STEP has served the people of Yellowstone County for over 45 years by offering community-based services for families, children and adults with disabilities. In 2019, STEP began operation of recovery residences. Our homes are certified through the Recovery Residences Alliance of Montana (RRAM). RRAM assures the highest industry standards by vetting quality recovery residences that implement evidence-based practices. These environments enable individuals to pursue successful recovery, build safe relationships, and contribute to the community. In 2023 STEP provided over 14,132 days of recovery.
According to the Recovery Research Institute the prevalence of opioid use disorder during pregnancy has increased by 127% from 1.7 per 1,000 delivery admissions in 1998, to 3.9 per 1,000 delivery admissions in 2011. From 2010 to 2015 over 50,000 women died from a drug overdose. Our WE home expands and enhances the recovery housing services that we have been successfully providing for over five years to have an even greater capacity for pregnant women and women and children in recovery from an opioid use disorder.
A resident recently said of our services “I have lived in the STEP sober living house here in Billings for 4 months now. During this time I’ve been able to have successful sobriety and recovery. I have been able to spend time with my beautiful young son. I have many strong bonds and friendships here at STEP. I am glad to have a safe therapeutic place and participate in my recovery. I cannot express enough gratitude to everyone involved in operating the house. I’ve never felt better.” Our services prevent the root causes of future crises by reducing homelessness; strengthening relationships; expanding the workforce; avoiding costly emergency care; reducing in utero and childhood exposure to harmful substances; and addressing trauma.
**In the event a quorum of the Council is present, NO City-related business decisions shall be made.**
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Tara Williamson
Executive Director
STEP, Inc.
11 N. 26th St
Billings, MT 59101
Office 406.869.3008
Fax 406.248.1493
www.step-inc.org
