Behavioral Health News

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Family Care Center has opened a new outpatient mental health clinic in Murfreesboro, Tenn. 

Eleanor Slater Hospital, with campuses in Cranston and Burrillville, R.I., has regained accreditation from The Joint Commission three years after an unannounced review found patient safety and documentation issues. However, staffing issues remain, the Northern Rhode Island News reported.

Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center plans to open a 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit by November of 2025, according to The Virginian-Pilot. 

Iowa is the most affordable state to see a psychologist, while Alaska is the most expensive state, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health.

Mountain Youth Academy is opening a new youth mental health facility in Mountain City, Tenn., CBS and ABC affiliate WJHL reported Jan. 10.

Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center is adding an inpatient psychiatric unit, The Virginian-Pilot reported Jan. 10.

Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md., has received a $1 million grant for its School of Health Professions, which will house a pediatric behavioral health center.

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida has begun offering free services for uninsured children and teenagers, NBC affiliate WESH reported Jan. 9. 

The Virginia Department of Education has established the Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is looking to make it easier for behavioral health professionals to become licensed in the state, KSL reported Jan. 9.