Where Healing Begins with Safety and Self-Respect

Gateway House for Women, part of Sacramento Recovery House, Inc., is more than a treatment program — it’s a sanctuary where women can heal, grow, and rediscover themselves.

Located in a quiet, home-like setting in Sacramento County, Gateway House provides trauma-informed, evidence-based residential recovery services for women seeking freedom from alcohol and drug dependency.

Here, recovery is not about control or punishment — it’s about restoring choice, dignity, and connection.

“When women feel safe, they can begin to heal. When they are believed in, they begin to believe in themselves.”
— Dr. B.J. Davis, Psy.D., Executive Director

Gateway House offers a structured yet compassionate residential environment designed specifically for women’s recovery needs.
We recognize that addiction often coexists with trauma, family pressures, or mental health challenges — and we meet each woman where she is, with care that is individualized and respectful.

Program highlights include:

• 18-bed residential facility in a calm, supportive neighborhood

• Trauma-informed counseling and gender-responsive therapy

• Focus on self-empowerment, emotional regulation, and self-care

• Daily group and individual therapy sessions using CBT, REBT, and Choice Theory

• Relapse prevention and stress management

• Family and relationship rebuilding workshops

• Life-skills development and goal planning

• Peer support, mentorship, and alumni community

Residents may participate in 30-, 60-, or 90-day programs, with extensions available based on individual goals and progress.

Trauma-Informed and Empowerment-Based

Many women enter recovery carrying years of pain — from trauma, loss, or relationships defined by control.
Our team provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing begins with understanding rather than shame.
Through guided therapy and community support, women learn to reclaim their power and voice.

We integrate psychological principles that help women reshape their thinking, build coping strategies, and improve quality of life:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for healthier thoughts and choices

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) for emotional balance

• Choice Theory for personal empowerment and responsibility

• Motivational Interviewing to strengthen internal motivation and hope

Women thrive in connection, not isolation.
Gateway House fosters sisterhood, trust, and compassion — a supportive environment where residents lift one another up and learn the power of community in recovery.

Recovery as Living Fully

We measure success not only by abstinence, but by a woman’s ability to live with peace, confidence, and joy.
That means developing the life skills, relationships, and emotional resilience that sustain long-term wellness.

Each day is structured to balance reflection, learning, and healing.
Residents participate in:

• Morning mindfulness or meditation

• Group therapy and peer discussions

• Educational and relapse-prevention workshops

• Family connection and communication skill sessions

• Nutritional and self-care education

• Personal growth and journaling time

• Evening community meetings and shared meals

Women also participate in wellness activities such as art, journaling, and exercise — learning to find joy and balance in sober living.

Addiction impacts entire families, and healing is most powerful when it includes them.
Gateway House provides family education, counseling, and support to help restore trust and rebuild relationships — preparing everyone for success after treatment.

“When a woman heals, a family heals. When a family heals, a community grows stronger.”

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For decades, Gateway House has helped women move beyond addiction and trauma to rebuild their confidence, relationships, and independence.
Under Dr. B.J. Davis’s leadership, the program continues to evolve—combining the warmth of a home with the rigor of evidence-based care.

Many graduates stay connected as mentors and alumni, sharing their stories of strength and helping others begin their own recovery journey.

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📍 Location: Sacramento, California
🕒 Programs: 30 | 60 | 90 Days