1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street

Address: 3000 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40208 · Map

Phone: (502) 290-3964

Website: 1ststeprecovery.online

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About 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street

1st Step Recovery – 5th Street is a dedicated treatment facility located in Louisville, KY, exclusively for women, focused on guiding individuals covered by Kentucky Medicaid toward sustainable wellness and resilience. This center provides both residential and outpatient services tailored for those facing dual challenges of substance use disorders and serious mental health issues. Recognized by the Department of Corrections, the program allows women on probation or parole to earn good time credit through successful completion, facilitating their journey toward recovery and new beginnings.

The treatment philosophy emphasizes a balance of structure and empathy. Participants engage in individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care, peer support, and 12-Step programs. These therapeutic modalities are designed to assist women in establishing healthy routines, recognizing their triggers, and fostering emotional growth. The overarching aim is to achieve enduring recovery, emotional stability, and preparedness for life after treatment.

Residents in the program enjoy a secure, women-only environment with options for shared or private accommodations and access to clean restrooms. Daily nutritious meals are provided, and the facility boasts both indoor gathering spaces and outdoor areas for relaxation and fresh air. The staff is also available to help with transportation needs, ensuring that every woman has access to the resources necessary for her recovery journey.

Facility-provided information

Care offered
Residential Rehab · Outpatient
Substances treated
Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Prescription Drugs · Synthetic Drugs
Conditions treated
Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Schizophrenia · Trauma
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Group Therapy · Psychoeducation · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Gender-Specific · Trauma Informed · Twelve Step
Who it serves
Women · Women only
Aftercare
Continuing Care · Outpatient Treatment
Amenities
Lounge · Outdoor Lounge · Outdoor Space
Languages
English

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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