Gateway Community Services

Programs: Prevention and treatment program: gateway community services serves as a "critical care access center" for alcohol and drug abuse and provides several levels of care for patients over the age of 18. Treatment programs include the adolescent program for youths age 13-18; the m. I. P. Program for youths who have incurred an initial life consequence as a result of drug or alcohol use; the prime for life program for individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or charged with misdemeanor dangerous drug; the family program which incorporates family into treatment; and the substance abuse group which is similar to 12-step group treatment. The prevention program served approximately 1,500 individuals during the fiscal year. The treatment programs serviced approximately 500 patients during the fiscal year. The prevention program is aimed at educating individuals and communities on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and providing activities and strategies to reduce the risk of such abuse.

blue thunder lodge: this is a recovery support home for individuals who are motivated towards recovery from methamphetamine or other drugs. It is an adult native american men's facility offering the unique opportunity for residents to live in an environment that is culturally integrated with best practice programs offered by gateway. Residents will be involved in community based intensiive outpatient treatments while working on living and job skills, as well as educational or training needs. The facility is staffed by a house manager and resident tech's who facilitate,treatment,job placement as well as education and training. The average length of stay for each resident is six months. The facility houses up to eight individuals.