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First Step Farm of WNC Inc

Womens Facility

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North Carolina

200 Pete Luther Road, P.O. Box 1450,Candler, North Carolina 28715

828-667-0303

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Contact Details

Full Address

200 Pete Luther Road, P.O. Box 1450
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Phone Numbers

Main: 828-667-0303

Hours

24/7 - Always Available

Location & Directions

First Step Farm of WNC Inc

200 Pete Luther Road, P.O. Box 1450, Candler, NC 28715

About This Facility

First Step Farm of WNC Inc is a long-term residential substance use treatment facility located in Candler, NC, specializing in trauma-informed care for women and underserved populations including veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and survivors of abuse. The program combines evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-related counseling with 12-step facilitation and relapse prevention strategies. Their specialized focus on co-occurring disorders and complex trauma makes them a comprehensive resource for individuals requiring intensive, gender-affirming residential treatment.

Key Highlights

Specialized long-term residential programs tailored for women with trauma histories and intimate partner violence experiences
Comprehensive co-occurring disorder treatment addressing both mental health and substance use simultaneously
Trauma-informed care approach including sexual abuse recovery and LGBTQ-affirming services
Specialized tracks for veterans and military families with evidence-based therapeutic modalities

Who This Facility Serves

First Step Farm serves women seeking recovery in a safe, trauma-responsive environment, particularly those with histories of abuse, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people managing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who benefit from 24-hour residential support.

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Location & Directions

First Step Farm of WNC Inc

200 Pete Luther Road, P.O. Box 1450, Candler, NC 28715

Get Help Now

Available 24/7 for immediate assistance

Contact Details

Full Address

200 Pete Luther Road, P.O. Box 1450
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Phone Numbers

Main: 828-667-0303

Hours

24/7 - Always Available

Services & Amenities

Type of Care	Substance use treatment
Service Settings	Long-term residential, Residential/24-hour residential

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility

12-step facilitation

Anger management

Brief intervention

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Matrix Model

Motivational interviewing

Relapse prevention

Substance use disorder counseling

Trauma-related counseling

Treatments

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Alcoholism

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Opioid Addiction

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Substance Abuse

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Programs & Groups

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult women

Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence

Clients who have experienced sexual abuse

Clients who have experienced trauma

Clients with HIV or AIDS

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)

Members of military families

Veterans

Payment & Insurance

Accepted Payment Methods

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsNo payment accepted

Licenses & Certifications

State Substance use treatment agency

State department of health

Who We Serve

Age Groups

Adults, Seniors, Young Adults

Gender

Female

Frequently Asked Questions

This facility accepts various payment methods. Please contact them directly to discuss insurance coverage and payment options that work for your situation.