Stepping Stones

1621 Theodore Street
Joliet, IL - 60435
(815) 744-4555

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Stepping Stones offers mens and womens recovery homes that provide alcohol and drug-free living environments with structure and peer-led recovery support groups where individuals in early recovery can establish a healthy lifestyle. They offer a variety of on-going support services free of charge for individuals in recovery. Services: Referrals and care coordination for medical, dental, mental health and a variety of other needs Alcohol and other drug testing Transportation assistance Life skills development (GED) Parenting skills classes Self-help group meetings Recreational activities

Mission Statement: Stepping Stones is dedicated to providing substance use disorder treatment and related mental health services even if persons served are unable to pay for the cost of services.

Services: Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Parti

Fees: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Insurances: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Stepping Stones, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?