About STEP2

WHO WE ARE
We are a Reno-based nonprofit treatment center for women battling substance use disorder. Since 1986, we have provided a safe, supportive space and a highly effective program to help women in our community get and stay clean and sober.

WHO WE HELP
We serve women, mothers, and expectant mothers.

WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that one woman clean, sober, safe, and independent is a family changed for generations.

WHAT WE DO
We equip women with the tools they need to get clean and sober and create lasting change.

HOW WE DO IT
Our evidence-based, comprehensive-care program provides support for every aspect of a woman’s sobriety journey—from trauma recovery and domestic violence education to employment and childcare assistance. It’s a proven, holistic approach that inspires meaningful and lasting growth.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A proven recovery program and life-changing rehabilitation campus

  • Transitional housing where children can live with their mothers

  • Outpatient services for women who live off-campus

  • Ongoing parenting + employment support

  • Domestic violence education + prevention

Our Key Differences

01.

We treat sobriety as the ongoing, multifaceted, deeply personal process it is.

Far more than just an “in and out” rehab center, the STEP2 program is comprehensive, holistic, and ongoing. The kind of change we’re interested in creating for women and their families doesn’t take place in a matter of weeks or months, just like it doesn’t come from a single-pronged, one-size-fits-all solution. We know the recovery process—and true transformation—is personal to each woman and continues long after she initially gets sober. That’s why ours is a highly personalized year-long program defined by all-encompassing supportive services that touch every aspect of a woman’s life. By providing everything from parenting education to help navigating the healthcare system, STEP2 empowers women to build a foundation that safety, independence, and lasting change can thrive on.


02.

We believe addiction isn’t just an individual struggle—but a family one.

While you don’t have to be a mother to be a part of the STEP2 program, roughly 75% of our clients are mothers. We focus on helping mothers and pregnant women—and we are one of the only treatment programs of its kind that helps women and their children as a unit for recovery. We know the incredible impact a mom can have on her entire family. By helping moms become clean, sober, confident, and capable, we’re breaking familial cycles of substance use and violence—and building a safer, more promising future for her children and the generations that follow. 


03.

We rely on experience and evidence-based care to create proven positive outcomes.

For nearly four decades, STEP2 has been the community’s premier treatment center for substance use disorders, dedicated specifically to women. We are here to uplift and empower women in the name of saving lives and restoring families—and that’s not a charge we take lightly. While our goals may be inspiring and full of hope, we value hard numbers, seasoned medical expertise, and proven mental health treatment paths. Our program is built on the foundation of evidence-based therapy, provided by licensed and skilled, top-of-their-field mental health professionals. We believe women deserve to feel safe and supported on their journey to sobriety, and we believe that safety and support can, and should, come from experienced medical providers.

Still curious about STEP2?

We’d love to give you a tour of our campus! If you’re interested in seeing firsthand what we do and how we support women and families in our community, contact us and let’s schedule a time.