Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare - Stepping Stone
4001 John Street, Evansville, IN 47714
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Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., established in 1971 as one of Indiana's 24 community mental health centers, has been a leader in providing comprehensive behavioral health services across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties, with substance use treatment available statewide.
Serving over 9,100 individuals annually through 15 locations and a dedicated team of more than 300 professionals, the organization is committed to partnering with communities to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that improves wellness and reduces stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.
Guided by the core values of community, excellence, and integrity, and the vision of 'Improving Lives Together,' Southwestern offers a wide range of integrated services including acute psychiatric care, 24-hour crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, medication-assisted treatment, residential and transitional programs (such as Stepping Stone for addictions and Stepping Forward for pregnant women), school-based and home-based family support, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), supervised group living, older adult consultations, employee assistance programs, high-fidelity wraparound for youth, tobacco recovery, and specialized nursing and gatekeeper services for state hospital transitions.
Targeting children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults facing mental illnesses, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and life challenges, Southwestern emphasizes a person-centered, collaborative approach that treats the whole individual, promotes recovery through coping skills, family involvement, and community resources, and ensures accessibility via telehealth, sliding fee scales, and partnerships with local entities to foster healthier, more fulfilling lives.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
The treatment continuum at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare - Stepping Stone spans from ASAM 3.5 clinically managed residential care to intensive outpatient programming. Their clinical teams heavily feature the Matrix Model, offered in morning and evening tracks to accommodate varied schedules. For those needing ongoing support, they also provide supervised group living and community-based telehealth options.
Therapies
The care approach utilizes a robust blend of evidence-based models, including EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. A highly unique offering is AcuDetox, a specialized ear acupuncture protocol provided to help manage withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and insomnia. Physicians avoid prescribing addictive medications, focusing instead on collaborative therapies and relapse prevention techniques.
Addictions
Clinicians at the facility treat a broad spectrum of addictions, emphasizing a collaborative plan of care that aims to stop problematic substance use. A standout feature is their dedicated tobacco recovery program, which utilizes the 5A Model and carbon monoxide screening. Care for subsequent alcohol and drug addiction is comprehensively managed by an on-site addiction medicine provider.
Conditions
As a certified community mental health center, the organization is deeply equipped to handle complex co-occurring disorders. Clinical specialists regularly treat trauma, profound anxiety, depression, and severe persistent mental illnesses like bipolar disorder. An addiction psychiatric nurse practitioner ensures that these underlying conditions are integrated seamlessly into each recovery plan.
Issues
Beyond treating the core diagnosis, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare - Stepping Stone actively addresses the surrounding life challenges that complicate recovery. Clients have access to targeted support for anger management, profound grief, and complex family dynamics. Their pioneering Jail-Based Competency Restoration program even provides direct interventions for individuals facing significant legal barriers.
Programs
Stepping Forward for Women operates as a standout transitional track that provides priority housing for pregnant mothers. Across all residential stays, the structure introduces clients to local 12-Step meetings and relies heavily on the Matrix Model. Staff also offer High Fidelity Wraparound programming to support the entire household when complex youth interventions are necessary.
On-site
Amenities
The physical residential center provides a secure environment with separate living units for men and women. Residents have access to daily comforts like a shared kitchen area, on-site laundry, private rooms, and welcoming lounge spaces to foster peer connection. The atmosphere relies on 24/7 security to help individuals focus entirely on building a steady foundation for recovery.
Coverage
Payment
True to its mission of community access, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare - Stepping Stone believes in providing care regardless of an individual's financial standing. Administrative staff accept traditional Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance plans like Anthem, Aetna, and Cigna. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, the center features explicit self-payment rates and a sliding fee discount scale based on income.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
This behavioral network serves a wide demographic across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties, while residential drug treatment is open to anyone residing in Indiana. They treat children, adolescents, young adults, and seniors, ensuring age-appropriate care for every stage of life. Distinctive transitional tracks highlight their commitment to vulnerable populations, including dedicated transitional housing for new mothers.
Languages
Additional Services
Comprehensive wraparound support forms the backbone of the recovery journey here, highlighted by Assertive Community Treatment teams and dedicated case management. Clients benefit from peer recovery services and medication management navigated through an on-site Genoa pharmacy. Additionally, weekend family education classes are held regularly to integrate loved ones into the healing process.
About
Facility Info
Located in Evansville, Indiana, this facility operates as a nonprofit community health center firmly embedded in the local landscape since 1971. The organizational infrastructure allows them to maintain fifteen different service locations to remove geographic barriers to care. Accessibility remains a priority, with accommodations including translation services and community-based therapy that meets individuals directly in their homes.
Credentials
Accreditations
The clinical quality here is firmly established by Joint Commission accreditation, reflecting a deep commitment to rigorous operational standards. Furthermore, both the ASAM 3.5 and 3.1 residential programs are certified by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions. Their transitional housing also notably holds a Level IV Certification from the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residences.
- 4001 John Street, Evansville, IN 47714
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