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 The
Gateway Home is designed for the more independently functioning individual
who requires moderate supports. The Gateway Home is part of the Gateway
Complex, which consists of a community home and shared apartment living.
It provides supportive living in a residential setting that continues
to promote independent development. The program is directed towards
the individual in need of autonomy as well as sustained support.
| "My daughter's
treatment team has enabled her to achieve such tremendous
progress and increased confidence in herself." |
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Features of the Program
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The Gateway Home is suited
for the individual who is functioning independently but also
needs supervision. |
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A communal atmosphere is provided by
client participation in meal preparation, evening meals, community
chores, group check-in meetings, weekly house meetings and outings.
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Program directed and supervised by a
licensed master's level clinician. |
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Clinician and support staff are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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Clients are required to maintain 25-30
hours of independent activities weekly. |
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Emphasis is placed on increasing
social interactions and awareness, developing higher functioning
skills and familiarity with current events. |
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Monthly group outing, holiday social
events and summer barbecues. |
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Ongoing substance abuse and nutritional
supports. |
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Coordinator meetings with active case
management and regular group check-in meetings. |
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Collaborative contact with residential
and outpatient treaters to provide consistent and effective
treatment. |
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Limited supervision of client medication. |
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