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Stories from Former Stepping Stone Residents

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April 11, 2016

24 years of sobriety started at Stepping Stone – Story from a former resident

In November of 1991 I was reaching the end of an almost 15 year run as an alcoholic and drug addict. I was 30, homeless and living under bridges, a

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March 17, 2016

A former resident goes on to represent those living with HIV

Another story from a former resident showing hope restored and the spirit of service coming alive. For years, drug-addiction has deprived me of a

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January 22, 2016

Looking back after 32 years sober

A story from a former resident named Mary. Last May, it was 32 ago that I walked up the front steps of an older, a bit worse for wear house that I

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September 18, 2015

A Note from Mom: “My son found Stepping Stone, a sanctuary that brought him back to life.”

A former resident's mother shares her story. In the last newsletter we shared a resident’s story. Here is a note given to us by that Resident’s

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September 1, 2015

“How I found myself at Stepping Stone” – Story from a former resident

A story from a former resident. I was 15 when I entered my first drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Junior high, and high school, had proven to

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Stepping Stone

Serving the LGBTQ Community
since 1976

3767 Central Avenue
San Diego CA 92105

Call: 619/278-0777

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800.855.7100 (English)
800.855.7200 (Spanish)
TTY — 711

Stepping Stone of San Diego is Licensed and Certified by the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) License and Certification Number: 370008DN Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
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3928 Illinois Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Call: 619/763-1140

 

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