StepOne Service St. Joseph Medical Center

12/23/2025

While the holidays can be warm and cheery they can also disrupt our routine. Just a reminder to stay connected to those who support you! As always we are here to help: 816-226-7586

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.

12/18/2025

🎄🎄Take care of you this holiday season🎄🎄

The holidays can bring up complicated emotions and memories. Give yourself permission to recognize your limits without guilt. If certain environments feel triggering, it’s okay to step back. Your peace and safety matter more than any holiday expectation.

12/16/2025

📢📢 Narcan saves lives! 🎯

NARCAN ISN’T JUST FOR “ADDICTS”…
• It’s for a curious child who got into the medicine cabinet.
• It’s for a friend whose drink was spiked.
• It’s for a teenager who tried something handed to them by a friend.
• It’s for a grieving husband or wife who can’t carry the weight of their pain anymore.
• It’s for a grandparent who accidentally took one too many pills.
• It’s for the star athlete who got hooked on painkillers after an injury.
• And yes—it’s even for an innocent infant who came in contact with drug residue. 💔

The list goes on. The truth is this: not everyone who needs Narcan is an addict. And even if they are—so what? Every single life is worth saving.

No one deserves to die because of stigma, shame, or lack of access. Narcan should be free—or at the very least affordable—for everyone. Life-saving medication should never be out of reach.

It’s time we stop pointing fingers and start demanding solutions. Compassion saves lives.

12/15/2025

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: When withdrawal is managed in a supervised, hospital-based setting, people are more likely to continue care and engage in recovery programs.

At StepOne Service, our team provides a safe, supportive environment that breaks down fear and builds trust. Because every recovery deserves a strong foundation.

If you or a loved one needs help, request a pre-screening here: https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/
Or call us at 816-226-7586. We are here to help.

As the first step in Acute Withdrawal Management, request a telephone pre-screening today to begin the process of recovery with StepOne Service™.

12/13/2025

Stay warm this weekend! As temperatures drop, if you or someone you know needs a warm place to go, visit kcmo.gov/zerokc for information on low-barrier shelter options.

12/13/2025

As we get closer to Christmas it’s good to be aware that people still need help to begin their recovery. We are here to help. We have bed availability next week! Call us at: 816-226-7586

12/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Wellness 🎄

The holidays can bring up complicated emotions and memories. Give yourself permission to recognize your limits without guilt. If certain environments feel triggering, it’s okay to step back. Your peace and safety matter more than any holiday expectation.

12/12/2025

🎄🎄Holiday Wellness 🎄🎄

The holidays can bring up complicated emotions and memories. Give yourself permission to recognize your limits without guilt. If certain environments feel triggering, it’s okay to step back. Your peace and safety matter more than any holiday expectation.

12/09/2025

We’re grateful for the staff at St.Joseph St. Joseph Medical Center!

12/09/2025

We're grateful that people are fighting to get 7O-H banned! Thank you for the good work! We hope this product is removed from our communities soon.

Joey Thomas, Program Housing Manager here at Healing House, shared with KSHB-41 about the growing concern around 7‑OH and kratom and his perspective was powerful. When he described seeing “gas-station heroin” on shelves where someone could just as easily buy a Gatorade, it struck a chord with many.

“The closer we get to being able to get the stuff out of our gas stations … the easier it's going to be to try to help people start recovering” Joey said. That is at the heart of why this regulation fight matters.

Great job, Joey! Your heart for our community is evident.

You can watch the full story here:
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/strong-high-weak-laws-advocates-speak-out-on-new-attempts-to-regulate-kratom-and-synthetic-7oh