About Acadia Healthcare

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Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. As of December 31, 2023, Acadia operated a network of 253 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,200 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With approximately 23,500 employees serving more than 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S. Acadia provides behavioral healthcare services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, and outpatient clinics.

Acadia Healthcare stands as an industry thought leader dedicated to providing optimal clinical care, meeting the unique needs of each of our patients, and working to destigmatize the worldview of mental health and addiction concerns. Our purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in treating mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Select Premier Treatment Centers at Acadia Healthcare

Children’s Behavioral Solutions – Nationwide US
Acadia Healthcare’s Children’s Behavioral Solutions™ (CBS) works with families free of charge to connect children and adolescents with personalized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. As a complimentary resource for educational consultants, therapists, agencies, and social workers, Children’s Behavioral Solutions™ ensures that each child has the resources they need to achieve the best treatment outcome possible. Our resource coordinators work with premier facilities across the U.S., both inside and outside Acadia’s nationwide network. Services include referral coordination, guidance with the admissions process, ongoing support throughout treatment, and aftercare support.

First Responder Network – Nationwide US
First responders and members of law enforcement experience trauma almost daily, and the cumulative effects of these experiences have led many to struggle with addiction and mental health concerns. Police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, and other public servants often face a greater stigma when seeking professional help. However, getting first responders treatment that addresses their unique experiences is essential to helping them regain control of the symptoms that have disrupted their lives. Acadia Healthcare’s work supports better law enforcement treatment outcomes, assisting public servants to return to work and their communities.

Acadia Healthcare’s First Responder Network team provides complimentary treatment guidance and referrals for individuals who need personalized programming due to behavioral health and substance use concerns. As a free resource to licensed professionals, families, employer groups, first responders, higher education entities, and individuals in need, TPS empowers clients to feel confident in their treatment decisions, yielding stronger results and more positive recovery outcomes.

Seeking treatment for mental health disorders, behavioral concerns, and substance use challenges can be immensely overwhelming, especially when navigating the admissions process. We strategically place our team members across the country to increase access to care. This also allows us to form partnerships with healthcare professionals who already serve clients with addictions, chronic pain, mood disorders, eating disorders, mental health concerns, and trauma-related diagnoses. The First Responder team works to make the process as simple and seamless as possible.

Military and Family Support Services – Nationwide US
The Acadia Healthcare Military & Family Support Services™ (MFS) program is a free service that connects active-duty service members, Veterans, and their family members with mental health and substance use treatment providers in their area. Our military liaisons work with premier facilities across the U.S., both inside and outside Acadia’s nationwide network. Services include referral coordination, guidance with the admissions process, ongoing support throughout treatment, and aftercare support.

Carolina House – Durham, NC
Situated in a serene and peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful trees and greenery, Carolina House offers a tranquil environment where you can escape from the stressors of your everyday life and focus solely on recovery. Offering residential and outpatient care to people of all genders, ages 17 and older, Carolina House specializes in helping individuals overcome the struggles they are facing as a result of eating disorders.

Whether it be anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, or related concerns, Carolina House is equipped to provide the comprehensive care necessary for defeating these disorders and creating a life that is happy, healthy, and full of purpose. Our treatment approach encourages self-exploration so that individuals can develop and implement transformative, nurturing habits as their new way of living.

Greenleaf Behavioral Health – Valdosta, GA
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital is a 113-bed behavioral health and substance abuse treatment hospital located in the heart of South Georgia. We offer inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programming for adolescents, teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, and other mental health illnesses.

Our inpatient treatment programs are for adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults who are a danger to themselves or others and require intensive observation and stabilization. We focus on making sure each client creates a strong foundation that sets the stage for successful recovery. Our outpatient program provides group therapy to adults. Clients engaged in our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs typically stay in treatment for 2-4 weeks, depending on the specific needs of the individual.

Rebound Behavioral Health – Lancaster, SC
Rebound Behavioral Health features a 63-bed inpatient treatment program for men and women aged 18 and older. We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of quality care for adults and older adults who come to us battling mental health issues and substance abuse. Our alcohol and drug detox program offers high quality medically monitored detox. Our staff will assess the need for detox in our admissions process and include this service in a person’s customized treatment plan if necessary.

Our Partial Hospitalization Program is an ideal level of care for adults who can benefit from intensive step-down support following the completion of inpatient treatment or whose needs are not severe enough to warrant enrollment in our inpatient program. The new residence at our campus is perfect for individuals who may need more consistent transportation, have to travel great distances for care, and for those who want to live on-site while receiving care.

Wilmington Treatment Center – Wilmington, NC
Wilmington Treatment Center was founded in 1984 by a group of individuals whose lives had been affected by the disease of addiction. Over the last three decades, the program has remained committed to providing the best possible treatment via evidence-based programming, research-supported methods and modalities, and personalized care delivered with compassion and respect.

At Wilmington Treatment Center, comprehensive treatment is provided by multidisciplinary teams of talented and dedicated professionals, including our medical director, who is certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine specializing in Addiction Medicine, licensed masters-level clinicians, certified substance abuse counselors, an addiction medicine specialist, a licensed recreational therapist, registered nurses, physician assistants, and other specialists. Licensed as a hospital and featuring a medical director who has experience as an oncologist, internist, and general practitioner, our program is uniquely prepared to care for patients whose chemical dependency is accompanied by complicated medical needs.

In addition to individual, group, and family therapy, Wilmington Treatment Center also features a robust recreation therapy program and daily leisure recreation activities. Among the many specialized treatment opportunities at Wilmington Treatment Center are Foundations Training for individuals experiencing chronic pain, the Young Adult Group for patients aged 18 to 30, the Middle Adult Group, and Operation Recovery for military members, veterans, and first responders.

Contacts at Acadia Healthcare

Meridith Johnson, MBA
Director, Military Affairs
Meridith.Johnson@AcadiaHealthcare.com
Cell: 352.817.4570

Amber Lancaster
Resource Coordinator, Children’s Behavioral Solutions
Amber.Lancaster@AcadiaHealthcare.com
Cell: 304.374.5187

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