Gateway Foundation

Also known as Chicago River North

Address: 415 North Dearborn Street, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60654 · Map

Phone: (312) 464-9451

Intake: (855) 944-3511

Website: gatewayfoundation.org

OutpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidPrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay

About Gateway Foundation

Gateway is situated within 7 miles of Downtown Chicago and provides complete, well-rounded care through evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans. Gateway Foundation was established in 1968 and has grown to 16 locations across Illinois. Chicago Independence offers structured outpatient services with tailored programming, in-house detox, virtual options, and a residential program for adults. In addition, Gateway Foundation provides an online outpatient program for adolescents, giving both teens and their families educational support to better understand addiction and take the first steps toward recovery.

The center supports individuals dealing with alcohol and drug addiction as well as co-occurring mental health conditions. Gateway Chicago Independence focuses on identifying the underlying drivers of addiction and then designing care around each person’s unique needs. Programming is organized by age and gender, and it incorporates evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, individual and group counseling, mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), medication-assisted treatment, and 12-Step facilitation. Gateway Foundation holds accreditation from the Joint Commission.

At Gateway Foundation, clients typically share bedrooms and bathrooms, with living arrangements matched to age and gender. Residents also benefit from the center’s convenient access to downtown Chicago, along with nearby amenities and opportunities to explore the city.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Facility type
Outpatient mental health facility
Treatment approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Special programs
Seniors or older adults · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Other services
Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Case management service

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Detox · Co-Occurring Mental Health
Substances treated
Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Marijuana · Methamphetamine · Opioids
Conditions treated
Anger · Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Grief and Loss · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Stress · Trauma
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · 1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Seeking Safety · Twelve Step Facilitation
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment · Twelve Step
Who it serves
Adolescents · Men · Midlife Adults · Older Adults · Women
Aftercare
Aftercare Group Therapy
Amenities
Access to Nature · Recreation Room
Languages
English

Questions to ask Gateway Foundation

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Illinois. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Gateway Foundation

Gateway Foundation reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Illinois Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Chicago

Measured from the population center of Cook County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Gateway Foundation offer?

Gateway Foundation reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Gateway Foundation accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Gateway Foundation located?

415 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Chicago?

From the center of Cook County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Chicago, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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