“It is the best thing that has ever happened to my son…he will be out in 2 weeks and is doing so well…he has been accepted to school and has long term plans now.” -Gloria Scott
OUR MISSION
- 90 percent of Firstep clients are diverted from incarceration.
- Firstep Residential Recovery Programs serve up to 56 women and 70 men and costs approximately $36 per day per resident.
- 32 percent of participants are under 25 years of age.
- Firstep provides 11,000 meals per month.
- 527 men and women have participated in Firstep since January 1, 2016.
- No one is turned away because of their inability to pay.
- No fees are ever charged to participate in the program.
About OKC Metro Alliance
The OKC Metro Alliance, Inc. a non-profit corporation was founded in 1973 to administer the Public Inebriate Alternative (PIA) in downtown Oklahoma City. Over the years OKC Metro Alliance added two residential recovery programs called Firstep for individuals who are in need of long term recovery services in a supportive, drug and alcohol free environment. The mission of OKC Metro Alliance is to assist Oklahoman’s who want to recover from substance abuse by providing long-term residential work recovery and to offer alternatives to incarceration. Founded in 1973.