Gateway Foundation

Also known as Chicago Independence

Address: 3828 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60624 · Map

Phone: (855) 944-3846

Website: gatewayfoundation.org

DetoxResidentialHospital inpatientOutpatientIntensive outpatientPartial hospitalizationMATSober livingDual diagnosisMedicaidPrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay

About Gateway Foundation

In Chicago, the center provides a sober living program along with the option of outpatient therapy to guide clients throughout their recovery process. The sober living program is intended for people who have completed residential treatment and still benefit from continued structure and support. The center employs evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care to work with the physical, emotional, and mental effects of addiction. A dedicated, experienced staff helps individuals develop the skills needed for long-term sobriety. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, and family support, creating a full and flexible plan based on each client’s circumstances. Emphasizing holistic healing, the program also focuses on helping clients build a healthier and more meaningful future.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient · Residential/24-hour residential · Hospital inpatient detoxification · Hospital inpatient treatment · Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization · Intensive outpatient treatment · Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment · Residential detoxification · Short-term residential
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Detoxification · Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Detox services
Alcohol Detoxification · Benzodiazepines Detoxification · Cocaine Detoxification · Methamphetamines detoxification · Opioids detoxification · Medication routinely used during detoxification
Opioid treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification · Buprenorphine maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification · Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Medications used
Disulfiram · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Medications for HIV treatment · Clonidine · Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis · Medication for mental disorders · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Community reinforcement plus vouchers · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Trauma-related counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · 12-step facilitation
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling · Marital/couples counseling
Special programs
Young adults · Adult women · Pregnant/postpartum women · Adult men · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced sexual abuse · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State substance use treatment agency · State department of health · The Joint Commission · Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Self-help groups · Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support
Transitional services
Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other services
Case management service · Domestic violence services, including family or partner · Early intervention for HIV · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Suicide prevention services

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Sober Living · Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
Substances treated
Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Prescription Drugs · Psychedelics · Synthetic Drugs
Conditions treated
Trauma
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Group Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Therapeutic Community · Twelve Step
Who it serves
Men · Men and Women · Women
Languages
English

Questions to ask Gateway Foundation

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Illinois (this facility reports accreditation). 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:

See the Cook County treatment map, methadone clinics near Cook County and Suboxone doctors near Cook County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Gateway Foundation offer?

Gateway Foundation reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Detox, Residential, Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Intensive outpatient, Partial hospitalization, MAT, Sober living, 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?

3828 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60624.

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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