Following a major rebrand earlier this year, Alachua, Florida-based Sero Mental Health is heading into 2026 with a keen focus on growth through de novo expansions, strategic M&A and building referral partnerships, led by its new chief growth officer, Daniel Krasner. The company already has locations across seven states and much of its focus will […]
This is an exclusive BHB+ story Social work and some counseling degrees may no longer be classified as “professional” programs under a proposed change by the Department of Education, which would limit loan amounts and access for graduate students pursuing these fields. Loan amounts would be reduced to $20,500 per year and capped at $100,000 […]
The longtime CEO of Discovery Behavioral Health, John Peloquin, has retired and been replaced by Tom Britton, an executive who has held a handful of roles in the behavioral health industry over the last few years. The Irvine, California-based mental health and addiction treatment provider was formed in 2018 following the merger of Webster Equity […]
The Centerstone and Brightli merger marked one of the largest behavioral health transactions of 2025. With an anticipated $1 billion in combined annual revenue and a joint workforce of nearly 10,300 across 360 locations, it also makes the new entity possibly the largest nonprofit in the sector. Dr. C.J. Davis, CEO-elect of the unified organization, […]
New survey data show that a significant portion of the board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) workforce feels there is a key gap in how they are trained to dose hours for applied behavior analysis (ABA). The survey, conducted by the tech company RethinkBH and inclusive of 390 responses from practicing BCBAs, finds that 80% do not […]
Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC) will hit pause on several de novo development projects and focus on investing in markets with strong reimbursement dynamics. This comes on the heels of Acadia CEO Chris Hunter’s disclosure in September that the company plans to reduce its 2026 expected spending by $300 million. Shortly after, the behavioral health and […]
UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) payvider arm, Optum Health, will lay off 572 employees in early 2026, according to WARN notices the company filed in New Jersey. All of its behavioral health services in the state will stop effective Nov. 30. Other areas affected include pediatrics and specialty care. The layoffs are slated to begin on […]
Arizona Autism has announced it will lay off nearly 3,000 employees, transitioning some portion of them to contract positions. The Phoenix-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) and intellectual/developmental disabilities services provider told employees and disclosed to the Arizona state government that it provided notice to employees on Oct. 30. Information published online by the state shows […]
New layoffs at the end of October reflect the downward pressures on the residential care model. Two closures have impacted 356 employees, according to public documents. One entity will continue to operate while another appears to be heading for closure. In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, the nonprofit, youth-focused behavioral health and social services provider Vista Maria […]
This is an exclusive BHB+ story Mental health support is one of the top benefits millennials and Generation Z seek from their employers, yet only 20% are employed by companies that offer it. Even among those that do offer mental health benefits, how and what they offer is shifting. Traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) – […]
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