You don't have to
carry it alone.
Recovery isn't about having it all together. It's about being honest enough to say you don't — and finding people who understand. Whether you're facing addiction, grief, broken relationships, or something you can't quite name — these rooms exist because real people needed a real place to start over.
Beloved Restoration
For women who grew up in a home with addiction, struggle with addiction themselves, or have been touched by addiction in their immediate family. Beloved creates a space where women share their stories, find community, and begin to heal.
Areas of focus: Alcoholism, drug addiction, codependency, eating disorders, body image, pornography, shopping addiction, work addiction, and other compulsive behaviors.
If any of that resonates — even a little — you are welcome here.
Visit Beloved Restoration“I thought I was the only one. Then I walked into Beloved and realized every woman in that room had been carrying something too.”
Warriors
For men seeking recovery from sexual addiction and related struggles. Warriors provides a confidential, Christ-centered group where men can be honest about what they're facing — without shame, without posturing — and find a path forward.
All meetings are strictly confidential.
Visit Warriors“The hardest part was showing up the first time. After that, it was the one place I didn't have to pretend.”
Other paths to support.
Recovery looks different for everyone. These community resources may also be helpful alongside — or apart from — our on-campus programs.
Celebrate Recovery
Christ-centered 12-step program for hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Open to anyone.
Learn morePure Desire
Resources and groups for those seeking freedom from unwanted sexual behavior.
Learn moreHopeQuest
Intensive programs for addicted men and their families to experience God's plan for freedom and hope.
Learn moreAA — Santa Cruz
Local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout Santa Cruz County.
Find a meetingNA — Bay Area
Narcotics Anonymous meetings across the Bay Area and Santa Cruz region.
Find a meetingRetrouvaille
A lifeline for married couples struggling with communication, trust, or disconnection.
Learn moreSometimes you need more than a group.
Branches Counseling is a professional counseling practice right here on the GateWay campus. Licensed therapists who specialize in grief, anxiety, marriage struggles, trauma, and the kind of hard seasons that need focused, ongoing care.
Learn About Branches CounselingWondering where to start?
Call the church office and we'll help point you in the right direction. Start with a conversation. See where it goes.
(831) 438-0646 Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3 NIVThe first step is the hardest. We know.
Reach out wherever you are. We'll meet you there. Just call the office, send an email, or show up on a Sunday. We'll take it from there.