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Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Consolidation

Outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment platforms spanning IOP/PHP programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and multi-site addiction treatment operators, plus the sponsors, bankers, and advisors executing platform buildouts and add-on consolidation of independent outpatient providers.

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behavioral health and addiction treatment platforms, and the operators and advisors consolidating outpatient providers

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Investment Banker

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Legal / Service Provider

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Peer Fund / Dealmaker

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Advisor5

Goldman Sachs

Global investment bank; Power, Utilities & Infrastructure franchise serves the largest U.S. utility and infrastructure M&A flow.

Advisor3

Physicians First

Nashville-based boutique investment banking firm founded by Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder in 2016, focused on healthcare M&A advisory for physician practices. Merged into FOCUS Investment Banking in May 2021.

Target3

Sitwell Dental

Family-owned dental practice in Upstate New York with 4 locations and 9 dentists, founded by Drs. John and Tiffany O'Brien in 2018. Acquired by SALT Dental Partners in May 2024.

Fund · Service2

Beacon Behavioral Partners

Psychiatric practice network providing operational support to independent behavioral health practices across the U.S., with Rob Jardeleza promoted to CEO in July 2026; recently expanded into Midwest via Pure Psychiatry partnership.

Fund · Service2

Partners First Cardiology

Founded in 2019 by Rob Jardeleza, Partners First Cardiology provides specialized cardiology practice management and outpatient facility development services for independent cardiologists across the Southwest.

Target2

SALT Dental Partners

National dental support organization (DSO) based in Phoenix, Arizona, operating in 20+ states. Actively acquiring and partnering with dental practices including Sitwell Dental (2024).

Target2

Vista Eye Specialists

Ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Fredericksburg, VA, acquired by Atlantic Vision Partners (Sheridan Capital portfolio company) with multiple regional locations.

Fund · Service3

Express Scripts

Pharmacy benefit management company providing integrated pharmaceutical services including claims processing, specialty pharmacy, home delivery, and medication management to healthcare systems and employers.

Advisor4

Houlihan Lokey

Global investment bank ranked #1 for M&A advisory, restructuring, and fairness opinions with 30+ offices worldwide and dedicated healthcare group covering behavioral health subsector.

Fund · Service2

LifeStance Health Inc.

Public outpatient mental health services provider offering psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychological testing, and therapy across 33 U.S. states with 569 locations.

Fund · Service2

Newport Healthcare

Comprehensive behavioral health provider established in 2008 offering residential treatment, PHP, and IOP programs for teens and young adults across 8+ states with 3,500+ employees.

Fund · Service2

SUN Behavioral Health

Operator of freestanding psychiatric hospitals and community-based behavioral health services treating mental health and substance use disorders across multiple states.

Fund · Service1

ABS Kids (Alternative Behavior Strategies)

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider specializing in autism spectrum disorder and behavioral health services for children and families across multiple states.

Advisor1

Achieve Partners

New York-based private equity fund focused on education and workforce development with $450M Workforce Fund II targeting behavioral health, biotech, and talent-starved sectors.

Fund · Service1

Aetna

Major managed healthcare organization providing health insurance, medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, and disability services to over 22 million members. CVS Health subsidiary since 2018.

Fund · Service1

Air Medical, LLC

The largest fixed wing air medical transport company in Texas with a fleet of five aircraft based in San Antonio International Airport; acquired by AirMed International in 2017.

Fund · Service1

Ambry Genetics

Genetic testing and clinical genomics services provider operating the largest genetic sequencing lab; offers comprehensive testing for hereditary conditions, rare diseases, and oncology.

Fund · Service1

American Clinical Research Services (Catalina Research Institute)

A clinical trial site management organization formed by Latticework Capital Management in 2022 through acquisition of Catalina Research Institute, focused on complex clinical trials and underserved patient populations.

Software1

Apostrophe

Direct-to-patient teledermatology platform providing online dermatology consultations and personalized acne treatment prescriptions from board-certified dermatologists.

Fund · Service1

Ascend Health Corporation

Behavioral healthcare provider operating nine freestanding psychiatric hospitals across five states (Texas, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington), offering inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and substance abuse treatment services.

Fund · Service1

BayMark Health Services

North America's largest provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, operating 140+ programs across the US and Canada delivering opioid treatment, detoxification, and behavioral health services.

Fund · Service1

Beacon Behavioral Health

Mental health treatment facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient programs treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. Operates across Louisiana and Texas.

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Beacon Behavioral Hospital

Beacon Behavioral is a Louisiana-based behavioral health provider operating five inpatient psychiatric hospitals and multiple intensive outpatient programs across Louisiana and Texas. Services include acute psychiatric care, medical detoxification, and specialized treatment for depression, psychosis, and substance use disorders.

Fund · Service1

Behavioral Health Group (BHG)

Operates 110+ Joint Commission-accredited outpatient addiction treatment centers delivering evidence-based medication-assisted therapy and counseling, the nation's largest outpatient opioid addiction provider.

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Fund · Service1

Brightli, Inc.

A behavioral health and addiction treatment network formed in 2022 from merger of Burrell Behavioral Health and Preferred Family Healthcare, operating 200+ locations across five states with 5,000+ employees.

Target1

Brookdale Senior Living

Nation's largest operator of 649+ senior living communities across 41 states serving 59,000 residents, operating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and CCRCs.

Fund · Service1

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Interactive retail experience where customers create and customize plush stuffed animals with personalized features, clothing, and accessories. Operates 525 locations globally across multiple countries.

Fund · Service1

Burrell Behavioral Health

A behavioral health and addiction treatment provider in Springfield, Missouri; merged with Preferred Family Healthcare in 2022 to form Brightli, the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization.

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CRC Health Group

Former market leader in behavioral health with 140+ programs treating substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, and learning differences. Acquired by Acadia Healthcare for $1.18B in 2014.

Fund · Service1

CareNow

CareNow is an urgent care chain founded in 1993 as HCA Healthcare's first urgent care service line, operating 225+ walk-in clinics across the United States. Services include immunizations, diagnostic testing, occupational medicine, and telehealth consultations.

Advisor1

CareTrust REIT

Publicly-traded REIT (NYSE: CTRE) engaged in ownership and triple-net leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and healthcare properties across 32 states and UK with 399 facilities.

Software1

Cartwheel

K-12 school telehealth mental health platform providing clinical services to students through school districts, serving 350+ school districts across 15 states with 300% YoY growth.

Fund · Service1

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)

Leading provider of autism behavioral health services with 265+ clinics. Acquired by Blackstone in 2018 for $600–700M but filed bankruptcy in 2023 due to operational challenges under PE ownership.

Fund · Service1

Centerstone

A national behavioral health nonprofit and addiction treatment provider that merged with Brightli in 2025 to form the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in the U.S.

Fund · Service1

Charlie Health

Virtual intensive outpatient program provider for behavioral health and substance use disorders, serving ages 8-64 across 36 states with personalized treatment including CBT, DBT, and family therapy.

Fund · Service1

Cielo House

Comprehensive eating disorder treatment center with four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 2010. Acquired by Refresh Mental Health in March 2020.

Fund · Service1

Cliffside Malibu

Luxury residential addiction treatment facility in Malibu, California offering evidence-based detox and behavioral health services with holistic therapeutic programs in an oceanview setting.

Fund · Service1

Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services Holdings is an outpatient medication-assisted therapy provider offering FDA-approved opioid addiction treatments including methadone, buprenorphine, and suboxone. The company serves individuals across 13 states with specialized care for pregnant women and correctional health populations.

Fund · Service1

Compassus

Compassus is a national leader in home-based hospice, palliative care, and infusion therapy services operating in 33 states through 300+ locations. The company is jointly owned by private equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners and faith-based health system Ascension Health.

Fund · Service1

Connetics USA

International nurse recruitment and staffing agency placing registered nurses with U.S. healthcare employers, specializing in EB-3 visa immigration support and direct-hire placements.

Fund · Service1

Dental Care Alliance

One of the largest US Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) managing 400+ dental offices across 23 states, with significant EBITDA growth and operational scale achieved during recent leadership tenure.

Fund · Service1

East Coast Retina, PA

East Coast Retina, PA is a physician-led retinal specialty practice based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, founded in 2004. The practice specializes in treatment of retinal diseases and conditions and was acquired by Retina Consultants of America in June 2023.

Fund · Service1

Etairos Health

Regional independent provider of skilled and non-medical home health and home care services in Florida and Southeast, serving seniors and patients recovering from illness.

Advisor1

Fifth Third Securities

Investment banking and securities division of Fifth Third Bancorp offering mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt and equity capital markets, and corporate finance services with specialized healthcare expertise.

Fund · Service1

First Medical Associates

A primary care provider in Maryland founded in 2008, operating 11 clinics with focus on patient-centered care, chronic disease management, and coordinated support across the state.

Fund · Service1

First Steps Recovery

Multi-site provider of substance use disorder services offering medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth therapy.

Software1

Genentech

Biotechnology company focused on drug development and biopharmaceutical research. Founded in 1976 as the world's first biotechnology company and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roche.

Fund · Service1

GrapeTree Medical Staffing

Healthcare staffing agency providing nursing, allied therapy professionals, and specialized healthcare workers to long-term care facilities and hospitals across a twelve-state Midwest region.

Fund · Service1

Greater Boston Long Term Care Pharmacy

A pharmacy services provider specializing in community-based group homes and assisted living facilities in Massachusetts; acquired by Tarrytown Expocare in December 2024.

Fund · Service1

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

The nation's leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment for adults and youth, with 17 locations nationwide and integrated graduate education and research.

Utility · RTO1

HealthPartners

Largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation serving 1.8 million medical and dental members, with 630,000 members in Minnesota and western Wisconsin supported by integrated care delivery system.

Fund · Service1

Highmark Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee providing health insurance coverage including medical, dental, behavioral health, and Medicare/Medicaid plans across multiple states including Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and West Virginia.

Fund · Service1

Kindred Healthcare

Kindred Healthcare is a major post-acute care provider operating transitional care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospice, home health, and behavioral health services across multiple states. The company was acquired by LifePoint Health in 2021 and now operates as part of ScionHealth.

Advisor1

Latticework Capital Management

Growth-oriented private equity firm with $650+ million AUM focused on control equity investments in lower-middle market healthcare companies. Specializes in providers, pharmaceutical services, and medical equipment.

Advisor1

M&A Healthcare Advisors

A boutique healthcare M&A advisory firm founded in 2021, specializing in lower-middle market ($2-20M EBITDA) healthcare transactions across diverse segments including behavioral health, home health, and specialty services.

Fund · Service1

New Century Hospice

Hospice, palliative, and home health care provider serving end-of-life and chronic care patients across Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Fund · Service1

Newport Academy

Behavioral health treatment provider for adolescents operating residential and outpatient programs across multiple states. Specializes in evidence-based treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Software2

Oracle

Enterprise software company providing Oracle Health and Life Sciences division; cloud-based applications and infrastructure for drug development, clinical research, and healthcare operations.

Fund · Service1

PRC Associates, LLC

Interventional pain management practice headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, specializing in chronic and acute pain management across seven locations in the southeastern United States.

Advisor2

Piper Sandler

Investment bank founded 1895 with 60+ offices globally providing M&A advisory, capital raising, public finance, and institutional services across healthcare and other sectors.

Fund · Service1

Pure Psychiatry

Pure Psychiatry is a physician-led outpatient behavioral health platform providing psychiatric and mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults across Michigan and Ohio. Services include medication management and treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.

Fund · Service1

Restoration Counseling & Community Services

Restoration Counseling & Community Services (RCCS) is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit providing community-based substance abuse treatment and cognitive behavioral intervention for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system. Programs include intensive outpatient treatment with or without residential components.

Utility · RTO1

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Minnesota's largest community foundation providing grants and strategic leadership to strengthen Minnesota communities, with a track record of funding health and human services initiatives.

Utility · RTO1

Sigma Chi International Fraternity

Men's social fraternity with 270+ chapters nationwide, recently launched Wayfinder, a behavioral health support portal developed in partnership with Hazelden Betty Ford to address member substance use and mental health challenges.

Fund · Service1

Summit Home Care

A home health agency with multiple locations in Delaware providing in-home healthcare services to community patients; acquired by LHC Group in 2023.

Software1

Synapse Health

Digital-first durable medical equipment (DME) distribution platform providing end-to-end ordering, fulfillment, logistics and claims processing for patients, providers and payors across multiple states.

Fund · Service1

TapestryHealth

TapestryHealth is a healthcare technology company providing behavioral health and specialized medical services to skilled nursing facilities and post-acute care settings using AI-powered analytics and telehealth delivery. The company serves depression, anxiety, dementia behaviors, and substance use disorders in SNF environments.

Fund · Service1

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy

America's leading IDD and Behavioral Health specialized pharmacy provider serving over 25,000 individuals across 30 states from 10 regional locations; acquired by Carlyle in November 2025.

Fund · Service1

Walmart

Multinational retail corporation operating hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations across the US and 19 other countries. World's largest private employer with 2.1 million employees.

Software1

WellSky

Healthcare software solutions provider serving home care, hospice, blood services, and human services with analytics and operations platforms; 20,000+ client sites.

Target1

Westside Children's Therapy

Chicago-area pediatric therapy provider with 29+ locations offering ABA, physical, occupational, speech, diagnostic, and counseling services to children with developmental needs.

Advisor1

William Blair

Independent, employee-owned investment bank founded in 1935 providing M&A advisory, capital raising, and wealth management across 30+ offices with deep healthcare expertise.

Software1

X (formerly Twitter)

Social media platform providing microblogging, networking, and real-time communication services. Acquired by Elon Musk in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded from Twitter to X in July 2023.

Fund · Service1

Xpress Wellness

Xpress Wellness is a rural healthcare platform providing urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, occupational medicine, and facility-based services across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. The company operates 58 clinics and serves residents of 85 post-acute nursing home facilities.

Fund · Service1

Your Behavioral Health

Behavioral health platform with 17 facilities across Southern California offering inpatient, outpatient, interventional psychiatry and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.