Behavioral Health News

Educators, legislators and global organizations alike are working to fight the surging youth mental health crisis in the U.S.

Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based Frazier Behavioral Health received its Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Accreditation.

Jeremy Klemanski was appointed CEO and president of Chicago-based nonprofit addiction treatment center Gateway Foundation.

Ephrata, Pa.-based Retreat Behavioral Health, an addiction treatment center with locations across the East Coast, has filed a data breach notice with the state's Office of the Attorney General, JDSupra reported Jan. 5. 

Here are 17 mental health centers, partnerships and acquisitions reported by Becker's that were announced, opened or finalized in December.

Schools in North Carolina's Iredell and Statesville counties secured a $17 million grant from the Education Department to fund mental health services for students, NBC affiliate WCNC reported Jan. 4. 

When Becker's asked industry experts about their priorities and plans for mental healthcare in 2023, some common threads among industry experts were adolescent behavioral health services, addressing the staffing shortage and crisis care treatment.

Congress approved legislation that requires national health organizations to help schools establish teams that can identify, address and support those experiencing mental health issues.

Natalie Pflueger and Vaun Williams, PsyD, will serve as co-COOs of national mental healthcare group Aliya Health Group.

Tampa, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has acquired Northside Behavioral Health Center, also in Tampa, after managing the facility for seven years.