GATEWAY TO PREVENTION and RECOVERY, INC

09/03/2025

Save the Date! We are excited to announce our next R.A.W. Luncheon will be Thursday, November 6th at Life.Church. Registration will open in the next few weeks!

As a reminder, this luncheon counts towards community service hours or a meeting for drug court just for attending. Extra hours are available for those that are interested in setting up and/or cleaning up! If you are available to volunteer, or interested in hosting a resource table, please contact Abby Shockley at ashockley@gatewaytoprevention.org or 405-273-1170. We can't wait to see you!

09/02/2025

Many women enter perimenopause without the information or support they deserve. In the August issue of Shawnee Outlook, we shared ways to better understand this natural stage of life and how you can approach it with strength, care, and compassion.

Perimenopause is the often-overlooked transition before menopause, bringing changes in sleep, mood, and hormones that can feel confusing but also empowering.

08/27/2025

08/20/2025

If you're looking for connection and support on your recovery journey, you're not alone! We have a list of local support group meetings happening in Lincoln, Pottawatomie, and Seminole counties. These meetings are a place to listen, share, and grow with others who understand what you're going through.

You can find updated meeting times and locations on our website at https://www.gatewaytoprevention.org/local-support-group-meetings

Hope starts here.

08/12/2025

Narcan (naloxone) is a potentially lifesaving nasal spray medication that can revive someone who has overdosed on opioids. Gateway is a hub for Narcan where you can recieve a kit at no charge. Please reach out, Narcan saves lives. Please call 405-273-1170.

07/30/2025

Grief touches every life, but when left unresolved, it can deepen pain and even lead to struggles with mental health or substance use. Our latest article in Shawnee Outlook explores how understanding the stages of grief and finding compassionate support can help you begin healing and rediscover hope.

You don’t have to face grief alone. 🩵

If you or someone you know would like support on your journey with mental health, substance misuse, or gambling, do not hesitate to reach out to us at 405-273-1170 or access local recovery meetings in Pottawatomie, Seminole, and Lincoln counties on our website: https://www.gatewaytoprevention.org/local-support-group-meetings

Grief can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Discover how support groups and healthy coping strategies can help you heal and find hope after loss.

06/26/2025

Prioritizing your mental health isn’t always easy, especially when life gets overwhelming. That’s why we created the Virtual Wellness Room, an online space with simple self-care ideas and mental health breaks to help you recharge, anytime you need. https://www.gatewaytoprevention.org/wellness/wellness-room

Take a deep breath and enjoy four peaceful minutes of ocean habitat, your brain will thank you. 🌊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmEie-JouQI&t=1s

Take a deep breath and join us as we dive to the depths of the ocean.The world’s oceans are home to incredible creatures that are masters of disguise! Take a...

06/25/2025

We're excited about partnering with Legacy Parenting Center to expand access to mental health services for Shawnee families, combining our strengths in offering parenting education, emotional support, and important resources! With support from the Potts Family Foundation's Know and Grow Oklahoma project, the Legacy Family Resource Center has been established, a one-stop location for families to receive the support they need all under one roof.

Read more about our partnership, and how we are already making a meaningful impact, in the latest issue of Shawnee Outlook: gatewaytoprevention.org/post/stronger-together-legacy-parenting-center-partners-with-gateway. We're stronger, together! 🩵

In Shawnee, two nonprofits, Legacy Parenting Center and Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, have joined forces to provide parenting support, mental health care, and essential resources, helping local families heal and thrive.