Sandy, Utah — September 20th, 2018 -  Brighton Recovery Center, a Utah based drug and alcohol treatment program launches Brighton Virtual Services to accommodate individuals unable to attend or afford traditional therapeutic outlets.

Behavioral Healthcare Executive is proud to announce the outstanding leaders who have been selected as 2018 Behavioral Healthcare Champions. These three individuals are being honored for their dedication to the field, as well as their commitment to influence positive change and help more people in treatment on their road to recovery.

Sandstone Care is excited to announce our national partnership with LearnWell Education in an effort to further augment our academic and vocational services! Through this partnership Sandstone Care will now have certified teachers providing onsite education, life skills, and vocational support to our clients.

This evening the U.S. Senate passed their version of the package designed to address the Opioid crisis and other substance use disorders.  It contained over 70 legislative proposals from five different Senate committees. The vote was 99 to 1.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, NAATP has reached out to our members in the areas impacted by the storm.  The National Association helped to identify treatment facilities needing support in response to damage due to Florence.  Within our membership, there are resources to help patients and staff at centers that have been impacted.

Rebecca Flood, CEO for Ashley Addiction Treatment and NAATP Board Member, received the impressive Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept.

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Sept. 6, 2018 – Cumberland Heights is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Hayes, M.S., LMFTA (TX), LCDC (TX) as Director of Clinical Research and Outcomes and Greg Snodgrass as Regional Outreach Coordinator.

Senate Leadership announced last evening that they will vote on a bi-partisan package of legislation designed to address the opioid crisis and other substance use disorder issues. The vote will be scheduled next week.

Summit BHC Completes its Second Acquisition in 2018 and Expands into Iowa

Over the years, National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) has inspired millions of people to raise awareness about mental and/or substance use disorders, share their stories of recovery, and encourage others who are still in need of services and support.

Nico Doorn, Alpha 180 Executive Director, shares about how Alpha 180 is more than just a sober fraternity on Austin’s KVUE News. "We are a sober social center, offering clinical services, housing, academic support, and sober fellowship events. Entering our second year, we are looking to expand our reach to more aspiring students in recovery!"

CMS has awarded $8.6 million in remaining Affordable Care Act (ACA) grants to 30 states and the District of Columbia to bolster their insurance markets.

According to CMS, the funding can be used to analyze a state's insurance marketplace with the goal of boosting competition, or improving access to mental health and addiction treatment services.

ROCKFORD—Rosecrance is pleased to announce it received a grant for nearly $30,000 from the United Way of Greater McHenry County on July 1, 2018.

These funds will support Rosecrance McHenry programs, including drug and alcohol counseling as well as family and individual counseling.

Before leaving Washington for its August recess, the US House of Representatives passed a large package of bills related to the Opioid crisis and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) generally. As we know, people continue to die in huge numbers as a result of Opioid and other addictions.

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers is pleased to announce that Nikki Soda has joined our staff as Membership Development Officer. Nikki came aboard this week at the national office in Denver. 

Yesterday the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers provided testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, regarding the Association’s Quality Assurance Initiative.