Sobriety House Inc - Stepping Stone

Historic Nonprofit in a Home-Like Setting

Founded in 1967, Sobriety House is Colorado’s oldest licensed nonprofit treatment center. The Stepping Stone program is based in a 14-bed Victorian house in Denver’s Capitol Hill, a walkable neighborhood near the Denver Botanic Gardens and York Street Club. Its small size and residential setting create a close-knit, supportive environment where recovery feels grounded and personal.

Residential Programs with Built-In Progression

Treatment begins with Intensive Residential care, a structured 28-day program with daily therapy groups, weekly counseling, and skills training in relapse prevention and stress management. Clients can then transition to longer-term residential support, attending evening groups and individual sessions while resuming work, school, or volunteer roles during the day. This step-down model allows people to regain independence while maintaining accountability.

Outpatient Options for Flexible Support

Sobriety House also offers intensive outpatient (IOP) and traditional outpatient (TOP) programs. IOP provides a 12-week evening schedule of group and individual sessions for those needing accountability and community, while TOP offers a weekly support group for ongoing connection. Services integrate evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused counseling, and telehealth therapy.

Distinctive Features and Supportive Services

Beyond clinical care, clients benefit from unique elements like healthy meals prepared by an in-house chef and animal-assisted support with registered therapy rabbits. Recovery support includes job and housing assistance, peer mentoring, social skills development, and suicide prevention services. Special programs prioritize groups like pregnant women, veterans, and families. These layers of care reflect the facility’s mission of keeping recovery within reach for all.