StepOne Service Mercy Hospital

01/29/2026

STL Real Talk

A series developed by StepOne Service to provide updates to our community members regarding emerging initiatives and challenges within the Greater St. Louis area.

We continue this series with a post to raise awareness about commercial facade improvement grants being an opportunity to strengthen our recovery infrastructure. Through this program, property owners and tenants can apply for forgivable loans ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to improve their building facades, contributing to a vibrant, welcoming streetscape that attracts customers and investment, pouring more opportunities for growth in our community. Our environment is a HUGE factor in recovery from SUD.

Thoughtful facade investments can:

1. Improve safety through lighting and visibility

2. Reduce stigma by making services look intentional and permanent

3. Help support services integrate into neighborhoods without displacement

Thoughts?

01/26/2026

Support matters—but how we support matters, too. Healthy accountability empowers recovery. Co‑dependence quietly exhausts it.

Supporting someone doesn’t mean carrying it all. Here are some healthy ways to be an accountabili-buddy.

01/26/2026

01/14/2026

The mantra “progress not perfection” is such an important line in recovery. It teaches us that it is good to do the best we can. It may even remind you that recovery is worth enduring the life long process of balancing progress and set backs. We’re here to help you overcome barriers to progressing into a lifestyle of recovery.

01/13/2026

STL Real Talk

A series developed by StepOne Service to provide updates to our community members regarding emerging initiatives and challenges within the Greater St. Louis area.

We begin this series with an urgent update: Carfentanil has re-emerged in the local illicit drug supply, increasing the risk of overdose and reinforcing the need for access to care.

01/08/2026

STL Real Talk is a series developed by StepOne Service to provide updates to our community members regarding emerging initiatives and challenges within the Greater St. Louis area. We begin this series with an urgent update: carfentanil has re-emerged in the local illicit drug supply, increasing the risk of overdose and reinforcing the need for access to care.

01/08/2026

St. Louis Real Talk

01/05/2026

A hangover usually fades in a day. But if symptoms linger—tremors, nausea, vomiting, anxiety—it may be more than a hangover .On National Hangover Day, we want to gently remind you: daily or heavy drinking changes the body, and ongoing symptoms can be a sign of alcohol withdrawal. You don’t have to guess or push through it alone.

Reach out and we'll connect you to the right resource. Visit: https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/

12/29/2025

Winter can feel heavy, but small routines can make a big difference. Finding small ways to support your body—like getting Vitamin D, drinking plenty of water, or trying warm lemon water in the morning—can make the season feel lighter. Keep your routines and stay connected to others to protect your mental health and be supported, especially in the winter months.

12/29/2025

Many people delay treatment during the holidays to keep things “normal,” but your wellbeing can’t wait. Getting help now is a gift to yourself and your future. Recovery doesn’t take away from your family; it gives them the gift of more years with you. StepOne Service is here to walk with you, even through the uncomfortable moments.

If you or a loved one needs help, contact us today: https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/