StepOne Service Mercy Hospital

11/10/2025

November is National Gratitude Month—a time to pause, reflect and feel thankful for the people in your life. Gratitude fuels healing and reminds us how far we've come.

At StepOne Service, we're grateful for our patients, partners and team. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your recovery story.

11/10/2025

10/29/2025

Fear-based prevention messages might grab attention—but they don’t change behavior. Programs that rely on scare tactics or one-time assemblies show no long-term effect on substance use and may even reduce trust between students and adults. Real prevention empowers young people with skills, support, and follow-up—not fear.

We support approaches that strengthen—not shame—our youth. Let's go beyond ""Just Say No"" and provide prevention education that inspires and teaches decision-making skills that have the greatest long-term impact.

10/29/2025

Prevention works best when it empowers young people with real-life skills—not scare tactics. The most effective youth programs focus on coping, decision-making, and confidence-building, supported by trained facilitators and ongoing engagement.

At StepOne Service, we believe knowledge is powerful—but skills and connection are what make prevention last. 💙

10/29/2025

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

According to the "Survivors and Substance Abuse" report by the Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) women with a recent history of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) had nearly six times the risk of problematic alcohol use compared to women with no IPV history.

StepOne is here to connect you to all types of resources when you need help - not just SUD issues. If you need support for domestic violence issues, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

https://www.facebook.com/BatteredWomensJusticeProject

10/15/2025

Finding substance use disorder (SUD) treatment can feel overwhelming. You deserve to talk with someone who understands and truly cares about your health as you navigate a chronic illness. StepOne Service team is here to support you.

Every day, while planning discharges for our own patients, we stay closely connected to providers and resources so we can share the most up-to-date options to help you overcome barriers to care.

Where to begin --> Contact your local StepOne Service for guidance and timely connections to treatment—we’ll help you find the resources that fit your needs. To learn more, visit: https://steponeservice.com

10/15/2025

Patient Testimonial from Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. We are so grateful for the patients who take the time to provide this feedback and let us know about their experience. It helps us to be better when necessary and reminds us why we do what we do.

Do you know someone who is looking for the tools to make a change in their life? See the comments for details. ⬇

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

Patient Testimonial from St. Joseph Medical Center, which speaks to how wonderful our Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, and all of the medical staff is when assisting a patient going through withdrawal management. We are so grateful to our hospital partners for helping us help patients take this critical step toward a more-fulfilling life.

09/30/2025

September is Recovery Month—a time to honor those taking their first steps toward healing and the dedicated staff who walk beside them. At StepOne Service, our team’s compassion and commitment ensure every patient is met with dignity, safety, and hope. This month, we celebrate both the courage of our patients and the extraordinary staff who make recovery possible.

At Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Missouri, Lauren Knight has been working diligently for several years to make sure that all patients who call the intake line are admitted promptly, or redirected efficiently to the appropriate level of care to ensure people have the best shot at entering long term recovery. She is passionate, focused, and highly professional within the hospital and with our patients. She is a true HOPE DEALER.

Lauren said that RECOVERY IS "becoming a better version of yourself."