Mollie Dennehy's Fundraiser for Stepping Stone

Stepping Stone of San Diego has been saving lives since 1976 as one of the nation’s only nonprofit addiction recovery and mental health programs specializing in LGBTQ+ care. We meet people where they are—with compassion, cultural understanding, and the support they need to heal.

From residential treatment and outpatient programs to counseling, sober-living, housing support, and HIV-related care, we’ve been at the forefront of providing services uniquely tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ people for nearly 50 years. While we are proudly rooted in the queer community, our doors are open to all who seek recovery and connection.

Why Your Support Matters

• LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to experience substance use disorders

• More than half of LGBTQ+ individuals report struggles with substance use

• LGBTQ+ individuals are four times more likely to attempt suicide

• With the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation—particularly targeting trans, drag, and gender-diverse communities—the demand for our affirming, life-saving care continues to grow

Stepping Stone is more than a treatment center. It’s a place where people rediscover their worth, rebuild relationships, and reclaim their lives.

But we can’t do it without you.

Your support ensures that Stepping Stone remains a sanctuary—a place where LGBTQ+ individuals can find sobriety, mental health care, and the tools to thrive.

Thank you for giving—and for standing with our community.