First Step run a Hep C clinic every Monday afternoon and every second Friday.
Contact us for detailsFirst Step is hiring - for details check out our Careers page!
FirstStep is a not-for-profit mental health, addiction and legal services hub in St Kilda. We operate a bulk-billing GP and allied health clinic, a pro bono legal service and many other free services to vulnerable Victorians.
First Step is open during normal business hours on Monday, Wednesday & Friday (9am-5pm) with extended trading on Tuesday & Thursday (9am-7pm).
"First step is a home that never judges. It a place I feel welcomed and the workers genuinely care for their patient and only want to see the best for them. They have helped me tremendously."
"I struggle every day with substance abuse, I hit a wall thought I had no place to go then I found First Step, the team here get it there non judgemental they’re caring and the best thing I ever did was sign up & joined this family."
"Genuine, hard working, raw, effective, direct, honest, caring."
We’re a friendly bunch. Call us 03 9537 3177 or send us a message with a question or enquiry and we’ll get in touch.
Patrick Lawrence
CEO, First Step
9537 3177
FB: @thefirststepprogram
First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation where we believe that everybody deserves every chance to turn their lives around. In order for First Step to extend its proven wrap-around service delivery model to all those who need it we need the financial support of people in the community, philanthropic organisations and individuals and business leaders. Please donate to First Step if you want to be part of keeping people:
To discuss donating to First Step don’t hesitate to email patrick@firststep.org.au.
My involvement with First Step began with the establishment of the clinic in July 2000, as one of the clinic’s founding directors. First Step was created to meet a need for low-cost, effective treatment options, primarily for people using heroin that would assist them to overcome their drug dependence. One person’s drug use can have an extraordinary ripple effect that takes in their immediate family, friends and the broader community.
First Step aims to provide the necessary support and treatment options, accessible to all, that enable those seeking the clinic’s assistance to live a life in all its fullness. In addition to a fervent belief in maintaining affordability. First Step is committed to treating people with the respect and compassion they deserve and working with them in engaging as fulfilled members of the community.
Please sign up to receive newsletter updates from First Step. Mental Health and addiction are constantly evolving in Victoria in terms of drug use trends, treatment and government policy. First Step aims to be at the forefront of all these areas while advocating for progressive drug policy.
