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Attentive, Empathetic Care at Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center – Patient Testimonial

A patient who received care at Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Cleveland, Ohio shares how the team’s warmth and genuine care has made her experience vastly different from other clinics she has been to in the past. Special thank you to counselor Bernie Reeves, whose attentive, empathetic approach has been particularly impactful. Thank you, Cleveland CTC … Read More

Genuine, Supportive Care at El Cajon CTC – Patient Testimonial

A patient who received treatment at El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center in El Cajon, California shares the genuine, compassionate treatment she received that made her feel truly seen and cared for. Thank you to El Cajon CTC team for ensuring that every aspect of care supports patients during their recovery journey. “My experience at the clinic here has … Read More

Respectful, Compassionate Care at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast – Patient Testimonial

The mother of a patient who received care at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast in Moosic, Pennsylvania, shares how her son’s dramatically different experience helped him transition to living a high-functioning, successful life. In the past, he had been treated with disrespect while at other facilities, but the Geisinger Behavioral Health team was considerate and … Read More

Hope and a Changed Perspective at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center – Patient Testimonial

A patient at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center in Belton, Texas shares how the team changed her life, caring for her like family when her own abandoned her. They gave her the support she needed to grow, recognize her worth and look to the future with hope. With deep gratitude for the lasting impact of … Read More

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

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