Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Stepping Stone

High-Intensity Residential Care for Adults

Stepping Stone Residential is a clinically managed, high-intensity program for adults who need more structure than outpatient care can provide. Most clients stay for 3–4 weeks, with programming that runs from early morning to evening, creating a steady rhythm of treatment, education, and daily living support.

Gender-Specific Units

Men and women live and receive services in separate units that do not intermingle during the residential stay. This structure is designed to give clients space to focus on recovery with peers who share similar experiences. The program also serves women who are pregnant or postpartum and offers specialized support for people who have experienced sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, or other trauma.

Full-Day Programming and Therapeutic Services

Days at Stepping Stone Residential include a mix of group, individual, and family therapy. Treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and 12-step work, along with substance use counseling and trauma-focused counseling. Psychoeducational classes help clients better understand substance use, mental health, and triggers, while peer recovery services offer connection with others who understand the realities of early recovery.

Skills Training and Practical Case Management

Beyond therapy, Stepping Stone builds day-to-day skills that support life after rehab. Skills training and social skills development give clients tools for communicating, managing emotions, and handling daily responsibilities. Case management services can help with housing needs, accessing social services, and navigating community resources. Transportation assistance is available, which can reduce a major barrier to both entering and completing residential care.

Preparing for Life After Residential Treatment

The residential stay is designed as a starting point rather than an endpoint. Discharge planning begins before clients leave the program so they have a clear next step, whether that means stepping down to another level of care or connecting with community resources. The team offers aftercare and continuing-care connections, naloxone and overdose education, recovery coaching, mentoring and peer support, and an introduction to local self-help groups, so clients do not have to rebuild their lives and routines alone once they return home.

Client Reviews

Based on recent client feedback, most reviewers describe caring staff, helpful programming, and meaningful progress in recovery. A smaller number report concerns about staff interactions, admissions decisions, and how difficult situations are handled.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many reviewers say the program helped them get sober and stay that way, giving them tools and structure for long-term recovery. A small number felt it did not meet more complex mental health needs. "They gave me the tools I needed to make this possible"
• Staff & Care Experience (75% positive): Clients frequently highlight counselors and recovery staff as supportive and willing to go above and beyond. A few describe inconsistent attitudes or interactions. "I felt like the staff truly cared for me and other patients."
• Facility & Environment (55% positive): Several reviewers appreciate the overall environment and meals. Others report feeling unsafe or mistreated, especially when discharged or asked to leave. "And the food is amazing !!!! Don’t think twice call them now !!!"
• Support & Community (90% positive): Many people mention group work, classes, and peer support as motivating, helping them rebuild routine, confidence, and connection in early recovery. "Never Friendlier or more accepting of anyone for anything!"