The behavioral health and developmental care landscape continues to expand across the United States, with new centers and services opening to meet growing community needs. From autism treatment to psychiatric care to substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, providers are innovating and building resources designed to improve access and outcomes. Several organizations recently announced new facilities and expansions, marking a significant step forward in supporting individuals and families affected by behavioral health challenges.
CARD Opens New Facility in Gilbert, Arizona
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), one of the largest national providers of autism treatment, has opened a new facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, CARD is known for delivering applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals of all ages, helping them build communication, social, and life skills.
This latest opening brings CARD’s Arizona footprint to 10 locations, reinforcing its commitment to families across the state. Nationally, CARD operates in 260 locations across 33 states, a testament to the growing demand for ABA services.
Since its acquisition by private equity firm Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) in 2018, CARD has continued to expand its reach and resources, offering hope to families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Gilbert location will serve as an important resource hub, providing tailored services to children and families in the greater Phoenix area.
Autism Systems Expands in St. Clair County, Michigan
Autism Systems, another autism-focused provider, has opened a new location in St. Clair County, Michigan. This marks the organization’s second facility in the county, offering expanded access to children and families who need autism services.
The new center features seven therapy rooms, sensory rooms stocked with toys, and dedicated spaces for art and recreational activities, according to the Port Huron Times Herald. By creating an environment that is both therapeutic and engaging, Autism Systems continues to emphasize holistic care that integrates play, creativity, and evidence-based interventions.
In addition to the new location, Autism Systems operates facilities in Port Huron, Bay City, Bridgeport, and Swartz Creek, further strengthening its footprint across Michigan.
Healing Partners Brings Psychiatric Care to Maine
Behavioral health resources are also expanding in rural areas. In Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — the county seat and largest town in Piscataquis County — Healing Partners Psychiatric Services has officially opened its doors.
The practice, located in a renovated 60,000-square-foot mill turned mixed-use building, is owned by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Laura Feaga. Healing Partners provides outpatient services to adults, including individual and group psychiatric care. Importantly, services are available both in-person and via telemedicine, making care accessible to patients who face transportation or mobility challenges.
This opening underscores the importance of extending mental health services to rural populations, who often face significant barriers to accessing timely care.
Brigid’s Path Begins Construction on Family Advocacy Center
In Ohio, Kettering-based Brigid’s Path is taking its services to the next level by beginning construction on a new family advocacy center. Established in 2014, Brigid’s Path is the state’s first newborn recovery provider, specializing in supporting babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and their families.
The new center, located on-site at Brigid’s Path’s facility, will expand resources for mothers and families affected by substance use disorder. Plans include practical supports such as laundry facilities, showers, and full-service kitchens, in addition to advocacy and community services.
By integrating family-centered care, Brigid’s Path highlights how SUD treatment must often address both medical and social needs. This expansion promises to deepen the organization’s impact on families across the Dayton area.
Puzzle Pieces Opens New Campus and Autism Center in Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky-based nonprofit Puzzle Pieces has officially moved to a new 27,000-square-foot campus that will house all of its programs, along with a newly launched autism services center.
The Owen Autism Center, part of the expanded campus, will serve children as young as 18 months, significantly widening the organization’s capacity to provide early intervention services. Puzzle Pieces has long been dedicated to serving individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and this new campus represents a major milestone in its mission.
An open house earlier this month introduced the community to the facility, which brings together programs that were previously scattered across multiple locations. Consolidating these services will improve efficiency, collaboration, and patient access.
New Recovery Resource Center in Burlington County, New Jersey
Efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in New Jersey received a boost when officials in Burlington County approved a state grant of more than $130,000 to establish a new Recovery Resource Center.
The facility will be located inside the county’s Human Services building in Westampton and will serve as a hub for peer support services, recovery meetings, and information about treatment options such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
The Recovery Resource Center will also connect individuals to sober living resources, reinforcing long-term recovery pathways. As opioid-related deaths continue to strain communities, resource hubs like this one are vital in reducing stigma and providing accessible, immediate help.
BHN to Open New MAT Clinic in Springfield, Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Behavioral Health Network (BHN) — the largest behavioral health provider in Western Massachusetts — is preparing to open a new outpatient drug treatment clinic in Springfield.
Scheduled to open in March, the clinic will provide MAT services seven days a week, along with outpatient counseling. By expanding MAT access, BHN is directly addressing one of the most effective tools in reducing opioid-related deaths and improving recovery outcomes.
With opioid-related challenges still pressing across the Northeast, BHN’s expansion reflects the importance of ensuring communities have consistent access to proven treatments.
ALAS Expands Hispanic-Focused Mental Health Services in California
Half Moon Bay, California-based nonprofit Ayudando Latiños a Soar (ALAS) is also expanding its reach with a second location, made possible through a grant from the Menlo Park-based Sand Hill Foundation.
Founded in 2011, ALAS is dedicated to supporting the local Hispanic community through mental health services, cultural programming, and social resources. Its expanded location will allow the nonprofit to extend therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and youth in the coastal town south of San Francisco.
By tailoring services to the cultural and social needs of Hispanic residents, ALAS addresses disparities in behavioral health care access and outcomes. The expansion demonstrates the growing recognition of culturally competent care as a cornerstone of effective treatment.
Looking Ahead
The latest openings and expansions across the behavioral health and autism treatment space reflect an encouraging trend: organizations are investing in broader access, innovative models, and family-centered care. Whether it’s CARD scaling its ABA services nationwide, Brigid’s Path building family advocacy into its newborn recovery model, or BHN expanding access to MAT, each development underscores the urgent demand for more comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
As providers continue to expand facilities and launch new programs, communities gain more opportunities to connect with life-changing resources. These investments represent hope for individuals and families navigating the challenges of autism, mental illness, and substance use disorder — and mark another step forward in the nationwide effort to build stronger, healthier communities.
