Gateway Community Services, Inc.

Did you know Gateway has a podcast all about mental health and Substance Use Disorders? We just released a new episode and include information from professionals in the industry. To listen, scan the QR code or click the link below. https://bit.ly/4qKeMuD

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Gateway Marketing is here to represent Gateway Community Services, Inc. for #getyourgreenon campaign! Thank you NAMI Jacksonville for your continued support in improving Mental Health support to all who need it!

May 10-16 is #NationalPreventionWeek! Most Americans are making the healthy choice to protect their brains, broader health, and well-being by not using drugs. According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 83.3% of Americans do not use drugs. Being drug-free is the social norm!

Gateway is proud to be a part of this amazing set of workshops that will hold conversations around breaking the stigma around Mental Health and Substance Use. Thank you Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare & University of Rochester Office of Undergraduate Research for this opportunity. On May 12th, from 9 AM to 12 PM, Gateway will be facilitating a workshop here at the Stockton campus, at 555 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 To attend the workshop at Gateway, please sign up at the link below. Seating is limited. https://bit.ly/4csHKJR

When Ashley arrived at Gateway, her addiction had taken nearly everything from her. Unhoused after 81 days in jail and three months pregnant, the court offered her treatment at Gateway in lieu of conviction. Ashley arrived at Gateway lost and scared with only the clothes on her back. Ashley participated in the LSF HEALTH SYSTEMS - funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) program while in treatment. Thanks to LSF’s support, she received case management, medical services, and supervised room and board. As a result, she realized she could keep her baby and raise it in a stable environment. “Gateway provided me with everything I needed,” Ashley says. “I realized I could give my baby a better life than I had.”YSTEMS-funded Ashley worked Gateway’s recovery program with incredible dedication and commitment. Today, she is 13 months clean and sober. She works two jobs, one of which involves supporting pre- and post-incarcerated women. She leads multiple recovery support groups at Gateway, showing other women how she recovered, teaching life skills, and offering unparalleled support and guidance. As someone who has been through the depths of addiction, Ashley is uniquely qualified to help other Gateway patients on their recovery journeys. And her 6-month-old daughter, Oakley, is happy and healthy. She attends Gateway’s Kids’ Success Center during the day and lives with her mom at Gateway’s LSF-funded transitional housing. “There was a time when my family never talked to me, but now I talk to them for hours every day,” Ashley says. “I love it here [at Gateway]. And I love being able to give back what was so freely given to me.”

Exciting Opportunity at Gateway! Our Board of Directors is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer and guide our organization into its next chapter of impact and growth. We are a complex behavioral health nonprofit serving vulnerable populations across Florida, with a strong focus on substance use and mental health services. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a seasoned executive who understands Florida’s regulatory landscape and can balance mission and margin while advancing high-quality, ethical, and sustainable care. What We’re Looking For: ✔️ Senior executive leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services ✔️ Strong knowledge of Medicaid, DCF/Managing Entity funding, and Florida regulatory systems ✔️ Proven financial and operational leadership in complex environments ✔️ Experience partnering with nonprofit Boards of Directors ✔️ A visionary, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent leadership style If you are passionate about behavioral health, experienced in navigating complex public systems, and ready to lead a mission-centered organization through its next evolution, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and leadership philosophy. https://lnkd.in/eRs5JVHX Apply here: https://lnkd.in/etmDSkuu Please share within your networks to help us find an exceptional leader committed to serving Florida’s most vulnerable communities.

Have you heard of the Gateway Hospital Bridge Podcast? A new episode was just added, take a listen today! Click below to hear now. https://bit.ly/4qKeMuD

It was a wonderful experience at the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida Family Reunion Member Gathering last week! Our staff enjoyed connecting with members and experienced insightful conversations with fellow community members. Pictured below is Gateway's Marketing Development Coordinator, Cameron Lakoskey, and Community Outreach Coordinator, Luke Moorehead

Before struggling with substance and alcohol addiction, Charles was a dedicated history teacher and an active member of the Jacksonville community for over 20 years. After reaching a personal low point and losing many aspects of his life due to his addiction, he made the decision to pursue recovery. Since beginning his sobriety journey at Gateway, counselors and mentors have noted Charles’s full commitment to achieving his recovery goals and improving himself daily. He has since earned his barber’s license and intends to give back by offering haircuts to others in the sober community. To learn more about Gateway, visit us at gwjax.com