Program areas at Bay Area First Step
Housing assistance: bafs assists individuals, who are in recovery from substance use disorders, in locating housing designated alcohol and drug free. The organization manages supported housing units that include a 40-unit complex, a 16-unit studio and family apartment complex, and short- and long-term transitional housing shelters. Staff assists individuals in the successful maintenenace of their housing.
Treatment services for substance abuse disorders: this program includes screenings, assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, care coordination, medication-assisted treatment, medication management, collection and handling of specimens for substance analysis, interpretation services, withdrawal management, opioid treatment, and crisis stabilization services.
Resource: systematic inquiries that entails the collection of data, documentation of critical information, and analysis and interpretation of the data to enhance program services provided.
Peer delivery services: community-based services and supports are provided by peers, and peer specialists, to individuals and family members with similar lived experience. These services are intended to support individuals and families to engage in ongoing treatment and to live successfully in the community. The peer delivered services also aid with the acquisition of safe, permanent housing, engagement in vocational or education activities, and freedom from criminal acts.