Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.
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News & Stories
Learn more about Gateway's programs, events, people, and communities!
Jun 1
Journey to Acceptance
June is LGBTQ+ pride month, and this year I have been connecting to the wonderful LGBTQ+ community Shawnee.
Apr 2
Keep on Trunking
Parents play an important role in the decisions that teens make about alcohol. It’s never too early or too late to have a conversation.
Dec 14, 2023
Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts 5% of the adult population and symptoms can be experienced up to 40% of the year.
Nov 16, 2023
Freedom of a Free-Range Kid
The concept of allowing children to walk to school, ride their bikes safely, and embrace their independence is making a resurgence.
Jun 10, 2023
Still Developing
During our rebuilding, we want to highlight resources for those who’ve been impacted and explore the psychological effects of such an event.
Apr 5, 2023
Addressing the Elephant in the Room
The Pink Elephant campaign addresses the importance of adults refusing to provide alcohol or a place to drink for underage youth.
Dec 3, 2022
R.A.W. Luncheons: The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
R.A.W. Luncheons are a dynamic example of many people working together to break down the stigma of addiction and bridge the gap to community
Sep 1, 2022
Walk for Recovery
The 2nd Annual Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at 10am.
Aug 1, 2022
At the Table: Creating Solutions for Addiction, Incarceration, and Poverty with Those Most Affected
Holding spaces for people with diverse lived-experiences to engage in power sharing results in a true sense of connectivity.
Jun 2, 2022
One Healthy Choice at a Time
By adding one small healthy snack to the day, your athlete might start playing and feeling better.
Oct 12, 2021
Saving Lives with Medication Assisted Treatment
Gateway started its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic, a program that combines medication, addiction treatment, and community suppo
Jul 13, 2021
Get To Know Gateway's CEO
Jon Greenwood has worked at Gateway for 20 years in the field of prevention and most recently as the Executive Director.
Jun 15, 2021
Shawnee Youth Coalition Provides Voice, Platform, Activities for Local Students
Throughout the existence of Shawnee Youth Coalition, there have been events focusing on underage drinking prevention, community outreach, me
May 18, 2021
Mobile Markets Help Close Local Food Insecurity Gap
Gateway has developed a food assistance network impacting food deserts in rural Pottawatomie County along with Seminole County and parts of
Apr 13, 2021
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Necessary After Year of Record Overdose Deaths
Nearly 50,000 people in the US died from opioid-involved overdoses in 2019. Gateway will be participating in the DEA's National Prescription
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