The First Step program offers specialized addiction services via proprietary treatment protocols that have been formulated to meet the unique needs the patient population. Developed utilizing the latest evidence, First Step protocols undergo frequent review and refinement to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care. The current collection of protocols, available for viewing below, will continue to improve and grow as our understanding of addiction evolves, with Ohio Department of Health’s ED Comprehensive Care (EDCC) funding providing critical support in the process.