The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you by Behavioral Health Business, a WTWH Media health care brand. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of behavioral health, home health, hospice, senior housing and skilled nursing care. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/. Jeremy […]
Chandler, Arizona-based Embark Behavioral Health is undergoing a leadership transition. On Wednesday, the private equity-backed child and young adult behavioral health provider announced that Alex Stavros, its CEO of 13 years, will step away from daily management and into a board member role. Embark Behavioral Health named Scott Filion as its new CEO, effective September […]
In case you missed it, Behavioral Health Business has launched a new specialty publication for professionals in the substance use disorder space. You can subscribe to Addiction Treatment Business here: Subscribe today! The behavioral health industry continues its shift away from adolescent wilderness therapy programs as payers opt for other care models and the segment grapples […]
Worsening teen mental health continues to be a leading issue in the U.S. The CDC reports that more than 40% of high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and about a third experienced poor mental health in 2021. As a result, there is an uptick in behavioral health utilization. Still, adolescents and their […]
The sixth episode of the Behavioral Health Business Perspectives podcast is now Live! Behavioral Health Business Editor Laura Lovett sits down with Alex Stavros, CEO of youth-focused behavioral health provider Embark Behavioral Health. They discuss the challenges of tackling the youth behavioral health crisis and taking a preventative approach to care. Listen to learn about: […]
While 2023 unfolded at a dizzying pace, significant news in the behavioral health space may have escaped notice. This brief overview revisits several overlooked stories, offering valuable insights from a year marked by pivotal moments and promising trends. These overlooked stories represent meaningful developments in crucial industry narratives, serving as hidden gems and emblems of […]
Embark Behavioral Health Opens Trio of New Outpatient Clinics Chandler, Arizona-based Embark Behavioral Health opened three new outpatient clinics in Southern California to provide accessible mental health services to youths, young adults, and their families. Located in Woodland Hills, West Los Angeles and Newport Beach, the new programs will offer comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for anxiety, […]
Embark Behavioral Health has named several new executives to help it continue its growth strategy after recapitalizing late last year. The Chandler, Arizona-based youth behavioral health provider announced Tuesday it hired a new CFO and two segment leaders to strengthen its leadership team. The new hires will also help the company as it deepens its […]
Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is a crucial part of the teen behavioral health crisis. While the rate of youth SUD has held steady after a COVID-19 dip, teens in need of treatment often face several structural barriers to care, including a lack of available providers and access to family therapy. Treating teens with SUD […]
Pediatric behavioral health provider Embark Behavioral Health has its sights set on growing its outpatient treatment footprint. But along the way, it refuses to put quantity over quality in its pursuits. This comes as demand for pediatric behavioral health services is at an all-time high, with rates of depression and anxiety among children and teens […]
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