I took my son to Gateway. He had a TBI and issues that came with that. My son's case manager ended up isolating my son from his family. Took him out and got him drunk and pumped him full of drugs and even ruffied my son. I thought he was picking my son up for sessions, but t ...
About Gateway Behavioral Health Services
Gateway Behavioral Health Services is a public agency that provides mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder treatment. They have a gold seal of approval from CARF. At their outpatient location in Kingsland, Georgia, they provide mental health and addictive disease services. This clinic is located across from Camden Middle School in a lot with three buildings that house several medical and professional services.
They have open access hours where you can walk-in and receive services. They accept insurance and also have a sliding scale set for self-pay clients. Certain clients aren’t required to pay anything based on their financial situation.
Addictive Disease Services in Kingsland
If you are dealing with a substance use disorder, Gateway has a variety of services and programs that can help you recover. At this Camden outpatient location you can get psychiatric and nursing assessments or evaluations. They also provide community-based treatment that ranges from outreach all the way to aftercare and maintenance.
I appreciate that they work with clients to provide employment and job coaching. This way, clients not only progress in their addiction recovery but have a bright future ahead of them.
Because medications can be complicated and confusing, their clients also get pharmacy assistance. I like that Gateway offers a patient assistance program for mental health and substance use disorder medications. Depending on if you qualify, Gateway may even cover the cost of your medications.
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Reviewed on 05/14/2025
I took my son to Gateway. He had a TBI and issues that came with that. My son's case manager ended up isolating my son from his family. Took him out and got him drunk and pumped him full of drugs and even ruffied my son. I thought he was picking my son up for sessions, but they were going on dates. My son was 21 and this man was in his 60's.
My son started having seizures after that, and hallucinating. He moved my son in with him and I didn't even know he did that. I thought my son was at a friends house. Not this man's house. After ALL this, my son attacked me physically, and is now isolated from ALL of his family and I don't know where he is or this man. This man ALSO got my son arrested and he had NEVER harmed a soul or creature before this. Our lives will never be the same. It is all because I trusted the so called experts at this facility.
I just want to take a minute and say thank you to everyone at Gateway for being so wonderful always! Shout out to Tae, Grace, Pam, Donna, Amber, and Stacy for your continual kindness, your tender care, and genuine compassion! These ladies brighten up my life and I am just so grateful.I started coming here 3 years ago and will continue to do so for the rest of my life because It is truly so hard to receive good help, but when it comes to Gateway in Kingsland, y'all exceed expectations! You are so amazing and incredibly helpful and resourceful when needed and I just can't thank you enough! You are the place I tell my family and friends about and I encourage anyone who needs help to go here.
As people who are dealing with others that are coming for mental health purposes, the stars are terribly rude and have lied to me on numerous occasions on when to come in, told ne to come in at 7:00-7:30 leaving me to wait almost a hour and a half.. staff should know the clinics availability and be able to have appropriate phone conversations.
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Ralph Menard
Chief Clinical Officer
Cathy Thompson, RN
Director of Nursing
Phylicia Anderson, LCSW
Chief Communications & Outreach Officer, and Director of Child and Adolescent Programs
Shannon Stack
Program Coordinator, Women’s Residential
William Shivers, Dr.
Psychiatry, Medical Director
Jay Synn, Medical Director
Psychiatry
Krystle L. Graham, Dr., DIO, DO
Psychiatry, Chair Department of Psychiatry
Chrissie Clure, Dr.
Psychiatry, Medical Director
Paige Marnell, Dr.
Psychiatry, Medical Director
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(912) 576-4357 
701A Charles Gilman Jr Avenue
Kingsland, GA 31548
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Edited by:
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