Bay Area First Step
Peer-operated since 1995

Take Your
First Step
Toward Recovery.

Oregon's 100% peer-operated recovery organization. Treatment, housing, training, and community support, all led by people who've been there.

30+
Years of Service
100%
Peer-Operated
NARR
Accredited Housing
OHA
Approved Treatment
What We Offer

Comprehensive Recovery Services

Three interconnected pillars of support designed to meet you wherever you are on your recovery journey.

Community Center

Grow, Learn, and Connect: Together in Recovery

The Recovery Community Center is a peer-led space where connection and belonging come first. Join our community for workshops, meetings, and social activities designed to support your growth.

Peer-led workshops & meetings
Social activities & community events
Safe, welcoming environment
Open to all stages of recovery
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NARR-Accredited Housing

Rest, Recover, and Rebuild

Structured, supportive housing at multiple NARR levels, transforming lives and neighborhoods through affordable recovery living.

Lakeview

NARR Level II

Monitored recovery housing with peer-based accountability and a drug-free environment. Shared living with regular house meetings.

Bayview

NARR Level II

Structured sober living with house meetings and shared responsibility in a supportive community setting.

Shu' Waa

NARR Level III

Supervised recovery housing with paid staff oversight, clinical services, and structured programming for higher support needs.

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Person-Centered

Treatment around your unique needs

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Holistic

Mind, body, and spirit care

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OHA-Approved

Highest state standards

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Peer-Delivered

Led by people who understand

Treatment

Outpatient Treatment Led by Peers

We are a 100% peer-operated organization offering OHA-approved outpatient substance use disorder treatment and DUII services. Our holistic approach is led by those with lived experience.

Substance Use Treatment DUII Services Individual Counseling Group Therapy
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Workforce Development

Turn Lived Experience Into a Career of Service

State-approved certification training for Peer Support Specialists in both Adult Addiction and Adult Mental Health. OHA & MHACBO approved programs.

CRM Training
PSS Training
CADC Internships
PeerZone
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Training Calendar

Specialized Programs

Programs Designed for You

Targeted support programs addressing specific needs in recovery.

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