979 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 979 Pleasant Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is a nonprofit provider. The Women’s Program program is operated by Steppingstone Inc.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicaid and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
979 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Facility's own contact508-984-1880 · steppingstoneinc.org
Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program accepts medicaid and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.
Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors (female clients only). Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program directly at 508-984-1880. To compare Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Steppingstone Inc – Women’s Program.
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