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Since 1976, Stepping Stone's mission has been providing LGBTQ+ specialized addiction recovery, mental health and housing programs for our community.

We are one of the only nonprofits in the nation specializing in q***r recovery.

10/31/2026

🌈 Pride has always been a big part of Stepping Stone!

For decades, celebrating Pride has been one of our most cherished traditions. But Pride is about so much more than a parade. It's about being proud of who we are, the journeys we've taken, and how far we've come.

At Stepping Stone, we've always believed that everyone deserves a place where they can be themselves, feel accepted, and build a life they're proud of.

Do you remember celebrating Pride with Stepping Stone? Who do you recognize in these photos? Share your memories in the comments! ❤️

10/30/2026

No one does Halloween like Stepping Stone! 🎃👻 Our staff went all out for a day of potluck treats, costumes and games! Who do you think won the costume contest? 🏆

Our clients and residents brought the sparkle to their own drag contest, and we had pumpkin carving, big laughs, and so much community spirit. Huge thanks to our alumni for leading the spirit of sober fun and always make our clients feel special 🧡

10/30/2026

Easy to pull off. Pairs well with candy.

10/30/2026

Yesterday our residential facility had some special visitors. Leaders from The San Diego LGBT Community Center, Element Q Healing Center, Impulse San Diego, Integrated Behavioral Health Group, OUTBio San Diego, and Clearview Treatment Programs came through for a tour and a conversation about how we can support mental health in San Diego together.

Strong partnerships start with showing up, and these folks did. Thank you for the time, the questions, and the work you do for our community.

10/29/2026

Five reasons to be proud at Hillcrest Honors on Monday, November 16.

Alice Henry receives the Lifetime Achievement award. Sarafina Scapicchio receives the Health Champion award. Andrew Picard receives the Community Changemaker award. Kelly Cruse receives the Fabulous LGBTQ Ally award. Maya Glitterzone and Gabbie Pineda both receive the Fabulous Drag Entertainer award. Michael “Mikee” Vera and Joshua Dunn both receive the Fabulous Community Activist award.

Congratulations, all. ❤️

10/28/2026

🎃 A spooky time of year is upon us! 👻

As Halloween approaches, we're bringing back some fun and spooky memories from Stepping Stone's past!

Here are three photos to get us started. Who do you recognize? What Halloween memories do you have from your time at Stepping Stone?

Have some Halloween photos of your own? Share them in the comments or send them to us. We'd love to feature more in an upcoming post!

Happy haunting! 🎃

10/24/2026

These photos come from former Stepping Stone Program Manager Jeff Best (and perhaps the world’s most photogenic staff member!).

All taken during his years at Stepping Stone, they capture some wonderful memories of him and the team he worked with.

Thank you, Jeff, for sharing these photos with us. You hold a special place in so many people’s hearts.

Who do you recognize? Share your memories of Jeff and these moments in the comments!

10/23/2026

Two good visits this week.

Our development team welcomed Luan Nguyen, Community Health Specialist at DAP Health, to our residential program to talk through our history, our programs and our services. Partners who know our doors make it easier for people to walk through them. Thank you, Luan.

Sarafina and the development team also met with Councilmember Jennifer Campbell's office to discuss ongoing support for our outpatient programs and the people they serve. Thank you to the Councilmember's team for making the time.

10/23/2026

Practice counts.

10/23/2026

Barry Leach came out to a childhood friend in Texas, and that's what she told him. Years later, sober, he told her he was an alcoholic. She said the same thing. Barry went on to write AA's Living Sober. His story, and the stories of the people who went first, are in today's email for LGBTQ History Month.

Read more at https://steppingstonesd.org/blog/the-people-who-went-first/

Address

3767 Central Avenue
San Diego, CA
92105

Telephone

+16195844010

Website

http://www.SteppingStoneSD.org/

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