ACADIA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS WITH TOWER HEALTH TO OPEN TOWER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
July 13 2020 - 4:15PM
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced the
opening of a new behavioral health facility, Tower Behavioral
Health, through the Company’s previously announced joint venture
with Tower Health. The facility, located at 201 Wellness Way in
Reading, Pennsylvania, will begin accepting patients on July 14,
2020.
Initially, Tower Behavioral Health will include a general
psychiatric unit, offering acute inpatient care for adults age 18
and older. Following the opening of the facility, a mood disorders
unit for adults will be added. Additional expansion plans include
age-appropriate units for children and adolescents in 2021.
When fully operational, Tower Behavioral Health will include 144
inpatient beds and will offer the following services:
- Inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults,
and seniors
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Dual diagnosis services
- Outpatient counseling
- Physician services and consultations
Tower Behavioral Health will serve individuals who have been
experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety disorders,
bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self‑harm,
and suicidal ideation. The treatment center will also accept
patients who have a primary mental health diagnosis and a
co-occurring substance use disorder.
“Acadia is pleased to be partnering with a leading health system
like Tower Health to provide these critically needed services in
southeastern Pennsylvania. Working together, we will be able to
integrate physical and mental healthcare to improve the overall
health of patients,” said Acadia Healthcare CEO Debbie Osteen.
“This new facility will play a vital role in the local community
and have a significant positive impact on individuals and families
throughout the area for many years to come.”
“Tower Health is committed to serving communities throughout
this region, and we are proud to be partnering with Acadia
Healthcare to increase access to this much-needed service while
fulfilling our promise of advancing health and transforming lives,”
said Tower Health President and CEO Clint Matthews.
“Patients and families who turn to us in times of need can
expect to receive superior services provided by a team of
experienced and compassionate professionals,” said Tower Behavioral
Health CEO Stephanie Lee. “We are honored to serve Berks County and
the surrounding communities, and we look forward to establishing
ourselves as a valued and trusted resource for the families who
live here.”
The new behavioral health facility will expand the number of
inpatient beds available to the community, and it will enable
providers to effectively engage with patients, families, and other
members of each patient’s support team.
For additional information about Tower Behavioral Health, visit
www.towerbehavioralhealth.com.
About Acadia Healthcare
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare
services. As of March 31, 2020, Acadia operated a network of
588 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 18,200 beds
in 40 states, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico.
Acadia provides behavioral health and addiction treatment services
to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient
psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential
treatment centers, and outpatient clinics. For more information
about Acadia Healthcare, please visit www.acadiahealthcare.com.
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare
provider/payer system that offers leading‑edge, compassionate
healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million
people. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health consists
of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in
Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville
Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville;
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for
Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University
in Philadelphia.
The Tower system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation
at Wyomissing, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West
Reading, home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home,
and a network of 22 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health
service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200
physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230
convenient locations. For more information, visit
www.towerhealth.org.
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Gretchen Hommrich
ACADIA HEALTHCARE
(615) 861-6000
gretchen.hommrich@acadiahealthcare.com
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