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Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone

4001 John Street, Evansville, IN 47714

4.1 48 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care9 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care2.1 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.81 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 48 Google reviews (4.1★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Evansville, Indiana, located at 4001 John Street.

Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone compares

  • #1of 10 ranked programs in Evansville in our 2026 ranking. See the Evansville ranking
  • ✓Offers detox: only 7 of 15 programs in Evansville do.
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 5 of 15 programs in Evansville do.
  • ✓Accepts military insurance (TRICARE): 7 of 15 programs in Evansville do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Oxford House ManaEvansville · under 1 mi
  2. Oxford House SanchoEvansville · under 1 mi
  3. Oxford House EmoryEvansville · under 1 mi

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, The Joint Commission
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Vanderburgh County, IN

15Treatment facilities
7Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
6Offer 24-hour care

Vanderburgh County, IN has 15 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 180,387 residents. 7 facilities in the county list detox services, including Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 39 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 21.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address4001 John Street
Evansville, IN 47714
Facility's own phone812-473-3144
Websitesouthwestern.org

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Questions about Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone

What services does Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone offer?

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone offer detox?

Yes. Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone accredited?

Yes. Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone treat?

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Vanderburgh County, IN?

Vanderburgh County, IN has 15 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 180,387 residents: 7 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone rank among rehab centers in Evansville?

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone is #1 of 10 ranked programs in Evansville in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What are the closest alternatives to Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Mana (Evansville, under 1 miles), Oxford House Sancho (Evansville, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Emory (Evansville, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone's Google rating?

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone has a 4.1-star rating from 48 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone directly at 812-473-3144. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone. Our helpline is not affiliated with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Stepping Stone.

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