First Step House

Last month, we invited the community to write inspirational notes to First Step House clients. One alumnus recently shared that he’s been clean for 22 months! We love hearing stories of our alumni doing well—thanks for sharing! #HopefulNotes #CommunityImpact

Check out this festive pumpkin created by one of our talented clients! 🎃✨ Wishing everyone a fun and imaginative Halloween week! 🍂🕷️ #PumpkinArt #CreativeSpirit #HalloweenFun

A huge shoutout to our amazing medical staff! 💉🎉 In September, our medical team provided an astounding 252 vaccines to clients at First Step House. Their hard work is making a real difference in the lives of our clients. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of those we serve! 🙌❤️ #FirstStepHouse #HealthcareHeroes #VaccinationImpact #CommunityWellness

We’re seeking volunteers to help with meal prep at our Central City residential program. Your support will make a big difference! Join us chopping veggies, making sandwiches, serving meals, and boxing up meals for clients at other FSH locations. 🥗 One of our kitchen volunteers recently shared, “We had such a good time... the whole kitchen staff were so helpful and wonderful. The residents were very grateful. We were and are grateful to help such amazing people and organization.” Help us make mealtime special for our residents - sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gcJZNX-r! #VolunteerOpportunity #MealPrep #CommunityLove

A big shoutout to the amazing volunteers who joined us last Saturday to help clean up Trolley Lane Apartments! Your hard work in scrubbing, sweeping, and mopping the floors made a huge difference in preparing our new evidence-based recovery residence for 18 clients to move in. Thank you to Modern Age Law, Salt Lake City Newcomer's Club, and Wells Fargo in addition to our other volunteers. We’ll be hosting another volunteer day soon, stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved! #CommunitySupport #VolunteerAppreciation #TrolleyLaneApartments #RecoveryHousing #SaltLakeCityHousing

As we welcome fall—the season of transformation, reflection, and change—we're celebrating a client's story of recovery and purpose. Annie, whose name has been changed for privacy, came to our permanent supportive housing program after a challenging year-long state at the Utah State Hospital due to life-threatening mental and physical health concerns. When she arrived in our program, our team provided around-the-clock wraparound supports for Annie to welcome her to the community, ensure her safety, and safeguard her housing. For the past 9 months, Annie has stayed out of the hospital and has embraced her role as the Baker on the Resident Council. Talking about Annie, one staff member said, "This lady fights back against her treatment resistant depression AND an eating disorder by baking goodies for her neighbors. Her story is impressive... And she brings joy to her neighbors by baking the cake we serve at our monthly Resident Birthday Celebration. She also is constantly baking little goodies and handing them out to staff and neighbors." With each treat she bakes, she not only finds healing for herself but also spreads joy to her neighbors and staff, and her kindness is felt throughout our community. 🎂💕 #RecoveryMonth #Resilience #FindingPurpose #CommunityLove #PermanentSupportiveHousing #Baking

Volunteers came together to make a difference at Valor House, our transitional housing for Veterans. Together, we spread mulch and enhanced the landscaping, creating a welcoming and beautiful environment for those who have served our country. 🌿 Thank you to everyone who lent a hand! Want to make a positive impact in your community? Sign up to volunteer with First Step House today - https://lnkd.in/gcJZNX-r #ValorHouse #Volunteer #VeteransSupport #CommunityLove #MakingADifference

First Step House recently hosted Wander and Roast, a wholesome opportunity for employees to enjoy the great outdoors with a group hike followed by delicious s'mores. It was a truly lovely evening filled with laughter and great conversations as we soaked in the cooling fall weather. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful evening! Here’s to more fun times like this! 🍂🔥 #WanderAndRoast #TeamBuilding #FallFun #FirstStepHouse #HealthAndWellness

Matthew needs your help!! We are looking for volunteers to help Matthew finish painting and prepping Trolley Lane Apartments. Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 8am to Noon at our new recovery housing building. Helping hands will clean the space, do paint touch-ups, and assemble furniture. Every bit of help makes a difference! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gcJZNX-r Thank you for your support! 🙌 #CommunityStrong #VolunteerDay #TrolleyLaneApartments

We’re excited to embrace the beauty of fall, what about you? 🍂 This stunning view from a hike with our Long-Term Recovery Management program captures the vibrant colors of the season. A big thank you to Cody Andreason, our Long-Term Recovery Management Program Manager, for this amazing shot! As the leaves change, we’re reminded of the growth and transformation that comes with each new season. Here’s to new beginnings and continued recovery! 🌟🍁 #FallVibes #LongTermRecovery #Nature #CommunitySupport #Transformation