Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) has promised a $1.7 million donation to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, Inc. The funds will help the agency continue its services in the wake of state funding cuts, according to a press release from CPN.
Gateway is a non-profit that offers treatment services and programs to help address mental health, substance misuseandgambling addiction in rural areas. It was one of many providers that didn’t receive expected funds from the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in 2025, the release said. The funds will help the agency retire the debt on its new facility.
“This is an incredibly generous donation,” said Jon Greenwood, CEO of Gateway. “It means the world to us. It means our mission and vision can still be accomplished.”
According to Greenwood, the cuts forced Gateway to downsize staff and operations. They also had to close an office in Seminole. Prior to the donation, they were considering selling the new building in Shawnee.
“These services are important. We are happy to be able to provide the funding Gateway needs to continue to help people and families in our community. This is another example of how tribal partnerships can benefit everyone,” CPN Tribal Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett said.
Gateway has provided services to prevent and treat opioid and other substance use, as well as mental health conditions among Native and non-Native clients in Pottawatomie County and CPN’s reservation, the press release said. They also offer services to Lincoln and Seminole counties as well.
The funds for the donation camefromtheNational Opioid Settlement Agreement proceeds.