Gateway Foundation

Gateway Foundation was thrilled to host a Meet & Greet in Aurora today to introduce our new Medical Director, Dr. Radhika Chimata, and Executive Director, JoAnne Marks. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about our mission to build healthier lives by reducing substance use, other addictions, and improving mental health. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Fuja, Jim Scarpace, Congressman Bill Foster, JoAnne Marks, and Gloria Bloodsaw.

“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day”. Recovery isn't always easy; it's filled with twists, turns, and moments of uncertainty. Yet, within each day, lies a precious gift waiting to be unwrapped. Whether it's a glimmer of hope, a surge of inner strength, or a small victory, these moments are the building blocks of resilience and healing. . #GatewayFoundation #RecoveryforAll #AddictionTherapy #Treatment #rehabilitation #addiction

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From addiction recovery alumni meetings and recovery support group gatherings to speaker jams and community events, there are many opportunities to help others who wrestle with substance use disorder issues. Supporting others in recovery is a great way to promote your own recovery efforts, as well. Assisting others keeps you grounded and creates opportunities to reconnect with counselors if needed. Click link here: https://hubs.la/Q02rk06l0 . . . . . #gatewayfoundation #rehabilitation #addiction #recoverycenters #support #recoverycommunity #improvingmentalhealth #healthierlives

We encourage you to think about your drinking habits this April during Alcohol Awareness Month. Mercedes Kent, Program Director at Gateway Foundation, joined ABC NewsChannel 20’s Addicted Illinois segment to share information on the leading cause of substance use deaths – alcohol. “It’s more commonplace because its legal,” says Kent, “We use it socialize, comfort, cope. However, it is the leading preventable disease.” Ask yourself – is alcohol causing problems at home? At work? Is drinking becoming a coping mechanism rather than something you use to celebrate? If so, you can reach out to Gateway Foundation for help. Contact us at 844-537-9479. Watch the Addicted Illinois segment here: https://hubs.la/Q02tkQph0 #GatewayFoundation #RecoveryForAll #NCADD #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #NCADDAlcoholAwarenessMonth

Gateway Foundation provides quality therapeutic substance use disorder and mental health disorder treatment in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, and Wyoming. For over 55 years, Gateway clinicians have helped more than a million patients achieve a life of recovery. . . . . . #gatewayfoundation #rehabilitation #recoverycenters #meantalheatlhdisorder #soberliving #substanceuse #sobriety

Withdrawal Management involves both physical and psychological symptoms, which need ongoing attention. Often, the physical withdrawal symptoms are the first to disappear, however psychological symptoms can stick around for far longer. Having access to medical support and treatment during recovery can make it easier to stay healthy and on track toward lifelong sobriety. . . . . . #GatewayFoundation #substanceuse #treatment #rehabilitation #treatmentcenters #soberliving #outpatienttreatment #treatmentinillinois #treatmentfacililty

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. To spread awareness about alcohol use disorder, Gateway Foundation’s Community Division President Marc Turner discussed this public health issue on WGN-TV. In this news segment, Turner addresses the long-term effects of binge drinking and alcohol use disorder, as well as different treatment options. “Alcohol - like other drugs - the more that you use it, the less effect you get,” says Turner. “So in order to get the effect, you have to consume more, and then obviously that has a lot of health implications for people.” Watch the full segment here: https://hubs.la/Q02sH4Bz0 If you or someone you love is experiencing alcohol addiction, don’t hesitate to reach out for life-changing help at GatewayFoundation.org or by calling 877-505-HOPE(4673). #GatewayFoundation #RecoveryForAll #AddictionTherapy #NCADD #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #NCADDAlcoholAwarenessMonth

How can you tell if someone has an alcohol use disorder? Someone with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may experience symptoms like having difficulty controlling the amount of alcohol they consume or having withdrawal symptoms. AUD can be mild, moderate or severe depending on the number of criteria they meet based on their symptoms. Contact Gateway Foundation if you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms. . . . . . #gatewayfoundation #alcoholuse #alcoholusedisorder #symptomsofalcoholism

Taking a step toward recovery is the best decision a person can make when struggling with alcohol use disorder. You can find a high-quality treatment by reaching out to Gateway Foundation. Contact us today to learn more about our treatment programs and services. Click here: https://hubs.la/Q02rjWJ10 . . . . . . #recoverycenters #SeekingTreatment #GatewayFoundation #RecoveryforAll #substanceuse #treatment