Behavioral Health News

Boston-based Stepping Stones Group cut the ribbon on its new autism treatment center in Springfield, Mass.

A South Dakota legislative committee unanimously decided to advance a bill that would set aside $20 million in scholarships for students going into behavioral health careers, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported Feb. 3. 

Boston-based Harvard University has the best psychiatry program, according to U.S. News and World Report's list of best medical schools for 2023. 

New Britain, Conn.-based Community Mental Health Affiliates has agreed to pay $384,322 to settle allegations that the behavioral health organization overbilled Medicaid for services, the U.S. Department of Justice said Feb. 2. 

Klamath Falls, Ore.-based Klamath Basin Behavioral Health center plans to build a new facility, Jefferson Public Radio reported Feb. 1. 

Yuma (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center plans to open a new behavioral health clinic, KAWC reported Feb. 1. 

Here are 15 newly announced or opened mental health treatment centers reported on by Becker's since Jan. 9:

New York City-based Williamsburg Therapy Group opened a location in Austin, Texas, the group's second overall. 

Here are 26 acquisitions, expansions and mergers among mental health companies reported on by Becker's since Jan. 3:

BriteLife Recovery's substance use treatment center in Hanover, Pa., is now in network with Capital Blue Cross.