County told Gateway substance‑use program will close by Sept. 30; Redemption and CREOKS offer to help
Aug 24, 2026
Judy Smith told commissioners Gateway will be dissolved by Sept. 30, 2026 due to state funding; she said Redemption and CREOKS have shown interest in providing services and that opioid grants were written to allow replacement without affecting funding.
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Judy Smith updated the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners that Gateway is expected to be dissolved by Sept. 30, 2026 because of state funding changes. She said county staff have contacted Redemption and CREOKS, both of which have expressed interest in providing substance‑use services; Smith said it would be ideal to collaborate with both organizations if they have capacity to deliver services locally.
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