It shall be the mission of First Step Services of North Carolina to provide best practice community-based treatment services to help all persons served to meet their full potential as independent and fully productive individuals. First Step is a NC Department of Health and Human Services licensed substance use disorder and mental health facility, serving persons who need assistance with a wide range of substance use and mental health needs. Our mission is one of quality care, education and research for each patient and their families and significant others. For the complete Statement, visit our website: http://www.firststepnc.com/mission-statement