Since 1968, our mission has been to assist clients in reclaiming their lives and achieving sobriety, free from drug use and symptoms of mental illness. We strive for a life that is productive, socially responsible, and healthy. Gateway Foundation is the leading nonprofit treatment provider in the United States, specializing in substance use disorders for men, women, adolescents, and clients with co-occurring mental health disorders. Our team of professional clinicians supports over 6000 individuals each day by creating personalized treatment plans that address the underlying causes of substance use disorder, rather than solely focusing on addiction to drugs or alcohol.
ABOUT GATEWAY FOUNDATION – SWANSEA
The Gateway Foundation in Swansea, located just 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, is one of ten treatment centers operated by the Illinois-based alcohol and drug treatment provider. At our Swansea location, we offer outpatient substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents, including medication-assisted treatment for opiate withdrawal.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Gateway Swansea provides educational and intensive outpatient programs tailored to the individual needs of each client. Our treatment plans are personalized to help clients internalize and practice the tools necessary for long-term sobriety. Alongside individual counseling, regular group therapy plays a vital role in our outpatient treatment programs. We offer a variety of specialized groups, including adult co-ed, adult women, adult men, and adolescents. Additionally, we have a dedicated group for clients with co-occurring mental health disorders. Most groups meet three to five times a week for three-hour sessions, either in the morning or evening.
Typically, our outpatient programs last four to six weeks. Following completion, most clients transition into weekly aftercare counseling sessions. We also offer a weekly family group for loved ones.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Our Swansea treatment team consists of a board-certified psychiatrist and a program director who is a certified reciprocal alcohol and other drug abuse counselor.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
According to the two anonymous alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com, the Swansea facility received mostly positive reviews. While both alumni rated the program’s treatment effectiveness as average, they gave the facility four and five stars, respectively, for the staff’s level of training and experience. One alum described the counselors as “very nice” and reported no weaknesses, while the other mentioned that the facility was clean and provided good food. However, they did suggest that the one-on-one counseling and holistic options could be improved. On Google, the facility has received two perfect five-star ratings from its reviewers, who did not provide further comments.[1]
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
According to three loved ones surveyed by Best-rehabs.com, the Swansea facility also received mostly positive reviews. Almost all respondents awarded the facility three, four, or five stars across all 15 metrics evaluated, including treatment effectiveness, family participation, counseling options, and staff training and experience. One loved one appreciated the “post program outreach and support,” while another mentioned that the facility gave “great treatment options,” was affordable, and involved the family in treatment.
FINANCING
Gateway Foundation accepts most private insurance plans and Medicaid for certain treatment services. State funding through the Illinois Department of Human Services is also available for eligible individuals.