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About Stepping Stones Unit at Meadville Medical Center
Stepping Stones Unit at Meadville Medical Center is a substance use treatment facility located at 1034 Grove Street in Meadville, Pennsylvania, within Crawford County. Operating as part of Meadville Medical Center’s health system, the unit brings hospital-level infrastructure to addiction care — a meaningful distinction for individuals who need medically supervised detox rather than a standalone outpatient program.
The facility offers three levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, and an outpatient program. Medical detox is available for individuals requiring supervised withdrawal management, providing a clinically monitored environment during the acute phase of stopping substance use. Residential treatment follows for those who need continued structure after detox, while the outpatient program supports individuals at an earlier stage or transitioning down from a higher level of care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a confirmed therapeutic method used within the program. The unit also addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, recognizing that many individuals seeking detox and addiction treatment are also managing mental health conditions such as trauma or PTSD. This integrated focus on both substance use and mental health is built into the program’s clinical framework.
Stepping Stones specifically serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, making it one of the few addiction treatment programs in the Meadville area with a confirmed accommodation for this population. The program accepts a broad range of payment sources — Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay — reducing financial barriers for Crawford County residents seeking medical detox or residential care. For intake information, the unit can be reached directly at (814) 333-5810.
- Medical detox offered within a medical center setting, providing hospital-level oversight during withdrawal management
- Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addresses co-occurring mental health conditions including trauma and PTSD alongside substance use
- Confirmed accommodations for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals — uncommon among detox programs in the region
- Full continuum from medical detox through residential treatment to outpatient programming at a single facility
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay, covering the broadest range of payers in the area