Next Step Foundation Inc - Outpatient Services

Structured outpatient treatment where clients take gradual steps toward independence

Next Step offers a clearly defined progression through its Step In, Step Down, and Step Out programs. The Step In partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers groups Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clients attend at least 20 hours of services every week and work with clinical staff, including a substance use counselor, peer coach, client guide, and nurse practitioner. Clients in the Step Down intensive outpatient program (IOP) attend at least 9 hours of programming a week, typically three 3-hour sessions a week for 12 weeks. Supportive recovery housing is available for those in these programs who need it.

Recovery housing and ongoing support

The Step Out program is the facility’s transitional housing program. It acts as a bridge between structured treatment and independent living, providing a stable place where clients can live while building the foundation for lasting recovery. Clients can get continued outpatient case management, including peer coaching, wellness and recovery groups, life skills development, and employment support, while staying in apartment-style independent living for up to one year.

Faith-based recovery community welcoming people from all faiths

Next Step operates in a neighborhood setting using a faith-based philosophy that emphasizes spiritual growth, relationships, and community. Bible studies, faith development groups, 12-Step meetings, Celebrate Recovery services, and spiritual courses are included in programming. Although the program has a Christian orientation, it welcomes people of different faiths and those with no religious affiliation. Clients also work with peer coaches with lived recovery experience, attend sober social events, and participate in recreational opportunities to develop relationships outside formal counseling.

Mental health counseling and access to addiction medications

Treatment addresses substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Clients work with licensed therapists and addiction counselors who provide individual, family, and group counseling using various approaches, including trauma-informed care. Next Step partners with outside agencies to help clients access medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

Practical skills for life after treatment

Programming also emphasizes working on practical skills to support clients as they transition to independent living. Clients can work with an employment coach to prepare for and obtain work, and boundary classes can help clients establish healthier personal limits and recognize patterns that may contribute to substance use. Nutrition and fitness classes support physical health, and 12-Step groups address personal strengths, relationships, accountability, and relapse prevention.

Client reviews

Reviewers often praise recovery support, caring staff, and a sense of community. Recurring concerns include feeling judged or treated unfairly and disagreements over admissions and discharge decisions.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (85% positive): Reviewers credit the program with supporting recovery and helping them rebuild their lives.
• Staff & care experience (85% positive): Reviewers describe caring, approachable staff, including people with lived recovery experience. Some report judgmental or impersonal treatment. "Teachers are real and caring, they have walked in my shoes."
• Support & community (80% positive): Many value peer connections, Bible study, and the faith-based community. Others describe feeling pressured or judged around religion.
• Facility & environment (85% positive): Positive comments mention a calming atmosphere, spacious surroundings, and attractive housing.
• Access & process: Several reviewers raise concerns about admission denials or discharges they considered unfair.

How we researched this facility

• Reviewed by: Jennifer Trimbee, registered nurse, content writer, and strategist, reviewed the research findings and wrote this facility profile on October 19, 2026.
• Facility data research: On October 5, 2026, our research team reviewed the facility’s website and information from public health departments, national accrediting organizations, and SAMHSA to verify facility details.