Stepping Stones for Families Awarded CARF Accreditation

CARF International has announced that Stepping Stones for Families has been accredited for a period of three years for its assessment and referral: alcohol and other drugs/addictions (adults) and outpatient treatment: alcohol and other drugs/addictions (adults) programs. The latest accreditation is the second consecutive three-year accreditation that CARF has awarded Stepping Stones for Families.

This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. The survey report for Stepping Stones identified no recommendations, which is an accomplishment achieved by only three percent of CARF surveys.

Stepping Stones for Families is a program of Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, a non-profit organization located at 4600 Valley Road in Lincoln. Stepping Stones for Families helps individuals and families find the path to improve their lives and offers support for those struggling with substance use. A sliding fee scale is available for individuals without insurance and pregnant and parenting women and/or IV drug users are given priority admission. Stepping Stones for Families is funded in part by Region V Systems and Lincoln/Lancaster County.

To find out more about Stepping Stones for Families, visit www.lmep.com or call (402) 488-6511.