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A N N U A L
R E P O R T
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
A N D B OA R D C H A I R
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Have you ever thought about the impact
substance abuse has on an individual, a
family member, a friend, co-workers or
even your community as a whole? Your
response to this likely depends on your
history and how you have been impacted
by substance abuse during your life.
OFFICERS
Richard G. Carlson, Chair
Peter Abbott, Vice-Chair
Elizabeth LaBoone, Secretary
Richard G. Carlson, Treasurer
Some may say they have never been
affected by substance abuse at all.
However, the long reach of substance
abuse can surprise those who feel
they’ve never been affected. For example,
the impact can be as simple as the
inconvenience for cold and allergy
sufferers who now must see a pharmacist
and show photo identification before
purchasing medications containing
pseudoephedrine, a primary ingredient
used in manufacturing crystal meth. In
reality, substance abuse has a great
impact on our lives and community
services. Visit an emergency room, speak
with a member of law enforcement, spend
a day observing the local court system,
meet a child welfare worker who had to
remove a child from the home because
parents were abusing substances. When
your children were small, you kept
medicine in a safe place so they would
not mistake it for candy. Now, parents
of teens must hide or lock addictive
prescription medications so their children
do not experiment with these drugs or
sell them to others. One out of every
10 infants born in Sarasota has been
drug exposed and the rate of addicted
newborns has increased 87% since 2005.
The emotional toll is high for those
involved in the situation; the community
carries the financial burden associated
with paying for the medical expenses
associated with the care of these infants.
The impact of substance abuse reaches all
facets of society.
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David J. Beesley, MPH
President & CEO
Richard G. Carlson,
Board Chair
First Step’s efforts have a positive impact
on the community through its substance
abuse prevention and treatment programs.
In the five years since the opening of the
Addiction Receiving Facility, more than
10,000 individuals have been treated,
saving thousands of dollars in healthcare
costs and freeing emergent medical
resources for life threatening physical
injuries and illnesses.
The Mothers & Infants program has saved
tax payers an estimated $50 million in
medical costs by ensuring that pregnant
women with a history of substance
abuse issues receive treatment for their
addiction, pre-natal care, parenting and
nutrition classes, as well as a many other
services. To date, nearly 275 healthy,
drug-free babies have been born since the
program’s inception in 1995.
First Step has been actively working with
other local and governmental agencies
in an effort to curb the prescription drug
epidemic that has swept the country,
and especially Sarasota County. First
Step works tirelessly to both improve the
quality of life, while at the same time,
cushioning the economic burden of the
area. Treatment programs are designed to
offer clients hope for a healthy, productive
future that also has a positive impact on
the community as a whole.
Make an impact; support First Step.
MEMBERS
Silvia Blanco
Keith Fitzgerald
Dana Keane
John Lambie
Capt. Wade McVay
Dr. Lawrence Miller
Capt. Richard Montemagno
Dr. Kevin O’Neil
Lynne D. Ross
Lee Peterson
Pepper Wakeland
SERVICES
Adult Detoxification
Adult Outpatient Counseling
Adult Residential Recovery Programs
Anger Alternatives Programming
Assessment and Referrals
Case Management
Co-occurring Disorders Programming
Crisis Stabilization
Drug Court
DUI & Drug Services
Early Intervention
Family Reunification Services & Support
G.E.D. Preparation
Halfway House
MISSION
Homeless Care
Individual and Group Therapy
Intervention
Marchman Act Referrals
Moral Reconation Therapy
Parenting Classes
Prevention Programs
Psychological Counseling
Senior Outreach
Sober Housing
Suboxone Treatment
Therapeutic Communities
Workforce Readiness Training
Youth Outpatient Counseling
First Step prevents and treats
alcohol and drug addictions,
and associated disorders.
We foster fully functioning,
productive individuals
by offering a full array of
services in partnership with
our community.
FIRST STEP PROVIDES SERVICES UNDER CONTRACTS FUNDED
BY THE FOLLOWING:
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Florida Department of Children & Families
Florida Department of Corrections
Sarasota County
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
United States Probation Office
ACHIEVEMENTS OF NOTE
Dave Beesley, President & CEO was named one of Biz 941’s Best Bosses in April 2011.
First Step won the John J. Cox Community Partner of the Year Award from the EDC.
Celebrated 5 year anniversary for Addictions Receiving Facility.
Recognized by Board of County Commissioners for 5th Anniversary of VIP-ER program.
Received “no recommendations” and three exemplary conformances from CARF following
three-year survey.
First Step completed a $561,939 renovation of the Residential Services Campus located
at 4613 North Washington Boulevard. This project was funded by Sarasota County’s
Community Housing Fund.
In January 2012, First Step broke ground on a new building that will sit adjacent to the
Residential Services Campus. This will be the home of First Step’s administrative staff
offices, as well as site of the Residential Campus kitchen, dining and laundry centers. The
building will also provide much-needed space for group presentations and family visits.
We look forward to its opening later in the year.
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CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
In FY 11, First Step served a total of 23,096 individuals, including
5,117 in substance abuse recovery programs and 17,979 in
community-based prevention and education programs.
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REFERRAL SOURCE
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Self & Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
Judicial System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Mental Health & Social Services . . . . 11%
Hospitals & Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%
Law Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
 Outpatient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73%
 Detoxification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
 Residential Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11%
CLIENT PROFILE BY AGE
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13-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%
18-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22%
25-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39%
40-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22%
50-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11%
60+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
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CLIENT PROFILE BY COUNTY OF RESIDENCE
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Sarasota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54%
Manatee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
DeSoto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%
Homeless/Indigent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
CLIENT PROFILE BY GENDER
 Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58%
 Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
CLIENT PROFILE BY
PRIMARY DRUG OF CHOICE
 Alcohol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35%
 Cocaine/Crack Cocaine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%
 Heroin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%
 Marijuana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
 Opiates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
 Prescription Medications. . . . . . . . . . . 36%
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F I N A N C I A L I N F O R M AT I O N
DIRECTORY
OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT
Awards & Grants
County & Local
Client Fees
Contributions
Interest & Investment Income
Rental Income
Other Income
$3,481,724
1,844,404
2,388,070
65,202
8,631
72,885
83,494
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1970 Main Street, 5th Floor
Sarasota, FL 34236
Total Operating Revenues & Support
$7,944,410
OPERATING EXPENSES
Programs & Services
Administration
$6,947,589
910,931
(Total Operating Expenses)
(7,858,520)
NET ASSETS
Changes in Net Assets from Operations
Capital Contribution
Loss on Disposal of Building & Equipment
Loss on Abandonment of Project
Net Assets Beginning of Year
Net Assets End of Year
$333,394
416,828
(24,021)
(145,303)
$6,082,749
$6,416,143
Year Ended June 30, 2011
Fiscal information prepared from financial statements of First
Step of Sarasota, Inc., as audited by Purvis Gray and Company,
Certified Public Accountants.
First Step is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. We rely on the
generosity of our donors and friends
to help fund programs, services and
capital improvements required to meet
the increasing need for substance
abuse recovery programs.
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SPECIAL SERVICES & ADDICTIONS
RECEIVING FACILITY
1726 18th Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
RESIDENTIAL CENTER
4613 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234
FAMILY SERVICES CENTER
1750 17th Street, Suite K2
Sarasota, FL 34234
COURT SERVICES
2075 Main Street, Suite 2A
Sarasota, FL 34237
OUTPATIENT OFFICES
1750 17th Street, Suite J2
Sarasota, FL 34234
6935 15th Street East
Suite 107
Sarasota, FL 34243
7810 South Tamiami Trail
Suite A-12
Venice, FL 34293
707 North 12th Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. complies
with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that
prohibit discrimination based on
age, color, disability, national origin,
race, religion or sex. It is unlawful to
retaliate against individuals or groups
on the basis of their participation
in a complaint of discrimination or
on the basis of their opposition to
discriminatory practices.
First Step depends on the individuals, businesses and foundations whose gifts help us make the most of our resources.
We gratefully acknowledge all annual donors as members of the First Step Medallion Society.
Platinum Medallion – gifts above
$5,000
Annette J. Hagens Memorial
Foundation
Glasser Schoenbaum Human
Services Center
Harold C. & Jacqueline F. Bladel
Foundation, Inc.
Eluned & Edward Russell
Charitable Foundation
Welch Family Foundation
Wilson-Wood Foundation
Gold Medallion – gifts between
$2,500 and $4,999
Keith Fitzgerald
The GTR Foundation Inc.
Halfacre Construction
Lee & Robert Peterson
Publix Super Markets Charities
Silver Medallion – gifts between
$1,000 and $2,499
Apisdorf Charitable Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
Richard & Sandra Carlson
Robert Geyer
Cavanaugh & Co.
Knox Family Foundation
Elizabeth & Perry LaBoone
Leslie Glass Foundation
N&M Cool Today
Reach Out Recovery
Sarasota County Aging Network
Sun and Fun RV Resort
SunTrust Bank
Bronze Medallion – gifts up to
$999
Geraldine Aaron
Peter Abbott
Advantica Eyecare
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
AIG Matching Grants Program
Helen Allen
Patricia Allen
AMI Kids Sarasota
Judy & Guy Amuso
Larry Arevalo
Thomas Arthur
Brenda Asher
Beverly Austgen
Linda Baglio
Stevan Bambarger
Teresa & Jose Luis Basurco
Greg Baumgardner
Caroline & Bill Beall
Elsa Beckerman
Neil Bedi
David Beesley
Beneva Flowers Helping Hands
Program
Bruce Berg
Rochelle Bernard
Bouchard Insurance
Brighthouse
Gene Brown
Dawn Marie Burcham
Elaine & Bruce Burton
Byron Family Corporation
CapTrust Advisors, LLC
Mollie & Ronald Cardamone
Tom Carroll
Vanessa Carusone
Cavanaugh & Co., CPA
Carrie Cermak
Taber Chadwick
Elaine & Mark Charyn
Vicki Ann Chatley
Catherine Ciccolella
Dr. Joseph Cipriani
City of Sarasota
Brenda & Rick Clarkson
Laura & Drew Clearie
Marilyn Cohen
Taylor & Stevan Collins
Colonial Life
Terry Cooper
Dr. William Crockett
CS&L CPA’s
Judith Cuppy
Daniel Davis
Davi & Valenti Movers
Dolores & Dick Dobbyn
Bennie & Robert Dods
Sue Doherty
Nancy Donnellan
Joan & William Doyle
Jim Eckes
Micki Evans
Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser,
Baron & Tirabassi, PA
Ferguson Ent.
Jeanine Flickner
The Florida Center for Child &
Family Development
Forty Carrots Family Center
Carol Fournier
Kelly & Steve French
Alynna & John Fricke
Sandy Fulkerson
Carolyn Garvey
Gateway Bank
Leigh Anne & Greg Geyer
Lorraine & Richard Gilmore
Brad Goddard
Marsha Goldsby
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order
of Eagles
Carol B. & Jules Green
Carol Green
Jim Greer
Brittany & Evan Guido
Jerilyn Hattendorf
Deborah Herrygers
Suzanne Hoffman
Rita Hollander
Tonya Hunter
Insignia Bank
Charlotte & Jonathan Isaacs
Christine Jennings
Monique Joannette
Monia Joblin
Carolyn Johnson
Dana Keane
Gerald Keane
Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Laura & Patrick Kiely
Marcy Klein
Hershel Kuykendall
Margaret Lachmann
Curtis Lavarello
Joan & Bartram Levenson
Liberty Savings Bank
Judith Liersch
Barbara J Lorry PHD
Lynn Ludecke
Manatee Glens
Barbara Mand
Judith & Donald March
Joe Marra
Amanda McConnell
Robert McEntee
Macie McGee
Graci & Dennis McGillicuddy
Lydia & Larry McIntire
Elyce McLaren
Cynthia McMullin
Sue & John Michael
Marlene Minzey
Richard Montemago
Sharon Newman
Northern Trust
Isabel & Randy Norton
Patricia Nygaard & Donald
Schoenbaum
Frank & Hazel O’Donnell
Odato Marketing Group
Margaret & Donald O’Leary
Maryrose & Kevin O’Neil
Donn & Barbara Osmon
The Out-of-Door Academy, Inc.
Patricia Owen
Dr. David Panting
Carol Papish
Nancy Park-Reid
Sandy Pass
Paychex
Virginia & Stuart Peltz
Joseph Popson & Lorraine Fox
Presbyterian Women of
Siesta Key Chapel
Professional Benefits, Inc.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Purvis Gray & Company
Elizabeth Rabbitt
Yen & Michael Reed
Suzanne Reiman
Riddell Law Group
Julienne Riddell
Jill & Raymond Riondet
Flori Roberts
Lynne D. Ross
Robert Rowe
Rusty Plumbing, Inc.
Blanche Rutman
Julie Salzman
SaraMana Business Products, Inc.
Sarasota Coalition on
Substance Abuse
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
Sarasota Specialty Pharmacy &
Wellness Center
John Savage
Patti Schimmel
Betty Schoenbaum
Eileen Scudder
Anne Seidman
Senior Home Companions, Inc.
Mary Anne Servian
Nancie Shaw
John J. Shea
Rita & Frank Shewer
Jan & Elliott Silverman
Barbara Smith
Duane Smith
Kathie Smith
Anna Marie Sochurek
Bill Spitler
Barbara Steinfirst
Stenten’s Golf Cart Accessories
Susan Stewart
Diane Otis Stirling
Don Stuart
Cindy Stuhley
SuperChem
Christine Svenson
Judy Swanson
T&T Shell
Anne-Marie Tardif
Susan Thomas
Marjorie Tick
Tidemark Financial Services, Inc.
Tracy Law
Karen Tranter
Martha Troyer
Pam Truitt
Judith & Ross Tucker
Stephanie Tucker
United Way of Northeast Florida
United Way of Sarasota County
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
Verna Urbanski
VoiceTech
Paula Wakeland
Wallace Welch & Willingham, Inc.
Sue Weeks
Edy Weinberger
Sheila & Charles Weiss
Barbara & Frank Wheeler
Conni Wheeler
Wilde Honda
Windstream
Kathleen Wingate Goff
Sora Yelin
Jim Young
Tony Zanoni
Janice Zarro
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