Gateway Foundation

About Gateway Foundation

Welcome to Gateway Foundation Gurnee. We offer a variety of alcohol and drug rehab services, as well as dual diagnosis and opioid addiction treatment. Our adult, men’s, women’s, and young adult programs are all designed to help our patients overcome addiction and regain control of their lives. We offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as detox treatment and aftercare support. Our family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy programs are all designed to help our patients heal the wounds of addiction and build a foundation for long-term recovery. Thank you for considering us as you begin your journey to recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
An alcohol rehab in Illinois helps people gain the skills they need to overcome addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when you have a mental health diagnosis along with a substance use disorder. Getting integrated rehab in Illinois is essential to long-term recovery. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
Opioid Addiction
If you choose rehab in Illinois, you’ll receive professional treatment that will help you break free of opioid addiction. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that opioid misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without substance use long-term.
Drug Rehab
If you’re struggling with your substance use use, consider a drug rehab in Illinois. In a drug treatment program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Adult Program
Adulting can be hard. When you choose an adult program in Illinois, you get the support you need to overcome addiction and build a successful life. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Men's Rehab
Men need unique support, and a men’s rehab in Illinois can help them manage gender-specific concerns while overcoming addiction. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
When people join a women’s rehab in Illinois, they are able to tackle gender-specific issues while receiving treatment. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Young Adult Rehab
Choosing a young adult rehab in Illinois can be a great way to learn new life skills while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Gateway Foundation’s Gurnee location offers an Intensive Outpatient Program combining individual counseling, group therapy, and relapse prevention for adults managing alcohol and opioid use disorders while maintaining daily responsibilities.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Clients at Gateway Foundation Gurnee can access medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine and naltrexone alongside counseling, supporting recovery from opioid and alcohol use disorders as part of an individualized plan.
Dual Diagnosis Program
Gateway Foundation provides integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma alongside substance use disorders, helping Gurnee-area clients address both issues simultaneously.
Co-Ed Adult Program
The Gurnee outpatient center serves adult men and women together, offering outpatient addiction treatment tailored to individual needs within a co-ed treatment setting in Lake County, Illinois.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Illinois, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Using Medicaid can allow you to access treatment without paying much, if anything, out of pocket. Be sure to find a center that accepts Medicaid and has the level of care you need.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Illinois, and one option is to use private insurance. Insurance plans can pay some or all of the costs of rehab. Each plan has different coverage details, and you’ll pay less if you choose a treatment center in the plan’s network. Contact the insurer to find out more information.
Self-pay options
In Illinois, you can pay for rehab yourself, which is known as self-pay. Whether you write a check, have money sent to the center electronically, or use a medical loan, you’ll want to check the fee schedule, which may vary depending on the level of care.
Financial aid
Trying to see if you qualify for financial aid programs can be a great way to pay for rehab in Illinois. Community groups or non-profits in your area may offer assistance, or you might find a treatment program that has grants or scholarships.
Financing available
When you’re planning to look for financing options to pay for rehab in Illinois, there are a few details to keep in mind. When you finance the cost of treatment, you can pay the cost over time. This makes getting the help you need more affordable. Options include payment plans, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Don’t let the cost of rehab keep you from getting care in Illinois. Instead, find a program that has a sliding scale payment plan. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, you can qualify for a lower cost based on your income and family size.
Military insurance
When you’re planning to use military insurance to pay for rehab in Illinois, there are a few details to keep in mind. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Most Major Insurance Providers
Gateway Foundation Gurnee accepts most major insurance providers, helping clients in Lake County access outpatient addiction treatment, including IOP and medication-assisted treatment, through their private health plans.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
For most people, detox in Illinois is the first step in their recovery journey. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Inpatient Rehab
During inpatient treatment in Illinois, each client lives at the facility and is able to focus entirely on recovery. During inpatient treatment, clients are able to work on their recovery through counseling, activities, and holistic treatment like mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
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Outpatient Rehab
Gateway Foundation’s Gurnee, Illinois location provides outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for substance use disorders, designed to fit around work, school, and family responsibilities for adults in the community.
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Aftercare Support
The Gurnee outpatient program includes aftercare planning to help clients maintain recovery after completing intensive outpatient or standard outpatient services, reinforcing skills learned during treatment at Gateway Foundation.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
Gateway Foundation offers partial hospitalization programming as part of its continuum of care, providing a structured level of outpatient treatment for individuals needing more support than standard outpatient counseling.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Gateway Foundation incorporates family involvement and education into treatment at its Gurnee, Illinois location, helping loved ones understand addiction and support long-term recovery outcomes for clients in outpatient care.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions at the Gurnee outpatient center allow clients to build recovery skills, emotional regulation, and peer support alongside others working through substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Individual Therapy
Gateway Foundation Gurnee offers individual counseling as part of its outpatient programming, helping clients in Lake County address addiction triggers, build coping skills, and work through personalized treatment plans with a dedicated clinician.
Trauma Therapy
Many people struggling with addiction in Illinois are dealing with unprocessed trauma. Trauma-informed therapy can help you address what happened and develop healthier coping strategies. Both inpatient treatment and outpatient care can include trauma-informed therapy, which helps you create a feeling of safety, access peer support, embrace the validity of your feelings, and create healthy coping skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The Gurnee outpatient program uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify thought patterns tied to substance use, paired with relapse prevention strategies as part of an evidence-based treatment approach.