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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

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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

Understanding the Process of Involuntary Admission at an Acute Psychiatric Hospital

If a loved one is struggling with mental illness and find they are in need of emergency medical services, it can be a daunting and possibly scary endeavor. That is why we want to ensure you have clarity into the process – including the legal and medical professionals that are involved when making these important … Read More

Compassionate Guidance Toward a New Way of Life at Mirror Lake

A patient who received treatment at Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Burns, Tennessee, shares how she regained her self-worth and discovered a new way of life thanks to the empathetic, compassionate team who cared for her. Thank you, Mirror Lake Team, for helping people find a new path free from addiction. “I cannot say enough about … Read More