Overview
- Updated On:
- June 23, 2023
Description
The “We are Stepping Stone” project was designed to showcase the diversity and breadth of our community.
We are Stepping Stone aims to help end the stigma surrounding recovery from alcohol and substance abuse, as well as remind people struggling with addiction, and their loved ones, that help is available and no one has to deal with this issue alone. The portraits, with beautiful San Diego landmarks and life happening in the background, illustrate the joy and pride of so many members of our Stepping Stone family.
What makes our community so one of a kind? Anyone who has ever participated in Stepping Stone’s programming can tell you that this organization has an innate magic, reflective of the beautiful relationships and memories that are built here. Still, Stepping Stone transcends what happens in groups and meetings. What happens here ripples out and changes the lives of partners, spouses, parents, siblings, friends — the list is virtually inexhaustible.
The images in this gallery are of volunteers, staff, residents, outpatient clients, donors, supporters, family members, friends, neighbors, even city officials. Virtually everyone in the San Diego recovery community (and beyond) is a part of the Stepping Stone story. Who is Stepping Stone? I am Stepping Stone. You are Stepping Stone.
We are Stepping Stone.
Founded in 1976, Stepping Stone is a non-profit alcohol and drug recovery agency that offers a variety of treatment and recovery programs incorporating evidence-based best practices.
As an organization dedicated to helping individuals who want to be treated for their alcohol and other drug problems with their co-occurring disorders, Stepping Stone believes in:
- Celebrating the diversity of the communities in which we live by being inclusive and accepting
- Providing a safe and healing environment that encourages health of the mind, body and spirit
- Meeting the needs of those in recovery so they may celebrate courageous, balanced living
- Being trustworthy to and with our clients and other stakeholders
- Providing professional, effective services that are cutting-edge, integrated and progressive
- Being supportive and compassionate
- With a caring and safe environment and holistic treatment, every individual has the ability to live a balanced life free of addiction
MISSION STATEMENT
“To create, improve and deliver alcohol and other drug treatment, HIV and other health interventions, recovery, education and prevention services specializing in the challenges of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities of the San Diego region.”
For more information, please visit Stepping Stone San Diego
