Stepping Stone of San Diego – Residential – San Diego, California
3767 Central Avenue, San Diego, California, 92105
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
Located in San Diego, California, Stepping Stone of San Diego is a specialist rehabilitation facility that offers comprehensive treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders and alcohol and drug addiction, with a main emphasis on the LGBTQ population. Although Stepping Stone’s services are specifically designed to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community, anyone from other backgrounds are invited to engage in their programs.
Stepping Stone utilizes a social model of rehabilitation that places a strong emphasis on the value of peer and community support in the healing process. In a collaborative setting where people develop essential life skills and coping mechanisms via shared experiences and mutual support, clients live and work with around thirty other people.
At Stepping Stone, the residential program is tailored to each client’s unique requirements and is based on evidence-based techniques. Upon arrival, a systematic orientation procedure is used to acquaint new residents with the program. They are connected with a “buddy”—a fellow resident who offers support and responds to any inquiries they may have—during this period. Additionally, a main counselor and therapist are appointed to each client, and they will collaborate closely with them throughout their rehabilitation process.
Stepping Stone gives new participants a clear picture of what to anticipate during their stay by providing a comprehensive “day in the life of a resident” overview, which helps clients get adjusted to the program. As crucial elements of the program’s social model, residents are also encouraged to assume responsibilities within the community, such as volunteering for kitchen duty and other group activities.
In order to guarantee that people can get the treatment they need, Stepping Stone provides a sliding scale charge schedule and accepts a number of health insurance programs, including Medi-Cal.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Hospital inpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
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Most private insurances accepted