Executive Director~ Charlie Stinson has been in the addiction treatment and prevention field since 1997. His career originally started in Charleston, SC, where he worked at various positions at the Charleston Center. In 2010 he moved back to his wife’s hometown of Clinton, SC and began work at Gateway Counseling Center as the Prevention Director. In 2014 he was lucky enough to accept the Executive Director position when the former director Leland Nelson retired. He is certified both state and nationally as an addiction counselor and addiction prevention specialist. He is also proud to be the first ever South Carolina Licensed Addiction Counselor through SCLLR.
Administrative Staff ~ Jacquelyn Thompson – I am the Financial Coordinator for Gateway Counseling Center.
Administrative Staff~ Cheryl Jeter – I am the Front Office Assistant for Gateway Counseling Center.
Treatment Director ~Heather Keadle MA, LPC, LAC, CS, SAP, AADC, NCACII – I have been working in the field for 17 years. I coordinate and manage all treatment programs as well as supervise all treatment staff. I also serve as the ADSAP (Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program) coordinator for Gateway Counseling Center and conduct ADSAP PRI and SAP services.
Special Programs Coordinator ~ Casey Kimbrell – My name is Casey Kimbrell, and I am the Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor, Lead Counselor, and Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator at Gateway Counseling Center. I have been working in the field since 2017 and at Gateway Counseling Center since 2019. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Addiction Counselor. At Gateway Counseling Center, I do Trauma, Recovery, and Empowerment Therapy Groups which address substance use, adverse childhood experiences, domestic violence, and any past trauma. I plan to begin a Batterer’s Intervention Program for both men and women in Spring 2023. When I am not in the office, you may see me out in the community partnering with Prevention doing outreach for the treatment department at Gateway.
Adolescent Counselor~ Heather Stone- My name is Heather Stone, and I have worked with the youth of Laurens County in multiple capacities for over 20 years. I am the Adolescent Counselor at Gateway Counseling Center. I have worked here since 2019 and I am a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. We not only offer services to the adolescents of Laurens County in the office but also sight with community partners. I am excited to continue growing and expanding this program to meet the needs of our youth in the coming years.
Peer Support Specialist ~ Rick Kloskey, SAS, CPRS, CPSS- I’m Rick Kloskey and I am a person in long term recovery. A Peer Support Specialist is a person who has lived experience with mental illness, trauma and substance abuse and I’m passionate about inspiring hope and helping others find their path in recovery. My job is to educate and empower anyone suffering from illness and addiction. I have extensive experience working within the Piedmont Recovery Community, Spartanburg Regional Emergency Department and Union County Commision on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Clinical Counselor~ Madison Musgrove, MS, SAS, MHFA, ADC-IP- I have been working in the field since 2021 and at Gateway Counseling Center since 2024. I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use and eating disorders. I plan to work toward becoming a Peer Support Specialist and begin an Eating Disorder Recovery Program in 2025. As a person in recovery, I hope to provide education and experience to individuals starting their recovery path.
Region 1 Training Coordinator/ Case Manager~ Michelle Ledbetter- I have been in the field of Human Services for over 13 years. At Gateway Counseling Center, I serve as the Region I Training Coordinator and Case Manager for clients throughout Laurens County.
Prevention Director ~ Marilyn ‘Quia’ Cromer- My name is Marilyn Cromer, and I am the Prevention Director at Gateway Counseling Center. I have been at Gateway Counseling since 2015. I am dual certified in treatment and prevention. I am a member of The Laurens County Prevention Coalition, which is a community partnership with law enforcement, social service organizations, behavioral health organizations, public health organizations, the education systems, the judicial circuit, and other grassroots organizations. The coalition implements community awareness, programs, interventions, and education throughout Laurens County and focuses on the risks and protective factors of substance use and promotes healthier choices and lifestyles.
