Stepping Stone of Boone

Christa Capua is Clinical Director at Stepping Stone of Boone. We interviewed her to learn more about why she and Stepping Stone of Boone support WYN. Here is what she said:

Question #1 - How did you first hear about WYN?

I first heard about WYN when I started working there years ago in the after-school program.  I loved everything about it right away - how friendly the staff is, how great the mission is, and I loved working with the WYN kids.  Eventually, my path led me to addiction work, but my experiences at WYN have informed much of what I do today.

Question #2 - Why do you think programs like WYN are important for the community?

Rural living has its pros and cons - one of the cons can be the isolation some kids experience, especially if their parents work.  Going home to an empty house every day can create a variety of issues for kids.  The after school program gives these kids a supportive, inclusive alternative - between the tutoring, the activities and the sports, each kid gets a safe, fun experience each day.  I saw first hand the positive effect that kind of supportive structure can have on our youth.

Question #3 - How does supporting WYN benefit you and/or Stepping Stone of Boone?

As I have said to WYN's Executive Director, I believe at the end of the day our goals are the same.  Stepping Stone seeks to provide a positive, supportive presence in our community, just as WYN does.  The only difference is our area of focus - WYN focuses on youth programs, and we focus on addiction treatment.  Stepping Stone refers patients with children to WYN frequently - we know that kids, and their parents, will find a great deal of benefit from the additional support WYN can provide.  To that end, we were happy to be able to make a donation to support WYN's mission.

Question #4 - Tell me a little bit about Stepping Stone of Boone.

Stepping Stone of Boone is a private, outpatient, medically-assisted addiction treatment program.   Our goal is to help individuals overcome the disease of addiction and live a life of sustained health and wellness.

We at WYN are so grateful to Stepping Stone of Boone for their Support! To learn more, please visit http://steppingstoneofboone.org/