Stepping Stones of Rockford

Stepping Stones of Rockford Improving Lives One Step at a Time. Community Mental Health Services in Residential and Outpatient The staff of Stepping Stones of Rockford, Inc.

Individuals with serious mental illnesses are a part of our community. They share the need for safe, affordable and decent housing and the right to a quality of life afforded by the least restrictive living environment. We are here because, to fulfill their daily needs and enjoy their rights as community members, many adults with serious mental illnesses require a strong network of support service

s; a special kind of on-going encouragement. provides the housing, psycho-social rehabilitation and support to help adults with serious mental illnesses function as productively and independently as possible. By offering a variety of housing alternatives and individualized life-skills rehabilitation programs, the staff of Stepping Stones helps residents attain their maximum potential for independent living. For some, Stepping Stones is the transition between institutionalized living and life in the mainstream. For others, Stepping Stones becomes a long-term home enabling our residents to live in the community without relinquishing the support they need. Stepping Stones provides psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults eighteen and older with severe emotional disturbances or serious and persistent mental illnesses including schizophrenia, major depression, bi-polar disorder and certain personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Stepping Stones strives to serve the individuals participating in our program in the least restrictive environment possible and thus offers a continuum of community based housing and mental health care. Living environments include supervised group homes, supervised apartments and a variety of agency owned and operated supported housing options. Additionally case management services are provided for those capable of living more independently on their own. The level of mental health services and housing participation is determined by each person’s assessed needs, choice and the level of supervision necessary. While the Stepping Stones model is based on participants beginning in a group home and progressing through each stage of the continuum of care, individuals may enter the program at any level and progress through the continuum in the program that provides the level of support that best meets their needs. Because serious mental illnesses are relapse prone, the continuum of care also allows individuals, when necessary, to move from a less supervised site to a more structured one for brief periods of time. Once participants become re-stabilized, they are then able to return to their previous level of care and housing. Regardless of the program they are participating in, all persons served have access to a Masters level on-call clinician on a 24 hour basis.

Thank you to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford for your generous donation. We are truly grateful!!
12/19/2025

Thank you to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford for your generous donation. We are truly grateful!!

12/16/2025

This morning Stepping Stones of Rockford cut the ribbon on a 10-unit home, expanding high quality supportive housing in City of Rockford. The space will have 24/7 support, including counseling, skill building, community integration and transition planning. This facility offers a full spectrum of services that residents will not just be safe but thrive!

Our Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board/mental health tax is working. Its investing in dozens of organizations and serving thousands of our residents.

12/16/2025

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Stepping Stones of Rockford cut the ribbon on

It is looking more like a home. We are excited to be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house at 10am on Tuesday December...
12/09/2025

It is looking more like a home. We are excited to be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house at 10am on Tuesday December 16. We would love to show you what the excitement is about and the space that will become home to 10 individuals. Pardon the mess in some of the pictures we are still putting finishing touches in place. Join us if you can at 1480 Stony Creek Way, Rockford.

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Giving Tuesday was created in...
12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Whether it's making someone smile, helping a neighbor, donating to a cause, or volunteering your time, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in.

Stepping Stones would be honoured to receive your support on Giving Tuesday. You can visit our Donations webpage or check out our Wish List for the new Stony Creek group home set to open early 2026!
https://steppingstonesrockford.org/donate/donate-now
https://a.co/966Ghk5

We are incredibly excited to announce that construction on our new group home is wrapping up and the home is being furni...
11/21/2025

We are incredibly excited to announce that construction on our new group home is wrapping up and the home is being furnished! To celebrate this milestone with the community, we will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10am-12pm. The new home is located at 1480 Stony Creek Way.

Thank you to the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board for helping to fund this service expansion and to the members of Winnebago County for voting "YES" to the 1/2 cent sales tax.

We are accepting referrals for adults with severe mental illness in need of residential services.
We are also looking to hire additional direct care staff as we expand services.

Please check out our website for details on service referrals and employment opportunities!
https://steppingstonesrockford.org/

Lastly, we have prepared an Amazon Wishlist of items needed to make this house a home for our clients. Donations can be delivered to our main office at 706 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103.
https://a.co/966Ghk5

Construction will be wrapping up at our new Stony Creek group home over the next 6-8 weeks. In preparation for the openi...
11/13/2025

Construction will be wrapping up at our new Stony Creek group home over the next 6-8 weeks. In preparation for the opening and welcoming new clients in need of 24/7 support, we have created a House Warming Wish List on Amazon of items needed for the home.

Donations can be delivered to our main office at 706 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103.

Please feel free to share our wish list and help us make this new house a home and thank you for the support!

Today some of our employees and board members gathered to kick off renovations of our new administration building that w...
11/12/2025

Today some of our employees and board members gathered to kick off renovations of our new administration building that will also expand clinical services. Everyone had the opportunity to help tear down the first wall. We are super excited to get this project started with anticipated finish at the end of September 2026.

Congratulations to our very own Stars of Light on their 30th anniversary celebration today!! And a special Thank You to ...
10/04/2025

Congratulations to our very own Stars of Light on their 30th anniversary celebration today!! And a special Thank You to our special guests who offered their talents. You made the day extra special.

The Stepping Stones Sand Slingers had a great time today at the NAMI Northern Illinois sand volleyball fundraiser.
09/20/2025

The Stepping Stones Sand Slingers had a great time today at the NAMI Northern Illinois sand volleyball fundraiser.

Progress continues on our new group home for 10 individuals with serious mental illness. Looking forward to opening in J...
09/16/2025

Progress continues on our new group home for 10 individuals with serious mental illness. Looking forward to opening in January. We will be having an open house in December. Look for our housewarming gift list on this page if you want to be a part of welcoming individuals to their new home. Thank you to the Winnebago County tax payers for voting yes for the 1/2 cent sales tax for mental health and to the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board for their partnership in this project. Also thank you to our partners Schmeling Construction and Larson and Darby Architects who have designed and built the home

Housewarming Wishlist for Our New Group Home!https://a.co/966Ghk5 Stepping Stones of Rockford received a grant from the...
09/08/2025

Housewarming Wishlist for Our New Group Home!

https://a.co/966Ghk5

Stepping Stones of Rockford received a grant from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board to build a brand new, fully handicapped accessible group home from the ground up! This residence will house up to 10 clients with serious mental illnesses and will provide them with 24/7 care. It is expected that this site will be open and operational in January, 2026!

In order to make this house a home for our clients, we are in need of a few essentials. We have prepared an Amazon Wishlist of items needed to welcome our new clients and ensure they have what they need in their new home! Donations are always much appreciated, and we are grateful for any support in expanding our services to help more individuals in need of mental health services and improving their lives, one step at a time.

Donations can be delivered to our main office at 706 N. Main St. in Rockford.

Address

706 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18159630683

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