First Step Behavioral Services

07/12/2026

🌱 Exciting News from First Step Behavioral Services!

We are expanding access to behavioral health and psychological services for families across rural North Carolina — and we want you to know what's available.

Whether your child has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or a developmental delay, or you are an adult seeking answers for the first time, we are here to help — right from the comfort of your own home.

🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES
Comprehensive telehealth-based assessments for children AND adults, including:
✔ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations
✔ ADHD comprehensive evaluation
✔ Cognitive / IQ testing
✔ Adaptive behavior assessment

🌱 APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
Individualized, caregiver-coached ABA services via telehealth, including:
✔ Programs for children with ASD, ADHD & developmental delays
✔ Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
✔ Behavior Intervention/Support Plans
✔ Communication & language development
✔ Parent & caregiver coaching

📡 NO TECHNOLOGY? NO PROBLEM.
Through the NC Office of Rural Health Telehealth Infrastructure Grant, qualifying rural families may receive a FREE LOANER tablet and mobile hotspot to use during services — so technology and transportation are never a barrier to getting the care you need. 85 of NC's 100 counties are eligible!

💙 We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

📞 Ready to get started or learn more?
👉 Call us: (919) 824-0552
📠 Fax: (919) 924-0299
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: firststepbehavioralservices.com

No diagnosis needed to reach out — we are here to help your family take the first step. 💙

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07/12/2026

🌱 Exciting News from First Step Behavioral Services!

We are expanding access to behavioral health and psychological services for families across rural North Carolina — and we want you to know what's available.

Whether your child has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or a developmental delay, or you are an adult seeking answers for the first time, we are here to help — right from the comfort of your own home.

🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES
Comprehensive telehealth-based assessments for children AND adults, including:
✔ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations
✔ ADHD comprehensive evaluation
✔ Cognitive / IQ testing
✔ Personality assessment
✔ Adaptive behavior assessment
✔ School & IEP support

🌱 APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
Individualized, caregiver-coached ABA services via telehealth, including:
✔ Programs for children with ASD, ADHD & developmental delays
✔ Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
✔ Behavior Intervention/Support Plans
✔ Communication & language development
✔ Parent & caregiver coaching
✔ Sleep & toileting programs

📡 NO TECHNOLOGY? NO PROBLEM.
Through the NC Office of Rural Health Telehealth Infrastructure Grant, qualifying rural families may receive a FREE LOANER tablet and mobile hotspot to use during services — so technology and transportation are never a barrier to getting the care you need. 85 of NC's 100 counties are eligible!

💙 We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

📞 Ready to get started or learn more?
👉 Call us: (919) 824-0552
📠 Fax: (919) 924-0299
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: firststepbehavioralservices.com

No diagnosis needed to reach out — we are here to help your family take the first step. 💙

07/12/2026

So proud to have this exceptional psychologist as a colleague and friend

Vote once per day from July 6 through July 24.

05/15/2026

Such a worthy and helpful organization. I'll be there walking as an NCAPP team member and supporter of NAMI

NAMI WALK Tomorrow: Donate and Join us!
NCAPP

​The NAMI walk is tomorrow and NCAPP will be present. Please let us know If you plan to be present so we can meet up and walk together. We plan to be near the registration area. You can reply to this email if you plan to come out.
🟢 NAMI Walk – May 16, 2026
NCAPP is participating in the NAMI Walk, and we’d love for you to join our team.
👉 https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/81624
By joining, you can create your own fundraising page to share with your network. Our team goal is $1,000, which unlocks special recognition if achieved.
Event Details:
📍 Perimeter Park, 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC
🗓 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Registration: 9:00 a.m. | Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. | Walk: 10:30 a.m.
🚶 Route options: 1-mile or 2-mile
This is a meaningful way to support mental health awareness and advocacy—we hope to see you there. Even if you are not able to be present, you can still support our team and NAMI with a donation. Just click the link above.

I'm supporting NAMI!

05/15/2026

Attention - Referring Clients Got Even Easier!
First Step Behavioral Services is excited to announce the expansion of our telehealth services to rural and underserved communities across North Carolina. We now offer:
🧠 Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations — ASD, ADHD, cognitive, psychoeducational, learning disability, personality assessment, and more — for children AND adults, all via secure telehealth
🌱 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) — individualized, caregiver-coached programming for children with ASD, ADHD, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges, including minimally verbal children
📡 Device & Connectivity Support — through the NC Office of Rural Health Telehealth Infrastructure Grant, qualifying rural families may access reduced-cost services and receive loaner tablets and mobile hotspot devices
If you are a client or a provider with patients who need behavioral health specialty care but face barriers — distance, transportation, long waitlists, or limited local providers — please consider referring to First Step. We serve 85 of NC's 100 counties via telehealth.
📋 FREE PROVIDER CHECKLISTS — Not sure if your patient is a good fit for telehealth? We've created two free provider checklists to help you assess referral appropriateness before you call:
✔ ABA Services Referral Checklist
✔ Psychological Evaluation Referral Checklist
Both are available to download directly from our referral page — no sign-up required.
👉 Submit a referral + download checklists: firststepbehavioralservices.com/provider-referral/
📞 Call us: (919) 824-0552
📠 Fax: (919) 924-0299
✉️ Email: [email protected]
You don't need a confirmed diagnosis to refer — diagnostic clarification is itself a reason to reach out. Let's work together to get your patients the care they deserve. 💙

05/15/2026

Ready to learn more about the services available at First Step Behavior? The FSBS website offers comprehensive information about behavioral support programs and resources designed to help individuals thrive. Explore to understand the methodologies used and the benefits offered. Visit the FSBS website today to take the first step towards positive change. firststepbehavioralservices.com

05/15/2026

🌟 Attention - Referring Clients Even Easier!

First Step Behavioral Services is excited to announce the expansion of our telehealth services to rural and underserved communities across North Carolina. We now offer:

🧠 Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations — ASD, ADHD, cognitive, psychoeducational, learning disability, personality assessment, and more — for children AND adults, all via secure telehealth

🌱 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) — individualized, caregiver-coached programming for children with ASD, ADHD, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges, including minimally verbal children

📡 Device & Connectivity Support — through the NC Office of Rural Health Telehealth Infrastructure Grant, qualifying rural families may access reduced-cost services and receive loaner tablets and mobile hotspot devices

If you are a client or a provider with patients who need behavioral health specialty care but face barriers — distance, transportation, long waitlists, or limited local providers — please consider referring to First Step. We serve 85 of NC's 100 counties via telehealth.

📋 FREE PROVIDER CHECKLISTS — Not sure if your patient is a good fit for telehealth? We've created two free provider checklists to help you assess referral appropriateness before you call:
✔ ABA Services Referral Checklist
✔ Psychological Evaluation Referral Checklist

Both are available to download directly from our referral page — no sign-up required.

👉 Submit a referral + download checklists: firststepbehavioralservices.com/provider-referral/
📞 Call us: (919) 824-0552
📠 Fax: (919) 924-0299
✉️ Email: [email protected]

You don't need a confirmed diagnosis to refer — diagnostic clarification is itself a reason to reach out. Let's work together to get your patients the care they deserve. 💙

01/26/2026

Why local mental health access matters more than ever
The U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization does not change how psychologists practice in North Carolina. Licensure, scope of practice, and standards of care remain firmly rooted in state law and U.S. professional guidelines.
However, reduced global coordination in public health places even greater responsibility on state systems and local providers to respond effectively to community needs, particularly for children, trauma-exposed populations, and individuals relying on public services.
This moment underscores the importance of:
• Strong, accessible behavioral health infrastructure
• Evidence-based psychological services without unnecessary barriers
• Empowering qualified providers to practice to the full extent of their training
Mental health care is not abstract or global, it is local, relational, and essential.
What does the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization mean for mental health care?
For clients and families in North Carolina, there is no immediate impact on psychological services. Licensure, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, insurance coverage, and access to care are governed by U.S. and state regulations.
That said, global public-health changes can indirectly affect mental health over time, especially during large-scale health emergencies. When uncertainty increases, stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges often do too. Psychologists play a critical role in helping individuals and families stay grounded, regulated, and supported during those times.

01/17/2026

🌷 National Tulips Day 🌷

Today we celebrate National Tulips Day—a reminder that growth often starts quietly, beneath the surface, before it’s ever visible.

At First Step Behavioral Services, much of the work looks the same: supporting individuals and families through early steps, careful assessment, and thoughtful planning so meaningful progress can take root over time.

Like tulips, growth isn’t rushed—and when given the right support and environment, it can be both strong and beautiful.

🌷 Here’s to new beginnings, resilience, and the small steps that lead to lasting change.

01/15/2026

Today’s reminder: small joys count. 🍫

Whether it’s chocolate, coffee, music, or a quiet moment — finding something that brings a little comfort can make a big difference.

What’s your go-to pick-me-up?