FIRST Steps Together

FIRST Steps Together

Join a community of people parenting in recovery!

Pregnancy and parenting young children can be a hopeful and exciting time. It can also be stressful and overwhelming, especially while working on your recovery.

FIRST Steps Together offers…

• Support for your recovery and parenting journeys from someone in recovery who has been there and understands
• A space to connect with other parents in recovery
• Help with your other services and providers
• Connections to resources and agencies to help with housing, benefits, childcare, and other needs
• Groups, care coordination, and the option of working with a mental health counselor
• Flexible services at home, in the community, and/or online

You may qualify if you are expecting a child or are a parent of at least one child 5 years old or younger (even if they don’t live with you) AND you have ever used opioids, stimulants, or other substances.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact:

Sheneya Johnson, Intake and Outreach Admin, (413) 439-5531 or (413) 858-3184

www.mass.gov/first-steps-together

FIRST STEPS TOGETHER IS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION  TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE BUREAU OF FAMILY HEALTH AND NUTRITION.