Overview

Stepping Stone, Inc. is a residential transitional living facility for young men (ages 16-21) in the custody of WV DoHS (formerly DHHR).

Residents at Stepping Stone, Inc. have an opportunity to live in a healthy and positive environment that fosters building permanent supportive networks, educational achievement, and skills for independence.

We are a community-based program in a semi-rural setting. Residents attend public school, have jobs at nearby businesses, and participate in larger community life at community centers, festivals and celebrations, religious organizations (at their choice), and with other non-profit entities.

We are a member of the WV Child Care Association and a funded partner of the Tygart Valley United Way. We are accredited through COA, the accrediting wing of Social Current.

Please refer any questions directly to us using our Contact page (far right tab on the top of this page).

The mission of Stepping Stone, Inc. is to teach adolescent males to be positively self-reliant through behavior modification that fosters a positive self-image, academic skills, vocational skills, respect for society, and personal responsibility.

Our vision is to become the state leader in helping young men thrive.

Services Provided

The following clinical services are provided for our residents:

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Individual Transition Planning

  • Clinical Evaluations

  • Basic Living Skills

  • Case Management

  • Casey Life Skills Assessment

  • Independent Living Skills

  • Education and Training for Preventing Human Trafficking

  • Group Counseling

  • Substance Abuse Assessment & Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Psychological Evaluations

  • Medical, Dental & Optical Care

  • Medication Assessments

  • Nursing Assessments

Who We Serve

In order to be considered for the program, candidates must be:

  • Adolescent male, between the ages of 16-21, AND

  • Suitable for community-based Residential Transitional Living,

  • In the custody of the WV DHHR (no private referrals)

If you are a WV DHHR worker and have a male child's case that you believe may qualify him for our program, please visit our Contact page to submit your referral by e-mail. You can also call or fax us at the numbers listed on the left. Private referrals are not accepted.