12 East Diamond Avenue Suite A, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 12 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is a private provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Montgomery County, MD has 33 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 1,082,273 residents. 9 facilities in the county list detox services. 97 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.9 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.
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center accepts medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Montgomery County, MD has 33 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 1,082,273 residents: 9 list detox services, 13 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 10 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center is #1 of 3 ranked programs in Gaithersburg 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are MRB Counseling Services Inc (Gaithersburg, under 1 miles), Family Health Center – Psychological Services (Gaithersburg, 1.1 miles), and Ryan Rehabilitation LLC – Montgomery Village Office (Montgomery Village, 2.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center has a 5.0-star rating from 80 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center directly at 301-366-0226. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Stepping Stone Treatment Program Center.
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