Behavioral Health News

Here are 13 new behavioral health facilities and programs that Becker's has reported on so far in January:

The boards of The Nord Center and The LCADA Way have approved a merger between the behavioral health agencies.

Austin, Texas-based St. David's HealthCare is constructing a behavioral health center near its North Austin medical center, Community Impact reported Jan. 16.

Three members of the U.S. House have reintroduced a bill that would connect individuals in a behavioral or mental health crisis with follow-up services.

Mariottsville, Md.-based Bon Secours has opened a new partial hospitalization program for teenagers at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Va., the Richmond Times Dispatch reported Jan. 12. 

Bolstering accessibility to mental healthcare at Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington is a key priority this year for Scottie Day, MD.

Alison Burrowes has been appointed director of Kern County (Calif.) Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, CBS affiliate KBAK reported Jan. 11.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of $50 million to expand inpatient behavioral health services across the state.

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.