Goldman Sachs Entity Acquires Center for Social Dynamics

Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced that it has acquired autism therapy provider Center for Social Dynamics. As part of the deal, the Center for Social Dynamics’ previous private equity backer, NMS Capital, also reinvested in the company, according to a news release. It’s not clear what proportion of the company’s equity is held by each firm. […]

10 Behavioral Health Companies to Watch for a Potential Sale

Dealmaking in the behavioral health space has been slower in recent years. However, a handful of notable companies could be changing hands in the not-so-distant future. Based on data from the first quarter, it appears behavioral health dealmaking is stuck at lower volumes than pre-pandemic levels. As we prepare for new batches of M&A data […]

Center for Social Dynamics Makes Fifth Autism Acquisition, Solidifying Presence in Washington

Alameda, California-based Center for Social Dynamics announced it acquired South Sound Behavior Therapy (SSBT), deepening its presence in Washington state. SSBT concentrates its operations on the Seattle and Olympia metros, according to a news release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an autism treatment provider that offers applied […]

Transactions: HCA Selling Behavioral Hospital; New Acquisitions from BrightView, Stepping Stones

Vertava Health acquires Integrated Addiction Care Associates Vertava Health has announced it has purchased outpatient behavioral health provider Integrated Addiction Care Associates (IAC), in a move that brings together two Tennessee operators. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. IAC offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and primary care services to residents […]