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Learn more about Gateway's programs, events, people, and communities!


Feb 7, 2023
The Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
If you or a loved one are an abuse victim, Project: SAFE is here to serve you.

Jan 3, 2023
Pacing, Not Racing in 2023
A common theme has been exploring what life could look like if we gave up the race for a more steady and sustainable pace of life.


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


Nov 1, 2022
One Pill Can Kill: Understanding the Risks of Fentanyl
Fentanyl test strips and Narcan kits are tools that every community member can use to keep our youth and adults alive.

Aug 31, 2022
Walk for Recovery
The 2nd Annual Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at 10am.

Jul 31, 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.

Jul 4, 2022
Changing Minds
No other illness can conjure up feelings of anger, resentment, frustration, and despair like addiction.

Jun 1, 2022
One Healthy Choice at a Time
By adding one small healthy snack to the day, your athlete might start playing and feeling better.

May 10, 2022
Begin Again
Many of us have had this experience; try something new, fail, and begin again. We never really have to start over, as we’ve got past triumph


Apr 1, 2022
Bottled Up: Prevent Teen Drinking
According to the OK Prevention Needs Assessment, nearly 70% of teens who used alcohol in the last 12 months obtained it from their home.

Mar 4, 2022
The Human Brain is Wired to Rewire Under Stress
We have the ability to change, heal, and create new patterns of functioning by rewiring our brains.

Feb 3, 2022
Not Alone: New Support Groups, Efforts Focus on Suicide Prevention
Survivor of Suicide Attempts groups offer a safe, non-judgmental place for people to talk about what led them to attempt suicide and the imp

Jan 8, 2022
Celebrating a Former Addict's Journey to Recovery and Peace
Misty Brewer is an employee at Gateway as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. In this article, she answers questions about her former battle


Dec 14, 2021
Home for the Holidays
If you find the holidays to be a difficult time, please reach out to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery at 273-1170 x0. We can help.

Nov 16, 2021
Healthy Families, Healthy Communities
Gateway expanded its Children and Family Program to offer mental health services to children, adolescents, parents, and couples.

Oct 11, 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

Aug 16, 2021
Recognizing Signs of Gambling Addiction
A gambling addiction is a life altering, chronic disorder where the gambler is unable to stop, regardless of the ever-increasing negative co


Jul 12, 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 14, 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 17, 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
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