StepOne Service St. Joseph Medical Center

14/08/2025

The more you know!

BTMPS is rapidly emerging as a common adulterant in the illicit drug supply. It is an invisible, tasteless and odorless industrial cheimal used to stabilize plastics, adhesive and coatings—never intended for human consumption. BTMPS is found in products marketed as fentanyl, sometimes in higher concentrations than the actual opioid.

Traditional drug testing methods may not detect BTMPS, and its effects on humans are not well studied or understood. Remember that when illicit fentanyl is used, multiple adulterants could be present—often without the patient’s knowledge. If you use, test your supply. Don’t use alone. Know the signs. Spread the word.

12/08/2025

Being mindful and caring is what we do.
We are committied to treating people with dignity and respect in all ways.

In recovery, language matters—and so does our response when someone uses again.

A lapse is a short return to substance use. A relapse usually means a longer pattern. Why this matters: Calling a lapse a relapse can make people feel like they’ve failed—but they haven’t. A lapse might be part of the process.

Recovery is not a straight line—it's a journey. When people stumble, choose language that supports and not shames the individual.

11/08/2025

StepOne Service at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX is now accepting patients. We are honored to expand our reach and support individuals in South Texas who are struggling with Substance Use Disorder.
It fills us with gratitude to see how far we’ve come and how many more people we can now support on their road to healing.

StepOne Service at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX is now accepting patients. We are honored to expand our reach and support individuals in South Texas who are struggling with Substance Use Disorder.

The StepOne Service™ is an inpatient, hospital-based, three-to-five-day acute withdrawal management service for adults who require medical management of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or opioids. The self-referral service is provided in a local hospital setting in partnership with Evergreen Healthcare Partners, LLC.

The StepOne Service™ is available to adults who are in the impending or early stages of acute withdrawal at the time of their voluntary admission to the hospital. The goal is to medically assist them through the withdrawal process and help navigate the transition to an appropriate level of community-based addiction treatment that can address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 956-224-9240 to speak with our Service Coordinator, Priscilla Sauceda.

07/08/2025

Every patient we serve receives a personalized plan for continued care to support long-term sobriety. We also provide follow-up support for six months to ensure they have access to the resources they need. If you or someone you know could benefit from our help, don’t hesitate to reach out at 816-226-7586.

TIPs = Treatment Improvement Protocols—evidence-based recommendations from SAMHSA for supporting people with substance use disorder, mental health and other co-occuring disorders.

At StepOne Service, we use TIPs to guide how we deliver withdrawal management and recovery care. This means every protocol is based on what works—not guesswork.

📚 Learn more about TIPs from SAMHSA here: https://library.samhsa.gov/

06/08/2025

📣🥳👏Congratulations Jodi Fincher CEO of St. Joseph Medical Center🎊
Thank you Jodi Fincher for supporting our program! We wish you continued success.

We are pleased to announce that eight leaders from Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals across the nation have been featured in Becker's Hospital Review's 2025 list of "Community Hospital CEOs to Know."

Recognized leaders include:
• Kane Dawson – Mission Regional Medical Center, TX
• Jodi Fincher – St. Joseph Medical Center, MO
• Parrish Scarboro – San Dimas Community Hospital, CA
• Clay Farell – St. Francis Medical Center, CA
• EM V. Garcia – Sherman Oaks Hospital & Encino Hospital Medical Center, CA
• Derrick Glum – Saint Mary's Health Network, NV
• John Langlois – Riverview Regional Medical Center, AL
• Kelly Pearce – St. Mary's Medical Center, MO

Their inclusion underscores the outstanding leadership and dedication to clinical excellence shown by our teams in delivering high-quality, community-focused care.n

05/08/2025

The way we talk about substance use can either reinforce stigma—or break it. When we use recovery-oriented language, we affirm dignity, recognize humanity and support recovery.

Recovery-oriented language says:
+ You are more than your diagnosis
+ You are not your past
+ You are worthy of care

We speak hope. We speak dignity. We speak truth.

04/08/2025

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that fentanyl overdose is responsible for 81% of drug overdose deaths in people under ...

31/07/2025

If we can help in any way please reach out to us 816-226-7586

It’s painful to watch someone you love battle substance use. You may feel helpless, but your support can be the turning point.

If you're hurting for someone you love, we see you. StepOne can connect you to the resources and support you need as a caregiver or concerned family member. You're not alone—and your care can make a difference.

30/07/2025

This award highlights the impressive commitment St. Joseph Medical Center has made to improving care across multiple disciplines to improve patient outcomes.
Congratulations St. Joseph Medical Center.

30/07/2025

We have the best team at StepOne Service!!

Please meet Carrie Harris, our Service Coordinator at StepOne Service SSM St. Mary's Jefferson City!

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My background includes professional experience and personal insight into recovery and advocacy, which gives me a deeper understanding of the people I work with. I'm working toward a degree in Human Services and plan to continue my journey into forensic psychology. For me, this work is about more than just services; it's about meeting people where they are, walking alongside them, and believing in their ability to grow and heal. I have an adult son who is in personal finance, and I could not be prouder of him and his success! His ability to connect with people and help them achieve their financial goals is truly inspiring. He leads with integrity, empathy, and a genuine desire to see others thrive; qualities that make him not only successful in his field but also someone others can genuinely trust.

StepOne Service has given me the ability to work with individuals like myself. It has afforded me opportunities I have never had and the confidence to carry the message of recovery and hope to my community. This is more than a job to me; it is my life's calling!

30/07/2025

988 is a free, 24/7 service that provides confidential support no matter what challenges you are facing. We are here to listen to and support you.