Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment
Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment in Jacksonville, FL, focuses on helping adolescents overcome substance abuse using a 12-step recovery model. This program provides 18 beds for males and 12 beds for females. The unique aspect is its comprehensive approach addressing emotional, physical, and educational needs.
The mission of Gateway Community Services is to deliver effective treatment and recovery services based on proven steps for individuals suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and related mental health issues. Accredited by CARF and licensed by state agencies, the center boasts a second-place Sapphire Award for leadership and commitment to addiction treatment.
- Adolescent-focused care: Tailored treatment for youth struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Comprehensive therapy: Includes individual, group, and family therapy to address various needs.
- Educational support: On-campus Duval County school program to ensure continuation of education.
- Long-term support: Offers continuing care group therapy for sustained recovery post-treatment.
This treatment center primarily supports adolescents with substance abuse issues, and also addresses co-occurring mental health disorders. It is particularly beneficial for teens needing both educational support and comprehensive addiction therapy.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 8 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 21 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
SAMHSA
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Fred HodgkinsChief Financial OfficerOversees financial operations and strategy.
- Karen HlubekChief Operating OfficerManages daily operations and service delivery.
- Terry BrennanChief Operating OfficerResponsible for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Tatanisha WortheyDirector of Residential Adult ServicesLeads residential services for adults.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Jacksonville, FL
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment in Jacksonville, FL requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
When remaining at their job in Jacksonville, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Jacksonville, Florida patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Jacksonville, FL and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Gateway Community Services - Adolescent Residential Treatment aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Jacksonville, FL. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact
940 Bridier Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Phone Number
904-646-4889 x11321
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Jacksonville, Florida Addiction and Treatment
Florida is one of the nation's epicenters for substance abuse and drug-related overdoses. In 2014, around 410,000 Florida residents were addicted to drugs and alcohol. Over the last 10 years, 12% of all deaths in the state were attributed to substance abuse. Treatment admissions for alcohol reached 24,329 patients in 2016, and 2.5% of Florida high school students admitted to using crack cocaine.
Jacksonville, a vibrant city in Northeast Florida, boasts a thriving arts and culture scene with numerous museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. With its pleasant climate and outdoor recreation, Jacksonville offers an ideal environment for those seeking drug rehab treatment while enjoying entertaining pastimes. However, Duval County has seen a concerning increase in opioid-related deaths, with fentanyl causing a notable rise in fatalities between 2020 and 2024.
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