The landscape of behavioral health and substance use treatment is continuing to expand as new facilities open across the United States. These centers represent not just bricks and mortar, but fresh opportunities for individuals and families to access life-changing services. From Ohio to Washington, new treatment centers are opening, research facilities are breaking ground, and local communities are seeing renewed investment in behavioral health.
This week’s pipeline highlights include the opening of new drop-in and residential facilities, the expansion of private practices, and an innovative research center tied to equine-assisted therapy. Together, these developments demonstrate how providers and advocates are addressing the urgent and diverse needs of those living with mental health and substance use challenges.
NAMI Chapter Opens New Center in Ohio
In Fremont, Ohio, a new drop-in center has opened thanks to the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The center, located in Sandusky County, provides three hours of daily services where community members can meet with mental health professionals for consultation and support.
The project came to life through a partnership with the Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to wellness across northwest Ohio. The center is designed to offer a low-barrier point of entry for individuals who may not know where to begin in seeking help. For many, drop-in centers serve as a crucial first step toward accessing long-term care.
This expansion comes at a critical time, as Ohio continues to grapple with high rates of substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health needs. By embedding professionals directly into community spaces, NAMI and its partners are offering individuals the chance to seek guidance before challenges escalate.
Evolve Healing Expands in Wisconsin
Appleton-based Evolve Healing, a specialized treatment provider for eating disorders, has expanded its presence in Wisconsin with the opening of a second location in De Pere, just south of Green Bay.
The new site will provide outpatient services, as well as partial hospitalization programs designed for patients requiring more intensive support. The facility will serve individuals ages 12 and up, offering individual, family, and group therapy.
Evolve Healing already provides care across eight Midwestern states, but this new site underscores the provider’s commitment to reaching more patients closer to home. Future expansion is also on the horizon, with plans to extend services into Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Eating disorders remain one of the most fatal mental health conditions, and access to specialized treatment can be scarce in many parts of the country. Evolve Healing’s growth reflects both the demand for services and the importance of community-based facilities tailored to specific needs.
NYC Psychotherapy Practice Adds Third Location
In New York City, Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has opened its third location, further broadening access to psychotherapy in Midtown. Staffed by three licensed mental health counselors, the practice offers private therapy for individuals seeking support for issues such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
By situating all three locations in Midtown, Manhattan Mental Health Counseling ensures accessibility to clients across the city, especially those working or commuting in the area. As the demand for mental health services grows, particularly in urban centers, private practices like this are stepping in to provide flexible, affordable, and stigma-free care.
New Inpatient SUD Facility Opens in Upstate New York
Onondaga County has reached a milestone in substance use treatment with the opening of Elements of Central New York, the county’s first inpatient residential facility dedicated to SUD.
Operated by Liverpool-based Helio Health, the 75-bed facility offers stabilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration services for individuals in recovery. The $14 million facility is also supported by over $1 million in annual state funding to ensure ongoing operational stability.
This investment represents a major win for Central New York, where treatment access has historically lagged behind need. The addition of residential services means that individuals struggling with addiction no longer have to travel long distances for care, reducing barriers and improving recovery outcomes.
CSU Breaks Ground on Temple Grandin Equine Center
In Colorado, Colorado State University (CSU) has begun construction on the Temple Grandin Equine Center, an innovative research and treatment facility in Fort Collins. Named after Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism advocate and CSU professor, the center will focus on equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with emotional and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The Fort Collins facility will be used for both direct services and undergraduate training. A second equine center in Denver, also bearing Grandin’s name, is slated for groundbreaking soon.
Equine-assisted therapy has gained recognition for its ability to support individuals with autism, anxiety, trauma, and other developmental challenges. By pairing animal-assisted interventions with rigorous research, CSU is helping establish evidence-based practices that can shape the future of therapeutic care nationwide.
Colville Tribes Announce Plans for First SUD Facility
In Washington State, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have unveiled plans to build their first-ever substance use treatment center.
Located in Keller, Washington, the $20 million facility will feature 32 inpatient beds and provide comprehensive treatment for tribal members and surrounding communities. Backed by nonprofit tax credits and designed by Anderson West, a Coeur d’Alene-based architecture firm, the center marks a critical investment in Indigenous-led healthcare.
Native American communities have long faced disproportionate rates of substance use disorder, compounded by historical trauma, limited access to culturally relevant care, and systemic barriers. This new facility reflects a meaningful step toward addressing those disparities and offering healing rooted in community values.
The Bigger Picture
Taken together, these developments represent the breadth and diversity of today’s behavioral health and substance use treatment landscape. From rural Ohio to urban New York, providers are finding innovative ways to meet community needs. Some facilities, like Elements of Central New York, focus on large-scale inpatient treatment. Others, like NAMI’s drop-in center, offer grassroots support designed to connect people to resources earlier in their journeys.
Meanwhile, the groundbreaking of CSU’s Temple Grandin Equine Center highlights the importance of research and innovation in developing new models of care. And the Colville Tribes’ investment underscores the role of culturally specific facilities in creating sustainable, community-led healing.
The pipeline of new facilities is a sign of momentum. At a time when mental health and addiction challenges remain at the forefront of national concern, each new opening represents hope — not just for individuals in treatment, but for families, communities, and the future of behavioral health.
