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Gateway Recovery Center

Birmingham, AL

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx

Outpatient · Dual Dx center · in Birmingham, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Gateway Recovery Center: (479) 785-4083

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About Gateway Recovery Center

This residential center provides treatment for women recovering from substance use, including those who are pregnant or caring for young children. It offers a quiet, structured setting where clients can heal from addiction while addressing related issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Treatment blends the 12-step recovery model with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and other proven approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
Clients live in a secure, gated facility with 24-hour staff support. A typical day includes individual and group counseling, recovery meetings, and time for work or school. Mothers live with their children in a safe environment that offers childcare, parenting classes, and support for basic needs like housing and transportation. The program helps women rebuild stability while gaining the tools and confidence to care for themselves and their families.
The daily routine provides structure and support for lasting recovery. Counseling sessions are paired with life skills training, self-help groups, and personal reflection. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with options for shared or private spaces. Residents can relax in shared lounges or enjoy nearby parks. More than just treatment, this program creates a path to long-term wellness in a setting that feels safe, focused, and restorative.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal Grants; Medicaid; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1401 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205

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Facility direct line

(479) 785-4083

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gateway Recovery Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Gateway Recovery Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call (479) 785-4083 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Gateway Recovery Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Gateway Recovery Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Gateway Recovery Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Gateway Recovery Center?
Call the facility directly at (479) 785-4083 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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