Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services
Birmingham, AL Joint Commission

Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services

Founded

1974

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

The Akeela center in Ketchikan, Alaska, offers outpatient care for adults experiencing substance use or mental health challenges. Treatment includes 12 to 18 weeks of group and individual counseling focused on building coping skills and preventing relapse. Clients begin with an assessment to match them with the most appropriate services, helping ensure care is personalized and effective from the start. The center also offers mental health services for all ages, including trauma-focused care and psychiatric support. Children can receive play or drama therapy, especially when family trauma is involved. For individuals facing both substance use and mental health needs, Akeela provides coordinated treatment, so clients don’t have to navigate separate systems for care. Throughout treatment, clients work closely with a team of professionals who help set goals and create personalized care plans. If additional services are needed, Akeela connects clients to trusted community partners. The center’s goal is to support lasting recovery and help people return to daily life with improved well-being and stability.

Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services
Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal Grants Medicaid State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Clients who have experienced trauma Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Family psychoeducation Therapeutic foster care Case management service Education services

Contact Information

Address

1401 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35205

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