About Us

Initiated in 1992, First Step Recovery Homes, Inc. is the dream of its founder and CEO, Keith Giles. Starting out with one unit, First Step now houses clients in a transitional and long-term basis operating from three units. The organization serves as the foundation in which over 600 participants have developed the willingness, faith and courage to face and meet like's challenges without the dependence of drugs and alcohol.

To provide supervised, temporary and safe drug and alcohol free structured housing and supportive services for persons recovering from the disease of addiction and trying to stay out of the criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on creating a sustainable "recovery community" for each person, where they have the tools, resources and supports in place to maintain independence, stay clean and sober, fulfill their life's purpose, and reconnect with their loved ones.

Assisting clients located in the city of McKeesport, Pittsburgh, Mon-Valley and surrounding areas throughout Allegheny county.

Recovery Support Services are provided:

• Transitional & Long-Term Housing
• Case Management
• Assessments/Referral Services
• Drug & Alcohol Education
• Domestic Violence Groups
• Dual Diagnostic Groups
• Family Reunification
• Life Skills Education
• Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support
• Permanent Housing Referrals
• Nutrition & Health Education
• Social & Recreational Activities
• Job Creation Opportunities
• Vocational & Educational Assessment Referrals