Gateway Foundation
PaidNonprofit addiction treatment provider serving communities across Illinois with sliding-scale fees since 1968
🏠Outpatient ProgramsAbout Gateway Foundation
Gateway Foundation is one of the largest nonprofit addiction treatment providers in the United States, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Illinois. The organization operates multiple treatment facilities offering medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs, and correctional treatment services. Gateway Foundation is committed to making addiction treatment accessible regardless of ability to pay, offering sliding-scale fees and accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. The organization also operates treatment programs within correctional facilities, helping incarcerated individuals begin their recovery before release.
Strengths
- ✓Nonprofit with sliding-scale fees — committed to affordable addiction treatment
- ✓Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans
- ✓Over 55 years of experience treating substance use disorders
- ✓Multiple facility locations across Illinois for convenient access
- ✓Unique correctional treatment programs helping incarcerated individuals prepare for recovery
Considerations
- !Primarily operates in Illinois — limited geographic availability
- !Facilities may have higher patient volumes due to the affordable pricing model
- !Some locations may have wait lists, particularly for residential beds
- !Amenities are functional rather than luxury — focused on treatment effectiveness
Best For
Low-income individual in Illinois seeking affordable addiction treatment with Medicaid coverage
Person looking for a nonprofit rehab that offers sliding-scale fees based on ability to pay
Family member of an incarcerated individual seeking information about in-facility treatment programs
Cost
Paid
Paid treatment. Check the website for insurance acceptance and pricing details.
Treatment Type
Outpatient Programs
Flexible treatment programs that allow patients to live at home while attending scheduled therapy sessions, group counseling, and medication management.
Specialties
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