About Gateway Foundation – Aurora
Gateway Foundation is a drug and alcohol rehab facility located in Aurora, Illinois. They treat people with substance and alcohol use disorder. They also treat people with co-occurring disorders who struggle with mental health issues and substance use issues at the same time. They offer both inpatient and outpatient services for adults.
The residential program begins with a medical and psychiatric assessment. If you have drugs in your system, you will be able to detox before you begin treatment. They have a 24 hour a day staff that will monitor your vital signs. They can provide you with medication assisted treatment if your discomfort is too great.
The residential program focuses on eliminating outside distractions and the temptation to take drugs. Security is tightly enforced, and clients will not have access to substances while they are at the facility.
Clients focus on recovery all day. They have group and individual therapy sessions. Group therapy offers coping mechanisms for dealing with stressful situations. It also encourages participants to support one another.
Individual therapy will be based on your needs. Substance use disorder is often treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). CBT teaches people to look at things differently in order to behave differently. DBT is a form of this therapy designed for people who experience strong emotions. It teaches people to accept reality and change their attitude towards it.
In addition to therapy, you will enjoy a private or semi private room and three meals a day. They have a gym and offer some recreational activities.
They also offer outpatient services to people who do not need or cannot participate in inpatient treatment. You may come in anywhere from one to several times a week for therapy.