Compassionate, recovery-oriented support programs, including both group and one-on-one assistance, empower nursing home residents through initiatives like Next Steps Outreach.
I have known Ms. Gardner for over five years. We originally met as co-workers at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment Center in Chicago. I am the resident Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy expert that trains staff members and leads REBT group therapy sessions. LeNita was stellar at developing her REBT clinical skills at the numerous REBT professional training seminars conducted by the Chicago Institute for REBT for Above/Beyond staff members. Without a doubt in my mind, she is one of the compassionate, caring, thoughtful individuals towards all clients/staff members that I have experienced in my 50 year career. Therefore, whoever she would provide any therapeutic services to will receive a great and positive influence because of her personality and therapeutic skills.
Terry London M.S. Director of the Chicago Institute for REBT Board member/Staff member at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment
Next Steps Outreach supports emotional wellness, recovery, and dignity for nursing home residents through compassionate, non-clinical behavioral health services.
We partner with long-term care facilities to provide recovery-oriented group and one-on-one support that enhances resident engagement, builds practical coping skills, and complements existing care plans.
We envision nursing homes where every resident feels heard, supported, and respected, with access to recovery-oriented support that promotes emotional wellness, meaningful connection, and dignity at every stage of life.
Recovery-Oriented Support
We believe in empowering residents through recovery-focused support that honors personal strengths, choice, and the capacity for growth at every stage of life.
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Care
We approach each resident with compassion, respect, and sensitivity to lived experience, recognizing the impact of trauma on emotional wellness and behavior.
Evidence-Informed Practice
Our work is guided by evidence-informed approaches, including SMART Recovery principles and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), to promote practical coping skills and emotional regulation.
Connection & Engagement
We value meaningful connection and peer engagement as essential components of emotional wellness, fostering supportive group environments where residents feel heard and understood.
Collaboration & Integrity
We work collaboratively with nursing homes and care teams, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with facility care plans and standards.
Next Steps Outreach provides structured, non-clinical behavioral health and recovery support designed to complement existing care plans within nursing home settings. Services focus on emotional wellness, coping skills, and resident engagement through recovery-oriented group and one-on-one support.