A A and Associates of Kentucky
3038 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220
1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street
Address: 3000 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40208 · Map
Phone: (502) 290-3964
Website: 1ststeprecovery.online
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
Questions to ask 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Kentucky. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street
1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Kentucky Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Louisville
Measured from the population center of Jefferson County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Louisville, about 1.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Louisville, about 2.3 miles (12 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Louisville, about less than a mile (40 within 25 miles)
See the Jefferson County treatment map, methadone clinics near Jefferson County and Suboxone doctors near Jefferson County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street offer?
1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is 1st Step Recovery Center - 5th Street located?
3000 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40208.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Louisville?
From the center of Jefferson County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Louisville, about 1.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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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.