Gateway Eastman House is a residential substance use treatment program associated with Gateway Healthcare in Pawtucket. Gateway is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and provides outpatient, community-based, in-home, crisis, residential, and substance use services. Eastman House is intended for adults who need a structured recovery environment and coordinated support beyond what standard outpatient counseling can provide.
Residential Recovery Environment
Residential treatment gives clients a stable place to focus on recovery while receiving regular clinical and practical support. The program can help adults who have completed detoxification or another acute level of care but are not yet ready to return to an unstructured or unsafe living situation. Admission and length of stay depend on clinical need, program criteria, and available space.
Treatment planning considers alcohol or drug use, mental health symptoms, previous treatment, medical needs, housing, relationships, and the factors that may increase the risk of recurrence. Residents work with staff to establish goals and prepare for a less structured level of care.
Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment
Gateway provides integrated treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Residents may receive counseling, case management, psychiatric support, medication services, peer recovery coaching, and coordination with medical providers. Treatment may address depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illness, and other concerns that affect recovery.
Counseling helps clients identify triggers, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and develop healthier daily routines. Group treatment allows residents to learn from others and practice accountability. Individual sessions provide time to work on personal goals, relationships, grief, trauma, and the practical changes needed for continued recovery.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Daily Living
Gateway’s psychiatric rehabilitation services focus on community living, meaningful activity, social connection, employment, and quality of life. Staff may help clients develop functional living skills, navigate healthcare and social service systems, obtain housing support, and prepare for education or employment.
Residential services are available around the clock within Gateway’s residential system. The amount of supervision and support depends on the program. Staff work with clients to increase independence while maintaining safety and treatment engagement.
Continuing Care and Community Connections
Discharge planning is an important part of residential treatment. Clients may be connected with PACS outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric care, peer recovery services, primary care, supportive housing, or other community programs. The goal is to reduce gaps in care and establish a realistic plan before the resident leaves the program.
Admissions and Financial Assistance
Current public Gateway information confirms that Eastman House remains part of its service system, but detailed public admission information is limited. Prospective clients and referring professionals should contact Gateway’s central intake line to confirm the current address, residential program structure, eligibility requirements, bed availability, and accepted payment arrangements. Gateway offers financial assistance to eligible clients for medically necessary services.
