October 2024

A Transformational Experience for a First Responder at Sierra Tucson – Patient Testimonial

A patient who received treatment at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, shares his personal journey and the stigma he overcame that ultimately led him to experience transformational growth as part of the Red, White and Blue Program. With guidance from the compassionate team, this first responder was able to overcome trauma and personal struggles while also developing … Read More

A Truly Caring Team at East Tennessee Behavioral Health – Patient Testimonial

A patient at East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville, Tennessee shares her transformative experience, from having suicidal ideation when she arrived to putting in the work and reaching a point where she felt much better and could be discharged. She emphasizes the autonomy she had over her treatment: everything she did was on her terms. Thank you … Read More

Setting the Record Straight: Acadia’s Commitment to Quality

Recent media reports about Acadia Healthcare paint a false picture of our policies, practices, and standards of care at our hospitals. Not only do these stories misrepresent the facts, but they also omit material context and ignore Acadia’s proven track record of delivering life-saving care to over 150,000 patients facing severe mental health crises in … Read More

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What to Expect at an Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital

Navigating the world of behavioral health care can be daunting, especially when it comes to inpatient treatment. By understanding typical treatment, what the typical length of an average stay in a hospital may be, and the importance of aftercare, families, patients, caregivers, and mental health advocates in the recovery process, it can help alleviate some … Read More