Gateway Foundation
1419 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
About Gateway Foundation
Located in Joliet, Illinois, the Gateway Foundation provides treatment for people with substance abuse and alcohol addiction. They are conveniently located near sober activities that help you relax and stay busy. You can spend time outside at a nature park, the trampoline park, or a nearby theater. They specialize in outpatient treatment to allow you more flexibility to continue with regular life activities while receiving help.
During your program, you’ll have medication assisted treatment availability that uses prescription medicines to ease withdrawal symptoms while you go through the detox process. This method combines various therapy techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy that help you move on and take healthy, positive actions in your life while learning about various thought patterns that might hinder your recovery.
Group and family therapy help you share your feelings in a safe space alongside other people who can help you with options to avoid triggers and prevent relapse. You’ll attend 12 Step meetings that include learning to accept responsibility for your actions and having fellowship with others in recovery who have had similar experiences.