Located in Gaithersburg, MD, Stepping Stone Treatment Prog Center offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, online therapy, relapse prevention counseling and trauma-specific therapy, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men, women and young adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment and
intensive outpatient program.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Stepping Stone Treatment Prog Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Stepping Stone Treatment Prog Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)