Learn more about First Step House — our history, programs, and impact.
About First Step House
First Step House began as a small recovery home in 1958. Today, we are a nonprofit in Salt Lake County helping more than 1,700 people each year rebuild after addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.
We specialize in serving people with dually diagnosed substance use and mental health conditions — the very people who have slipped through the cracks everywhere else. At First Step House, they finally receive whole-person care: treatment, housing, medical services, employment support, and long-term recovery management.
We offer two main pathways forward:
For our community, this means safer streets, fewer arrests and ER visits, and fewer people returning to homelessness. For our clients, it means the chance to reconnect with family, find work, and build a life of purpose and recovery.
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Permanent supportive housing, designed for people whose mental or behavioral health conditions mean they need long-term support. Right now, we operate 161 apartments across three downtown buildings, and we will double that capacity in the next three years.
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Treatment and recovery housing, where people move step by step — from residential care, into sober housing, and ultimately into independent living. We also offer a dedicated track for veterans.
We offer two main pathways forward:
01.
Treatment and recovery housing, where people move step by step — from residential care, into sober housing, and ultimately into independent living. We also offer a dedicated track for veterans.
02.
Permanent supportive housing, designed for people whose mental or behavioral health conditions mean they need long-term support. Right now, we operate 161 apartments across three downtown buildings, and we will double that capacity in the next three years.
For our community, this means safer streets, fewer arrests and ER visits, and fewer people returning to homelessness.
For our clients, it means the chance to reconnect with family, find work, and build a life of purpose and recovery.
Mission, Vision & Values
What drives us – and how we imagine a healthier, safer Salt Lake County.
Our
Story
From a small recovery home in 1958 to a multi-campus healthcare provider today.
What Makes
Us Different
A continuum of treatment, housing, and support that works where others fail.
Leadership & Board
Experienced professionals in healthcare, housing, and nonprofit management.
Impact: Proven Results
Proven results: housing stability, reduced recidivism, and long-term recovery.
Financials
& Annual Reports
Transparency and stewardship you can trust.
Accreditations
& Awards
Recognition for excellence and accountability.
News & Updates
Milestones, program highlights, and community partnerships.