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Behavioral Health Services Laurens County SC
Established to address substance abuse and mental health challenges in Laurens County, Gateway Counseling provides compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in the ASAM Treatment Criteria. Our team of licensed professionals offers walk-in assessments, crisis screenings, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Complementing our clinical services, we implement prevention programs like PREP and Strengthening Families to reduce substance use risks across all age groups.With over 30 years of combined experience directing community-focused initiatives, our leadership prioritizes accessibility through free initial screenings and flexible scheduling. We collaborate with local stakeholders to expand treatment access, offering referrals to higher-level care when necessary while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards in behavioral health services.
Services
Adolescent Outpatient
Adult Outpatient
DUI Relicensing
Medication Assisted Treatment
Gambling Counseling
Drug Testing
Tobacco Education
Family Strengthening
Youth Prevention Programs
Community Health Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We use ASAM Treatment Criteria for personalized care planning
- Offer free crisis screenings and flexible assessment scheduling
- Implement evidence-based prevention programs like PREP and Strengthening Families
- Maintain community partnerships for comprehensive treatment referrals
- Provide data-driven substance misuse prevention education programs
What people say
Accessible walk-in assessments
Comprehensive prevention programs
Experienced staff
Community-focused approach
Services
Adolescent Outpatient
Specialized outpatient treatment for substance use disorders in teens uses evidence-based methodologies to address developmental needs. Our licensed clinicians provide individual and group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention and life skills development. This program helps adolescents build healthy coping mechanisms while addressing co-occurring mental health concerns through comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans.
Medication Assisted Treatment
Combining pharmacological support with behavioral therapies, our MAT program treats opioid and alcohol addiction using FDA-approved medications. Medical professionals oversee dosage management while counselors provide concurrent psychotherapy to address psychological dependencies. This comprehensive approach improves treatment retention and reduces relapse risks through structured outpatient care plans.
Drug Testing
Certified laboratory testing services detect substance use through urine analysis with rapid result turnaround. This service supports treatment monitoring, workplace compliance testing, and legal requirements for DUI rehabilitation programs. We follow strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure accurate, defensible test results for medical, legal, and employment purposes.
PREP Program
Palmetto Retailers Education Program trains merchants on responsible alcohol and tobacco sales practices. Approved by state regulatory agencies, this initiative reduces underage access through compliance training for on-premise and off-premise retailers. The curriculum covers ID verification protocols, keg registration requirements, and liability risk reduction strategies for licensed vendors.
Strengthening Families
Evidence-based parenting program developed by Iowa State University reduces youth substance abuse through family skill-building workshops. This initiative improves parent-child communication and strengthens family bonds to prevent risky behaviors. The curriculum focuses on positive discipline techniques, conflict resolution, and creating protective home environments to support adolescent development.
People
Charlie Stinson
Executive Director
Charlie Stinson leads Gateway Counseling's behavioral health initiatives with over 25 years of experience in addiction treatment services across South Carolina. He oversees clinical operations and community outreach programs while maintaining active involvement in regional health policy development. His leadership focuses on expanding accessible care solutions for underserved populations in rural communities.
Heather Keadle
Treatment Director
Heather Keadle manages clinical services delivery and staff training programs at Gateway Counseling. With a background in substance use disorder counseling, she specializes in implementing evidence-based treatment modalities through outpatient services. Her expertise includes adolescent behavioral health and coordinating care transitions between treatment levels.
Marilyn Cromer
Prevention Director
Marilyn Cromer directs community prevention initiatives including alcohol enforcement teams and youth tobacco education programs. She coordinates statewide prevention strategies through partnerships with law enforcement and educational institutions. Her work focuses on policy implementation and environmental risk reduction for substance misuse prevention.
Questions
What treatment programs are offered for substance abuse?
We provide adolescent and adult outpatient services, DUI relicensing (ADSAP), medication-assisted treatment, and evidence-based prevention programs.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
For emergencies, visit local ERs or call 911. We provide crisis screenings during business hours for treatment referrals.
Are there payment assistance options?
Sliding scale fees and insurance options available. Contact financial coordinator Jacquelyn Thompson for details.
How can businesses participate in prevention programs?
Our PREP program offers merchant training for alcohol/tobacco sales compliance. Contact prevention director Marilyn Cromer for enrollment.
What youth prevention initiatives exist?
We implement Strengthening Families, LifeSkills, and South Carolina Tobacco Education programs targeting substance abuse prevention in youth populations.
Reviews (1)
Ash Mc
Dec 18, 2019
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Gateway is a amazing place to go for treatment and counseling. The staff is amazing they remember you by name they really do care about their patients. They are very helpful and friendly. Denise is wonderful and sweet and she is there for you at all times. This place has changed my life and not just mine but my family's too. Thank you Gateway.
