The behavioral health industry continues to experience rapid growth, with organizations expanding their reach to meet the increasing demand for autism services, substance use disorder treatment, and eating disorder care. In this pipeline update, we highlight recent expansions from Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, Recovery Centers of America (RCA), Monte Nido & Affiliates, and Banyan Treatment Centers. Each of these organizations is making strategic moves to broaden access to care while strengthening their specialized services.
Hopebridge Expands Autism Therapy Network in Colorado
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, one of the largest autism therapy providers in the country, announced the opening of six new centers in the Denver, Colorado area. These facilities will begin opening in October 2020, with all six expected to be operational by February 2021.
Indianapolis-based Hopebridge is backed by Arsenal Capital Partners, a New York City-based private equity firm. The company operates as a center-based provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA), diagnostics, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Currently, it maintains a presence in six states and continues to scale quickly.
This expansion is part of a broader plan to establish a strong footprint in Colorado. Hopebridge first entered the state in February 2020 and announced an ambitious strategy to open 12 new locations there by mid-2021. In addition, the company has also committed to opening eight new centers in Minnesota within the same timeframe.
The new Colorado centers will provide diagnostic assessments, ABA therapy, and other supportive services. Families in the region can already begin scheduling assessments and evaluations, demonstrating the company’s effort to provide timely access to autism services in a state where demand far outpaces supply.
Recovery Centers of America Opens New Opioid Treatment Programs
Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a leading substance use disorder treatment provider, has announced the launch of two new opioid use disorder treatment programs in New Jersey. The King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based organization is financially backed by Deerfield Management Company and operates a mix of inpatient and outpatient treatment centers across Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Illinois.
The new facilities include the Woodbridge Healthcare Clinic in Iselin, a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. This program will offer detoxification services, assessments, methadone and suboxone medications, and outpatient care. Notably, the clinic will also include a specialized program for pregnant women, a critical service given the unique challenges of treating opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
In Somerdale, RCA has opened an office-based opioid treatment program (OTP) adjacent to Bravo Medical, its existing comprehensive MAT facility. This proximity allows for seamless integration of care and provides patients with more flexible treatment options.
These new programs come on the heels of RCA’s expansion into the Midwest, with its first Chicago-area facility opening earlier in September 2020. RCA’s continued expansion highlights the organization’s commitment to addressing the opioid crisis with evidence-based, accessible treatment.
Monte Nido & Affiliates Opens Residential Eating Disorder Center in California
Monte Nido & Affiliates, a well-established provider specializing in eating disorder treatment, has expanded its footprint with a new residential center in Lafayette, California. Headquartered in Malibu, Monte Nido offers a continuum of care, including residential programs, day treatment, and outpatient services. The company is owned by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
The new Lafayette center, located just outside San Francisco, is designed to provide residential treatment for adults living with a range of eating disorders. In addition to addressing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating-related concerns, the center is equipped to treat co-occurring conditions such as substance use, trauma, and psychiatric disorders.
With 25 facilities across 10 states, Monte Nido has become a leader in specialized eating disorder recovery. The opening of the Lafayette center strengthens its West Coast presence and expands access to much-needed care in Northern California, a region where specialized residential treatment options remain limited.
Banyan Treatment Centers Expands into Delaware
Banyan Treatment Centers, one of the largest privately owned networks of addiction treatment centers in the United States, has opened a new facility in Delaware. This marks Banyan’s 12th nationwide location and further solidifies its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The new center, called Banyan Delaware, will provide detoxification and residential treatment services to individuals from the surrounding areas, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The program is designed to treat individuals with both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, offering an integrated approach to recovery.
Currently, the Delaware facility has 32 beds available. Upon completion of construction at the end of 2020, the center will expand to a total of 60 beds. Banyan’s other locations span Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, California, and Illinois, reflecting its national growth strategy and ability to adapt to the needs of diverse communities.
Industry Trends Reflected in Expansion
The expansions from Hopebridge, RCA, Monte Nido, and Banyan underscore several important trends in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
First, demand for autism services continues to surge nationwide, with providers like Hopebridge racing to meet the needs of children and families. The emphasis on early intervention through ABA therapy, diagnostics, and allied services reflects the critical importance of timely access to care.
Second, the opioid crisis remains a driving force behind new treatment facilities and programs. RCA’s development of MAT clinics, including services for pregnant women, highlights the need for evidence-based, population-specific interventions. This kind of targeted expansion demonstrates how providers are adapting services to address unique community challenges.
Third, eating disorder treatment is increasingly recognized as a vital part of behavioral health care. Monte Nido’s new facility emphasizes integrated treatment that accounts for co-occurring disorders, offering holistic care for individuals whose needs go beyond traditional eating disorder services.
Finally, Banyan’s growth in Delaware points to the importance of accessibility. By opening facilities in regions that can serve multiple metropolitan areas, Banyan is strategically positioned to maximize its reach while addressing both substance use and mental health needs in a single setting.
Looking Ahead
The behavioral health sector continues to evolve, driven by both rising demand and private equity investment. Organizations like Hopebridge, RCA, Monte Nido, and Banyan demonstrate how providers are leveraging capital, clinical expertise, and innovative care models to expand access to critical services.
As the need for behavioral health services grows — from autism therapy to substance use disorder treatment and eating disorder recovery — expansions like these will play a central role in addressing national gaps in care. With each new facility, providers are not only broadening their reach but also deepening their ability to provide specialized, patient-centered services.
This pipeline update highlights the ongoing transformation of behavioral health, where growth strategies are closely aligned with patient needs, community demand, and integrated approaches to care. The continued expansion of these organizations underscores a shared commitment: improving access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals and families across the country.
