Formally Known as First Step Recovery Center

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Aspire/First Step Recovery Center

Aspire Counseling Services formally known as first step recovery center is happy to announce the rebrand of our addiction center. We are proud to provide substance use disorder treatment for addiction and alcoholism in the high desert. Our mission is to provide the community with and IOP & PHP program offering a wide range of individual group and couples counseling for men and women.

You can find us at the same location and the same awesome staff!

We're Planting Seeds, Saving Lives.

For the past 5 years, we have had the amazing opportunity to plant seeds and save the lives of individuals and families seeking help during the hardest times. At Aspire, we believe in the philosophy that the work is done after completing treatment. That’s why we’re dedicated to long-term stability.

Unique Custom Approach

Given the complexity of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, we recognized that there is not a single method of treatment that is best for everyone. There will not be a cookie-cutter, one size fits all approach to your recovery in our intensive outpatient treatment program. We treat each individual in the best way possible.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The counselors and therapists at Aspire have an abundance of experience in both substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. We incorporate behavior modification, cognitive thinking, mindfulness skills, 12 step concepts, and many other models depending on each person’s needs and belief system.

Seasoned Staff and Directors

Each director and staff member at each of our locations understand the mission of providing top of the line treatment day in, day out. We hold high regard in having a collaborative and energetic team that’s always excelling and innovating.

Trusted for over 5 Years

Individuals and families from all over CA have put their trust in Aspire to guide them down the path of recovery. We’ve been very grateful for the continuous support and trust received from current clients and Alumni for the effort we put into our programs for each individual client.

Seven CA Locations to Serve You

Our unique philosophy and supportive environment has helped Aspire to become one of the fastest-growing behavioral health/substance abuse treatment facilities in the Central Valley.

Seven CA Locations

Our unique philosophy and supportive environment has helped Aspire to become one of the fastest-growing behavioral health/substance abuse treatment facilities in the Central Valley.

Aspire Counseling Services®

Bakersfield, CA | Addiction & SUD Treatment
9830 Brimhall Rd., Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93312

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RESOURCES

Aspire offers articles relevant to today’s life and struggles that individuals may face on a weekly basis. Discover new techniques, advice, and statistics relating to addiction and behavioral health.

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From Stigma to Science: Advancing Addiction Treatment at WCSAD 2025

Tom Buckley, CADC III – Executive Director, Aspire Counseling ServiceDr. Iru Fernando, MD – Medical Director, Aspire Counseling Service Addiction treatment is no longer confined to one-size-fits-all models or outdated ideas rooted in shame and willpower. At the...

Coping with Trauma: Understanding PTSD and Addiction

Coping with Trauma: Understanding PTSD and Addiction At Aspire Counseling Services, we help individuals begin their PTSD and addiction recovery journey with care, compassion, and trauma-informed support These challenges often go hand-in-hand, and understanding the...