Admission Requirements

People who are seeking residential alcohol and other drug treatment services are required to read and complete our admissions and screening packet. You may get this packet at our Residential office at 3767 Central Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105 or download it here.

Downloading the screening packet is for your convenience. We only accept screening packets in person. For your protection and privacy, do not mail, email or fax screening packets.

Everyone seeking treatment in our programs must complete the following:

• Obtain a TB (tuberculosis) skin test
• If skin test is positive or if individual seeking treatment is HIV positive, a letter stating the results of a chest x-ray is required.
• Individuals seeking treatment who are HIV positive will need to provide a third party verification of diagnosis. All are Welcome!

For more information about admission please contact Pam Highfill at (619) 584-4010 x 117 or click here to send her an email.

All are Welcome!
Screening is done during the 1st Things 1st group held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. by Pam Highfill at (619) 584-4010 x 117 or click here to send her an email. Screening packets are required for anyone seeking treatment in a Stepping Stone program. To prepare for your screening you may download the screening packet prior to your appointment.

Downloads:

• Screening Packet

Your screening packet will be reviewed by the Intake Coordinator. You are required to take a TB (tuberculosis) skin test to be eligible for program screening. If Stepping Stone's programs are not the appropriate level of treatment for you, you will be given referrals to the appropriate facilities. We realize that finding services can be frustrating and difficult at times. When there are no openings for intakes, you will be asked to attend the screening and intake group, an on-site relapse prevention group as well as attend 2 self-help meetings until an opening is available. The Screening and Intake Group provides support and an overview of programming. Staff will answer any questions you may have at that time. Stepping Stone is committed to welcoming and assisting people who come to our doors.

Welcoming Policy

Stepping Stone welcomes all individuals for services related to alcohol and drug addiction, and those in need of life-threatening recovery from co-occurring conditions. It is our mission to primarily serve the Gay and Lesbian community. However, we recognize that our clients often have other medical and psychiatric conditions that interact with and impact their addiction. We are committed to providing the most holistic and comprehensive recovery and treatment services for clients. In order to help clients achieve the best stabilization in all areas, we recognize the importance of integrating attention to these other medical and psychiatric issues throughout the treatment process at Stepping Stone. It is part of our program to provide referrals and support for linkages to services related to these other co-occurring conditions and to incorporate those services into the client's treatment plan and recovery process.

It is recognized that when a person enters Stepping Stone, he/she is reaching out for help and deserves a welcoming response. We take responsibility for assisting each person to make sure that he/she is connected to a relationship that integrates attention to his/her multiple needs while in addiction treatment. In addition, we are committed to making sure that the appropriate resources and referrals are made available whether the individual will be admitted to our treatment facility or not. The life of each person is precious, and we have an important part in welcoming him/her into sober, healthy living, including recovery from co-existing medical and psychiatric conditions.

If you have an experience that is different from what is described above, please feel free to contact the Director of Residential Services, Pam Highfill 619-584-4010 X117. We appreciate and value your input.