ABQ Times

Gateway Recovery, a micro-community aimed at supporting the unhoused and individuals experiencing substance use disorder, is set to open this spring in Albuquerque. The community will operate under the management of Endeavors, following their selection as the operator and provider. Pallet Shelter has been responsible for constructing the pallet homes that will house residents.

The facility is located along Pan American, just south of the Comanche exit, and it will accommodate 50 people in 46 pallet homes. This includes 42 single-occupancy homes and four double-occupancy homes designed for couples. Residents are expected to stay for up to 24 months or until they transition to longer-term recovery housing.

Mayor Tim Keller emphasized the importance of providing both shelter and treatment through Gateway Recovery: "People need a roof over their head and treatment at the same time, that's exactly what Gateway Recovery will do," he stated. He highlighted the urgency of addressing addiction treatment needs in Albuquerque using opioid settlement funds.

Endeavors, a behavioral health provider with 55 years of experience based in San Antonio, Texas, will manage daily operations at Gateway Recovery. Their responsibilities include case management, housing navigation, meal service, and transportation.

Gilbert Ramirez, Director of Health, Housing and Homelessness, noted the critical role Gateway Recovery will play: “Gateway Recovery will be pivotal in helping people achieve long-term sobriety,” he said. He acknowledged Endeavors' extensive history in supporting vulnerable populations through necessary services like case management.

The project is funded by $5 million from opioid settlement funds alongside contributions from Bernalillo County amounting to $800,000 and $910K from State Capital Grant funding provided by Bernalillo County.