Stepping Stones Counseling PLLC

Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services offers two levels of outpatient addiction treatment for people in Missoula and across Western Montana: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These levels of care are designed for individuals who are committed to recovery while maintaining their responsibilities at home, work, or school — making them a practical foundation for longer-term, community-based recovery rather than a temporary pause from everyday life.

The Intensive Outpatient Program is particularly suited to people who need more frequent clinical contact and structured group support during earlier or more demanding periods of their recovery. Both programs are offered through a Montana State-approved clinic, giving clients confidence in the quality and accountability of the care they are receiving. Chemical dependency evaluations are also available, helping to clarify the appropriate level of care and guide the treatment process from the start.

At Stepping Stones, recovery is understood as something that happens in community, not in isolation. The clinic integrates peer support specialists into its care model — people with their own lived experience of recovery who walk alongside clients through the outpatient process. This kind of peer-rooted connection is a meaningful part of what distinguishes community-based outpatient treatment from more clinical-only approaches.

Care management services help clients navigate the practical side of sustaining recovery, from coordinating services to addressing barriers that can arise between appointments. Group therapy sessions create shared accountability and connection among people working toward similar goals. Together, these elements reflect a treatment environment that extends support beyond the individual session and into the fabric of daily recovery life in Missoula.

Stepping Stones Behavioral Health is designed to meet people where they are. The clinic specifically serves women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and court-ordered clients — reflecting a deliberate focus on populations that may face unique challenges in finding affirming, accessible outpatient care. Treating both substance use disorders and gambling disorders, the clinic addresses a wider range of behavioral health needs than many outpatient programs in the region.

The clinic's intake and evaluation process, grounded in chemical dependency evaluations, helps ensure that clients are matched with the right level of care from the beginning. For individuals in the Missoula area or elsewhere in Western Montana who are looking for an outpatient recovery program that centers community, peer connection, and flexible access, Stepping Stones provides a structured and supportive environment to build on.

Stepping Stones Behavioral Health accepts a wide range of payment options, including Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, and self-pay. A sliding scale fee structure and financial assistance are also available, reflecting the clinic's stated commitment to providing addiction treatment at a reasonable cost. This breadth of payment options is especially significant for people in Western Montana, where access to affordable outpatient treatment can be a real barrier to long-term recovery.

The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from its office at 202 Brooks Street, Suite 300 in Missoula. To learn more or to inquire about starting an outpatient or IOP program, contact Stepping Stones directly at (406) 926-1453 or by email at [email protected].