · Outpatient
Accepts private pay
About First Step Counseling – Kingsport
First Step Counseling – Kingsport can be found on Highway 75 in Kingsport, a Tri-Cities industrial centre on the Holston River. The facility offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient services (OP) and virtual outpatient (telehealth). Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. Recorded credentials include State substance use agency licence.
The service records care for anxiety disorders, co-occurring disorders and depression in addition to substance use treatment. Recorded substance use treatment covers alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription drugs. The service works with men, pregnant women and seniors (older adults).
Key Facility Details
- Federal Registration: Listed in the federal treatment register, the national inventory of licensed treatment facilities.
- State Licensing: Licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. TDMHSAS licensure is a legal requirement for behavioral health facilities operating in Tennessee.
- Accreditation: State substance use agency license
- Levels of Care: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Outpatient Services (OP) and Virtual Outpatient (Telehealth)
- Primary Focus: Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Anxiety Disorders
- Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
- Phone: 865-465-7088
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
A town setting near Johnson City, at 1,320 ft. The nearest town is Spurgeon (population 3,957), 1.4 miles away.
Nearest named features
- Watauga RiverRiver · 1.0 miles
- Monkey FallsWaterfall · 12 miles
- Graysburg HillsMountain range · 17 miles
- Big Laurel Branch WildernessWilderness area · 22 miles
- Hot SpringsHot spring · 44 miles
Getting there
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI)Regional · 2.2 miles
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)Major international · 98 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
First Step Counseling – Kingsport Detox and Rehab Services
First Step Counseling – Kingsport is recorded as offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient services (OP) and virtual outpatient (telehealth). Attendance is scheduled, so treatment fits around work, study and family life. Medication-assisted treatment combines approved medication with counseling and clinical review.
Therapeutic approaches recorded include 12-step facilitation (TSF), individual therapy, recovery and support services and relapse prevention iop. Co-occurring mental health conditions are addressed alongside substance use, including anxiety disorders, co-occurring disorders and depression.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
First Step Counseling – Kingsport Address, Location and Contact Information
The facility address is 3550 Highway 75, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37663. Kingsport is a Tri-Cities industrial centre on the Holston River. The wider Sullivan County area is within reach for people traveling in.
It is worth confirming travel and parking arrangements with the facility before a first visit.
Cities within reach
Nearest neighborhoods
Distances are measured from this facility's recorded coordinates and are straight line, not driving distance.
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How Much Does Treatment at First Step Counseling – Kingsport Cost?
Self-pay rates across Tennessee typically place a week of medical detox at $1,540 to $4,900 and standard outpatient care at $1,200 to $5,000 a month. First Step Counseling – Kingsport may charge more or less, since its own prices were not found at the time of writing.
At most facilities the fee includes medical monitoring, the intake assessment, group therapy and individual counseling. Added costs tend to come from medication, lab tests and therapies such as CBT. First Step Counseling can tell you which of these apply to you.
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment
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First Step Counseling – Kingsport Reviews and Ratings
Reviews are one way to learn about First Step Counseling in Kingsport. Patient and family accounts in this section can be read next to the levels of care, insurance and accreditation shown on the rest of the page.
Dr. Maggard is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! When my mom passed away from an overdose, he supported me mentally, made me laugh, and supplied me with the right medication for my depression/anxiety& mental disorders.. I just adore… this clinic
Best doctor in the world! I love this place and everything about them they are very professional and caring. Never one bad experience with them at all. Highly recommended.
They have always been respectful, understanding, and work with you to the best of their ability, They actually listen to problems and care and try to help in anyway possible,excellent Doctor and staff,been here for… years now, i do wish they took some sort of insurance Lol but its Fineeeeee 😆 ❤️
This is a great place for help I love the Dr he is very understanding
All-round best people in the world and most understand .very uplift I love these people they are great
Dr. Maggard is the best! He really cares for his patients and is just a wonderful doctor. I wouldn't go any where else!!
Dr. Maggard is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to take care of his patients. He listens to what you have to say and is honestly trying to help you. Thank you to everyone there!
I just moved back and noticed they are open Tues Weds Thursday and Friday now? Please tell me Dr.Maggard is there on Thursday's? Can anyone tell me please and thank you!
Great place to get help with addiction and counseling. They work with you and help you as long as you do the work too.
The staff are extremely friendly. see a therapist or physician. Rarely have a long wait time for appointment
Great peeps!’ 💜
I love this place, they really take the time to talk with you and work with you. Miss Laura is one of the best women I've ever met. She has helped me through a lot of difficult times. Dr.Maggard is so great with… understanding your needs and talking you through any questions. He's always smiling and keeps me laughing. I absolutely love this place.
Everyone here is simply awesome, I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for counseling and treatment
Doc Maggard is a God among men
They are amazing people and Doctors! They really care about you and show you they really do care. Not to many Doctors offices can you feel like family. This is my first one.
They saved my life
Dr. Margaret is the best doctor ever and the staff is so caring and understanding of each and every patient that they have. Ms. Laura, the office manager, is the sweetest person I've ever met period. I love them all!!… If you're serious about addiction recovery then this is the place for you!
Staff amazingly honestly cares about issues or concerns you may have. I love everyone there. They are like family. When i lost my daughters father they were so understanding. I cannot express how amazingly wonderful… they all are. Ms Laura is the best office manager that has ever been.
Dr. Brian Maggard and his staff helped save my life TREMENDOUSLY! They have ALWAYS been there for me. I won't go anywhere else cause they KNOW me there and they are THE BEST!!!!!
Dr Maggard is the best doctor I have ever seen.
Dr Maggard and his staff are absolutely amazing. They have helped me tremendously on my recovery journey. As an addict, you're often frowned upon and made to feel like a blacksheep even when seeking treatment..but at… first step from your first appointment you'll be welcomed with open arms and treated like family. If you're ready to take the first step and admit you have a problem and are powerless over your addiction, first step counseling is the place you should call to help in your recovery journey
Great professionals n ppl
I did not mean to get all spiritual and sentimental but that's where I'm at and it is pretty amazing and I wouldn't be the one I am today without this place especially Dr maggard. I mean you see me at my worst too whole… transformation and really never judged me. Shout to Cassie, ash, Laura, and Levi n Madeline!!! They're almost like family and I really think they're changing the stigmatization of a clinic I have a clinic and they are so open-minded and we just have these amazing God spiritual talks all the time I mean I've had people call on me there when I was still hanging around people, places, and things and he just saw something in me that I did not and I'm so grateful for that because I have definitely been to some doctors that literally don't care just want your money
I love my doctor he actually listens and helps me!!!!!! I owe my life to this place!!!!!!
A far reaching hand of help. Reasonable pricing and rule followers. The staff are hands down more humble and kind than any other replacement therapy options I've utilized in my struggle. Not only are they open minded if… you ask those folks will actually pray for you by name daily. Thank God the Bible Belt still helps the hope lacking. They see unfilled potential and attempt to give anyone a chance to fight the monkey off their back. Always appreciate the assistance. ALL THE BEST to my fellow troopers trying to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps...again! 🏞🌦🌈🦅🦋🙏🇺🇸🚂
First step has saved my life I was on the path to destruction.. Dr maggard and the faculty are like family to me, I'd be lost without them. I truly am so blessed to have them to help me with out judgement!!! Thanks for… the support and God knows I am so grateful ❤️ y'all, and thanks again for giving me my life back.. sincerely Jessica
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