By Vivian Shipe
KNOXVILLE, TN — Dignitaries from across the State crowded in to the conference room for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the New Gateway Center. The vision of Karen Pershing came to life as hope rose as the ribbons floated to the ground. The Gateway is a recovery community center, designed to provide additional support and on going recovery for those coming back into the community.
The center was built around the belief that treatment is just the beginning of the healing process and when supportive services are provided, there are less relapses. The center will offer peer to peer recovery support, life skills, socialization opportunities and other services such as art therapy, recovery coaching, family support groups, and music therapy.
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