Founded in 1976, Stepping Stone is a non-profit alcohol and drug recovery agency that offers a variety of social model recovery programs incorporating the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.*
MISSION:
To create, improve and deliver alcohol and other drug treatment, HIV and other heath interventions, recovery, education and prevention services specializing in the challenges of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities of the San Diego region.
VISION:
With a caring and safe environment and holistic treatment, every individual has the ability to live a balanced life free of addiction.
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:
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 familiar with addiction 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.
*Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc. is not endorsed, financed or in any way affilitated with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Stepping Stone is grateful for the support of many individuals, organizations, companies and foundations that support our work of saving lives through treatment and recovery.
2010 Grant Awards
Stepping Stone is grateful for support from the GLTimes
and it’s publisher Michael Portantino.
2008-2009 Grant Awards
The California Endowment
Drug Policy Alliance
San Diego County Employees Charitable Organization (CECO)
HIV Funding Collaborative
Transgender Day of Empowerment – Community Award
The Estate of Robert J.Fleming
2007-2008 Grant Awards
County of San Diego – Ron Roberts. Supervisor
Cush Family
HIV Funding Collaborative
San Diego County Employees Charitable Organization (CECO)
Weingart-Price Fund
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