The City of Albuquerque announced Tuesday that the Gateway Center reached full capacity for the first time since its late-2025 expansion, placing nearly 200 people on a path toward stable housing through intensive support services.
The Gibson location now serves 192 residents — 100 women and 92 men — who commit to behavioral intervention and counseling as a step toward permanent housing. The center has been a key part of the city’s homelessness response since it opened in 2023.
Mayor Tim Keller said the milestone shows people are choosing services built for long-term stability.
“People are choosing this help, which is a positive step toward getting them off the streets and into homes,” Keller said.
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The Gibson site combines shelter with counseling and behavioral health services. It also includes a first responder receiving area that connects people directly to treatment and resources.
Gateway Operations Officer Jennifer McDonald said the center is successfully coordinating services that help residents move forward.
“People who come to us seek comprehensive support that will lead to long-term stability,” McDonald said.
The Gateway Center is part of the city’s Gateway System of Care, which includes Gateway West, a low-barrier shelter, Gateway Family for households with children, Gateway Recovery, a 50-bed substance use treatment community and Gateway Young Adult, a housing and support center for people ages 18 to 25 opening this spring.
Shelter services are always available at one of the city’s Gateway locations. People needing help can call Albuquerque Community Safety at (505) 651-5515 for shelter transport.
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