Autism Services

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Creates Unfunded Mandate for Treatment Providers

Oregon's November approval of Measure 110 decriminalizing drug possession represents a landmark shift in criminal justice and addiction policy, redirecting individuals caught with small amounts of controlled substances from...

Amid Growth, Pinnacle CEO Pushes for Methadone MAT Flexibilities

The past several months have been devastating for many behavioral health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread...

How the Pandemic Accelerated Telehealth Adoption

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the behavioral health landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for mental health care...

Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider Brightline Raises $20 Million

Brightline, a Palo Alto-based startup specializing in virtual pediatric behavioral health care, recently announced a $20 million Series...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands With Two New Adolescent Mental Health Centers

Discovery Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, has made another significant move in expanding its...
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Private Equity’s Surging Interest in Autism Care: What 2020 Means for Providers and Investors

In recent years, private equity’s appetite for behavioral health has grown substantially—but few sectors have seen as dramatic a rise in interest as autism...

The Lifespan Gap: How Autism-SUD Comorbidity Research Reveals Critical Shortfalls in Adult Developmental Disability Services

When JAMA Pediatrics published Taiwanese research in January 2021 demonstrating heightened substance use disorder risk among individuals with autism—particularly those with untreated behavioral comorbidities—the...

The Growing Need for Adult Autism Services: Addressing the Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement

When it comes to autism, the conversation tends to focus primarily on children. Public discourse, resources, and services have long been geared toward helping...

Addressing the Gaps in Autism Services for Adults: The Critical Need for Lifelong Support

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is widely recognized as a lifelong condition. Yet, much of the discussion surrounding autism services tends to focus on children,...

The Growing Investment in Autism Services: A Shift in Focus from Addiction Treatment

In recent years, the addiction treatment industry has been a hotspot for investment, with private equity firms playing a crucial role in capital influx....

Springtide Secures $18.1M to Scale Tech-Enabled Autism Care Model

Springtide, a Connecticut and New York-based autism services provider, has closed an $18.1 million Series A funding round led by Deerfield Management Company and...
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