Gateway’s Behavioral Health Team provides outpatient treatment for people with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our team is here to support you and your loved ones. All of our services are confidential, client-centered, and convenient.
Substance Use Disorder
Just like with any chronic illness, finding the right treatment for you is the first step toward recovery and living a drug-free life. At Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, we offer several proven methods for substance use disorder treatment in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is your total health and lifelong recovery so that you can take back control over your life and live independently.
Substance Use Disorder Services
Peer Recovery
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are staff members that have been successful in their own recovery process and offer support to others who may be experiencing similar situations.
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Our Support Specialists play an important role in the recovery process with our patients and help reduce the risk of relapse. Patients can meet one-on-one for encouragement, motivation, and support to help strengthen their recovery process and keep them engaged in treatment.
"Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances, or engage in behaviors, that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
If you know someone who may be suffering from addiction or substance use disorder, symptoms to look for include:
Behavioral Changes
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Unexplained changes in personality or attitude
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Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
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Appearing fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason
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Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
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Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities)
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Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
Physical Changes
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Bloodshot eyes and abnormally sized pupils
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Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
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Sudden weight loss or weight gain
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Deterioration of physical appearance
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Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
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Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
Social Changes
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Sudden changes in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies
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Legal problems related to substance use
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Unexplained need for money or financial problems
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Using substances even though it causes problems in relationships
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic
Gateway believes each person’s life matters and with the appropriate medication, treatment, and community support, a life free from the obsession of opioids is possible.
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In November 2014, we started our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic in response to the growing number of individuals who were battling opioid use disorder. Medication assistance is used to alleviate physical withdrawal symptoms and aid with the obsession to use while partially blocking the effects of other opiates like prescription medication or heroin. Studies have shown that people taking buprenorphine medication for treatment for opioid disorder tend to be more successful in comparison to other outpatient therapy programs.
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Our MAT clinic is staffed twice a week with Medical Director, Dr. Paul Johnson, and Therapist, Kellie Steele. Patients in the program have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one, group, and family therapy. Our patients are strongly encouraged to participate in outside twelve-step group meetings, faith-based organizations, and community activities.
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If you or someone you know could benefit from participating in our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic, please contact Mindee Todd, MAT Clinic Director at 273-1170 x151 to talk through the next steps together.
MAT has been proven to help individuals modify their behavior and encourage positive lifestyle changes for long-term success.
Is It Time to Make an Appointment?
To make an appointment, please contact one of our clinics:
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Pottawatomie County Clinical Office: 405-273-1170
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Lincoln County Clinical Office: 405-240-5333
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Seminole County Clinical Office: 405-395-4357