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Roughly 20 million older adults have reported behavioral health challenges since 2020 but fewer than half get treatment. Behavioral Health Business highlighted providers who offer targeted, specialized care, including Oceans and our longstanding committee to geriatric mental health.

Oceans Healthcare, a rapidly growing behavioral health organization, today announced Dr. James Butler as chief medical officer. An organization veteran, Dr. Butler leads its medical teams, and oversees its hospitals and outpatient programs, furthering its mission to deliver much-needed mental health services to underserved communities.

Louisiana Behavioral Health, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the addition of an Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents ages 13 to 17. This new service line will provide specialized mental health treatment exclusively for young people managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, behavioral changes, substance abuse or trauma at the campus located at 9320 Linwood Avenue, Building B.

Oceans Healthcare, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the opening of its evening Intensive Outpatient Program for adults 18 and older. Texas ranks last in the nation for access to mental health care according to the 2023 Mental Health America report. Recognizing this growing need for care, the program will provide specialized mental health treatment for adults and seniors managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other behavioral health challenges.

Despite the nationwide demand for behavioral health services, many providers are facing challenges due to discriminatory federal regulations and financial pressure exacerbated by the pandemic. CEO Stuart Archer spoke with Behavioral Health Business about the importance of providers’ involvement in state and local advocacy and how health system partnerships benefit communities.

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lubbock, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the opening of a new Intensive Outpatient Program for adults 18 and older. The treatment program allows individuals to manage their behavioral health needs while maintaining their current living arrangements.

Louisiana Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker Cady Pruitt spoke with KTBS News about the challenges affecting youth mental health and how the hospital’s inpatient services for teens ages 13 to 17 address this crisis in the community.

Louisiana Behavioral Health, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the expansion of its inpatient program to include adolescents ages 13 to 17. The new service line will provide specialized mental health treatment for teens managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, behavioral changes, substance abuse or trauma at the hospitals 9320 Linwood Avenue campus.

Oceans Abilene Administrator Stacey Sanford spoke with KTAB News about ways to address the youth mental health crisis.