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Behavioral Health Group
Legal namestring
BHG Holdings, LLC
Websiteurl
bhgrecovery.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2006
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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersDallas, United States
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Dallas
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
opioid addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment, outpatient substance abuse, behavioral health services, addiction recovery care
Industry3 codes
1Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs)
CodeHLAFACAGPrimaryYes
2Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP)
CodeHLAFACAFPrimaryNo
3Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs
CodeHLAFABADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers621420
  • Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers62142
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec8093
Product category
Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Insurance Reimbursement
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue generated through reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance plans for outpatient addiction treatment services including medications, counseling, and support services.

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2Self-Pay Revenue
TypeOne Time License
Description

Flexible self-pay plans for patients without insurance coverage. Treatment is often less expensive than inpatient programs due to the outpatient model.

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3Grant Funding
TypeManaged Services
Description

Grant funding available in many states to help cover treatment costs for eligible patients without insurance.

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Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details2 tiers
1Insurance-covered treatment (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial)
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Many patients pay little or no out-of-pocket costs once deductibles are met. Medicare Part B typically covers treatment at 100% after the Part B deductible. Most insurance plans cover outpatient addiction treatment as a bundled service including medications, counseling and recovery support.

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2Self-pay patients
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Flexible self-pay plans available. BHG offers payment plans and grant funding in many states to help patients start recovery even without insurance.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Behavioral Health Group provides outpatient opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment through a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) model that combines FDA-approved medications with addiction counseling, behavioral therapy, and recovery support services. Services are delivered across a network of 110+ treatment centers and via telehealth, with same-day access and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 8 values shown
  • 92% of patients report improved quality of life
+7 more records
Product overview1 text field

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) operates a unified outpatient addiction treatment platform centered on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — combining FDA-approved medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with individual and group counseling, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and wraparound recovery support services (case management, peer support, telehealth). The company runs 110+ Joint Commission-accredited outpatient centers across 20+ U.S. states, offering specialized treatment tracks for opioids (fentanyl, heroin, prescription opioids), emerging substances (Kratom, 7-OH, Tianeptine/Tianaa), and co-occurring mental health disorders. BHG also provides structured partner referral services for healthcare providers, criminal justice systems, hospitals, and community organizations, with a secure HIPAA-compliant referral portal enabling coordinated patient intake. The portfolio is organized as a single integrated care model, with IOP and telehealth serving as supplemental program tiers within the same treatment framework.

Product and service8 records
1Outpatient Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
CategoryAddiction Treatment Services
Description

Comprehensive outpatient treatment program for adults with opioid use disorder, combining FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment with counseling, behavioral therapy, and recovery support, delivered across 110+ centers and via telehealth with same-day access.

2Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
CategoryAddiction Treatment Services
Description

Evidence-based MAT program using FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat opioid dependence and support long-term recovery.

3Addiction Counseling
CategoryBehavioral Health Services
Description

Individual and group counseling services delivered alongside MAT, focused on the behavioral components of opioid addiction and recovery.

4Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
CategoryAddiction Treatment Services
Description

Higher-intensity outpatient program for patients who need more structured clinical support than standard MAT, while remaining in an outpatient setting.

5Telehealth Addiction Treatment
CategoryDigital Health / Telehealth
Description

Virtual delivery of medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid use disorder, enabling remote patient access to BHG clinical services.

6Patient Referral Program
CategoryReferral and Partnership Services
Description

HIPAA-compliant program for healthcare providers, hospitals, emergency departments, and community partners to refer opioid use disorder patients to BHG's treatment network through an online referral portal.

7Criminal Justice Treatment Services
CategoryAddiction Treatment Services
Description

Specialized outpatient OUD treatment program designed for individuals referred from criminal justice, probation, parole, and reentry programs.

8Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
CategoryBehavioral Health Services
Description

Integrated treatment for patients with opioid use disorder alongside co-occurring mental health or other substance use conditions, delivered through BHG's whole-person care model.

Scale indicator11 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-01-13
Description

BHG announced the acquisition of Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), expanding its outpatient substance use disorder treatment services across 23 states in the US. This strategic move aims to address the growing opioid crisis and increase access to comprehensive recovery programs.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-04
Description

BHG expanded into Minnesota through the acquisition of four Valhalla Place opioid treatment centers operated by Meridian Behavioral Health, LLC. The acquisition aims to address the high need for addiction treatment services in Minnesota, with Valhalla Place treating over 3,000 patients and employing 185 staff. BHG plans to implement its proprietary care model across these locations.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

BayMark is the most directly comparable US outpatient opioid treatment provider, operating a multi-state network of OTPs delivering methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with counseling — explicitly mentioned alongside BHG as a co-marketed major SUD treatment asset.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Acadia is a large publicly traded behavioral health operator running inpatient psychiatric facilities and residential treatment programs; its broader portfolio overlaps with BHG's SUD treatment scope but does not specialize in outpatient OTPs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

CleanSlate operates a multi-state outpatient network providing office-based MAT (primarily buprenorphine) with counseling and wraparound services, directly competing with BHG for the same outpatient SUD patient population.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Ideal Option is a multi-state outpatient MAT provider offering buprenorphine and Suboxone-based treatment with counseling; it competes with BHG in the office-based opioid treatment segment across the western and central US.

TypeDirect peer
Description

BrightView operates outpatient addiction treatment centers across multiple states offering MAT, counseling, IOP, and case management — closely aligned with BHG's integrated outpatient SUD service model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

American Addiction Centers runs a national network of inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities; it overlaps with BHG on outpatient MAT and counseling but has a broader mix of residential and detox services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spectrum Health Systems operates outpatient and residential addiction treatment programs across New England and beyond, including methadone and buprenorphine services, and is frequently referenced alongside BHG as a regional multi-modality SUD provider.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Hazelden Betty Ford is a leading national nonprofit addiction treatment provider with both residential and outpatient programs; it competes for some of the same patients BHG serves while specializing more in higher-acuity residential care.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Caron is a longstanding national addiction treatment operator offering inpatient, outpatient, and MAT services; it overlaps with BHG on outpatient SUD treatment but is anchored by its residential flagship.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Workit Health is a virtual-first MAT provider offering buprenorphine treatment and counseling via telehealth; it represents the emerging digital entrant that competes with BHG for the same outpatient SUD population through a lower-cost delivery model.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses1 record

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment8 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Feature3 records

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Profiles5 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Behavioral Health Group

Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment Servicesbhgrecovery.com

Behavioral Health Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Behavioral Health Group
Legal name
BHG Holdings, LLC
Website
https://bhgrecovery.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Behavioral Health Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment Services
NAICS
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)
SIC
Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)
akta.pro primary industry
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) (HLAFACAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

  • Opioid addiction treatment
  • Medication-assisted treatment
  • Outpatient substance abuse
  • Behavioral health services
  • Addiction recovery care

Where Behavioral Health Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dallas
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Behavioral Health Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue generated through reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance plans for outpatient addiction treatment services including medications, counseling, and support services.
  2. Self-Pay Revenue: Flexible self-pay plans for patients without insurance coverage. Treatment is often less expensive than inpatient programs due to the outpatient model.
  3. Grant Funding: Grant funding available in many states to help cover treatment costs for eligible patients without insurance.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyInsurance-covered treatment (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial)
OtherPay-as-you-goSelf-pay patients

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Behavioral Health Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Behavioral Health Group provides outpatient opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment through a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) model that combines FDA-approved medications with addiction counseling, behavioral therapy, and recovery support services. Services are delivered across a network of 110+ treatment centers and via telehealth, with same-day access and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Product overview

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) operates a unified outpatient addiction treatment platform centered on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — combining FDA-approved medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with individual and group counseling, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and wraparound recovery support services (case management, peer support, telehealth). The company runs 110+ Joint Commission-accredited outpatient centers across 20+ U.S. states, offering specialized treatment tracks for opioids (fentanyl, heroin, prescription opioids), emerging substances (Kratom, 7-OH, Tianeptine/Tianaa), and co-occurring mental health disorders. BHG also provides structured partner referral services for healthcare providers, criminal justice systems, hospitals, and community organizations, with a secure HIPAA-compliant referral portal enabling coordinated patient intake. The portfolio is organized as a single integrated care model, with IOP and telehealth serving as supplemental program tiers within the same treatment framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Outpatient Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Comprehensive outpatient treatment program for adults with opioid use disorder, combining FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment with counseling, behavioral therapy, and recovery support, delivered across 110+ centers and via telehealth with same-day access.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Evidence-based MAT program using FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat opioid dependence and support long-term recovery.
  • Addiction Counseling Individual and group counseling services delivered alongside MAT, focused on the behavioral components of opioid addiction and recovery.
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Higher-intensity outpatient program for patients who need more structured clinical support than standard MAT, while remaining in an outpatient setting.
  • Telehealth Addiction Treatment Virtual delivery of medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid use disorder, enabling remote patient access to BHG clinical services.
  • Patient Referral Program HIPAA-compliant program for healthcare providers, hospitals, emergency departments, and community partners to refer opioid use disorder patients to BHG's treatment network through an online referral portal.
  • Criminal Justice Treatment Services Specialized outpatient OUD treatment program designed for individuals referred from criminal justice, probation, parole, and reentry programs.
  • Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Integrated treatment for patients with opioid use disorder alongside co-occurring mental health or other substance use conditions, delivered through BHG's whole-person care model.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 92% of patients report improved quality of life
  • +7 more outcomes

Companies that use Behavioral Health Group

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Behavioral Health Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Behavioral Health Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

  • Center for Behavioral Health (CBH)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2022BHG announced the acquisition of Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), expanding its outpatient substance use disorder treatment services across 23 states in the US. This strategic move aims to address the growing opioid crisis and increase access to comprehensive recovery programs.
  • Meridian Behavioral Health, LLC (Valhalla Place)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2021BHG expanded into Minnesota through the acquisition of four Valhalla Place opioid treatment centers operated by Meridian Behavioral Health, LLC. The acquisition aims to address the high need for addiction treatment services in Minnesota, with Valhalla Place treating over 3,000 patients and employing 185 staff. BHG plans to implement its proprietary care model across these locations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Behavioral Health Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • BayMark Health Services: BayMark is the most directly comparable US outpatient opioid treatment provider, operating a multi-state network of OTPs delivering methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with counseling — explicitly mentioned alongside BHG as a co-marketed major SUD treatment asset.
  • CleanSlate Centers: CleanSlate operates a multi-state outpatient network providing office-based MAT (primarily buprenorphine) with counseling and wraparound services, directly competing with BHG for the same outpatient SUD patient population.
  • Ideal Option: Ideal Option is a multi-state outpatient MAT provider offering buprenorphine and Suboxone-based treatment with counseling; it competes with BHG in the office-based opioid treatment segment across the western and central US.
  • BrightView Health: BrightView operates outpatient addiction treatment centers across multiple states offering MAT, counseling, IOP, and case management — closely aligned with BHG's integrated outpatient SUD service model.
  • Spectrum Health Systems: Spectrum Health Systems operates outpatient and residential addiction treatment programs across New England and beyond, including methadone and buprenorphine services, and is frequently referenced alongside BHG as a regional multi-modality SUD provider.

Broad incumbents

  • Acadia Healthcare: Acadia is a large publicly traded behavioral health operator running inpatient psychiatric facilities and residential treatment programs; its broader portfolio overlaps with BHG's SUD treatment scope but does not specialize in outpatient OTPs.
  • American Addiction Centers: American Addiction Centers runs a national network of inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities; it overlaps with BHG on outpatient MAT and counseling but has a broader mix of residential and detox services.
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is a leading national nonprofit addiction treatment provider with both residential and outpatient programs; it competes for some of the same patients BHG serves while specializing more in higher-acuity residential care.
  • Caron Treatment Centers: Caron is a longstanding national addiction treatment operator offering inpatient, outpatient, and MAT services; it overlaps with BHG on outpatient SUD treatment but is anchored by its residential flagship.

Emerging players

  • Workit Health: Workit Health is a virtual-first MAT provider offering buprenorphine treatment and counseling via telehealth; it represents the emerging digital entrant that competes with BHG for the same outpatient SUD population through a lower-cost delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Behavioral Health Group social profiles

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Behavioral Health Group financial estimates

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Behavioral Health Group leadership team

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Profiles5 records

Behavioral Health Group subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

Behavioral Health Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Behavioral Health Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Behavioral Health Group

What does Behavioral Health Group do?

Behavioral Health Group provides outpatient opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment through a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) model that combines FDA-approved medications with addiction counseling, behavioral therapy, and recovery support services. Services are delivered across a network of 110+ treatment centers and via telehealth, with same-day access and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Is Behavioral Health Group a public or private company?

Behavioral Health Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Behavioral Health Group founded?

Behavioral Health Group was founded in 2006. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Behavioral Health Group based?

Behavioral Health Group is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.

How does Behavioral Health Group make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Insurance Reimbursement is the primary driver. The others are self-Pay Revenue and grant Funding.

Who are Behavioral Health Group's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are BayMark Health Services, CleanSlate Centers, Ideal Option, BrightView Health and Spectrum Health Systems. Broad incumbents are Acadia Healthcare, American Addiction Centers, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and Caron Treatment Centers. Workit Health is listed as an emerging player.

Does Behavioral Health Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for Behavioral Health Group.

What industry is Behavioral Health Group in?

Behavioral Health Group's product category is Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFACAG, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), with a secondary code of HLAFACAF, Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP). Its NAICS code is 621420 and its SIC code is 8093.

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Bhbusiness‘It’s Very, Very Complex’: Navigating the Maze of Addiction Treatment De Novo ExpansionAddiction treatment providers face complex state policies and payer contracting when opening de novo locations, with leaders warning that following processes to the end may not work. Ascension Recovery Services CEO Doug Leech advises adding 50% to startup costs for capital buffers, while Behavioral Health Group CEO Tony Kilgore says pausing in unfamiliar states is common.BhbusinessThe SUD M&A Cliff: A Depressed 2026, Smaller Deals and Emerging OpportunitiesDeal volume in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment sector lagged in merger and acquisition activity throughout 2025 compared to the mental health and autism sectors, with industry insiders expecting dealmaking to remain depressed until early 2027 amid ongoing Medicaid uncertainties tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill. An acquisition deal between Ethema Health and Addiction Recovery Care, anticipated to generate over $100 million in 2026 revenue, was terminated for undisclosed reasons near year-end 2025. Major assets like BayMark Health Services and Behavioral Health Group, which have been on the market for years, remain unsold, keeping the market in a holding pattern despite some investors viewing current conditions as a buying opportunity.GlobeNewswireNew opioid treatment option available for Tennessee residentsBehavioral Health Group announced its Madison facility is now licensed as both an Outpatient Treatment Program and an Office-based Treatment Program, offering medication-assisted recovery for opioid use disorder. Tennessee data cited shows 50,000 residents with past-year opioid use disorder and 189,000 with misuse, plus 1,543 overdose deaths in 2019.PR NewswireBHG Acquires CBH, Expands National Footprint in Pursuit of VisionBehavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the acquisition of Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), expanding its national network of outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers. The deal adds CBH's twenty treatment centers across eight states to BHG’s portfolio, bringing its total facilities to 116 locations in twenty-three states. This strategic move allows BHG to enter five new markets where it previously had no presence, aiming to address the growing public health crisis of substance use disorders.PR NewswireFormer ONDCP director joins distinguished Advisory Board focused on opioid addictionBehavioral Health Group (BHG), the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment centers in the US, announced the expansion of its Medical Advisory Board with Leana Wen, MD as new Chair, along with Michael Botticelli (former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy), Charles B. Gross, PhD, and Eric G. Neilson, MD. The board will provide strategic counsel to support BHG's expansion of substance use disorder treatment services and help build relationships with policy leaders, payors, and providers. BHG operates 95 locations across 19 states and serves more than 33,000 patients.PR NewswireBHG Expands Opioid Treatment Access in VABehavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the acquisition of Staunton Treatment Center in Virginia, bringing its total number of opioid treatment locations in the state to eight. The newly acquired facility employs 11 clinicians and staff and treats more than 100 patients with opioid use disorder. Virginia reported a 45.8% increase in drug overdose deaths over the past 12-month period, compared to the U.S. average rate of 30.8%, underscoring the pressing need for expanded treatment access.PR NewswireBHG Expands Opioid Treatment in RI, MDBehavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the expansion of its opioid treatment services in Rhode Island and Maryland through the acquisition of four treatment programs from The Journey to Hope, Health & Healing in Rhode Island and Phoenix Health Center in Maryland. The acquired facilities, jointly treating nearly 2,000 patients with opioid use disorder, employ 87 clinicians and staff and will be integrated into BHG's network of outpatient opioid treatment centers. The expansion responds to escalating opioid addiction rates, with CDC data showing a 22.5% increase in drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island and a 19.8% increase in Maryland over the past year.PR NewswireBHG Moves to "Hospital Hill" to Bring More To Patients in RecoveryBehavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the relocation and expansion of its Kansas City, Missouri location to 2534 Campbell Street on "hospital hill," redesigning counseling rooms and increasing capacity to better serve patients with opioid use disorder. The expansion addresses a pressing need in Missouri, where a 2018 Kaiser Family Foundation study found approximately 38,000 residents with opioid use disorder and another 110,000 adults needing treatment, while CDC data shows drug overdose deaths in the state rose nearly 20% from September 2019 to September 2020. BHG, the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment centers in the US, operates seven locations across Missouri and serves more than 27,200 patients nationwide.PR NewswireBehavioral Health Group Expands Service Offering with Acquisition of Wellness Ambulatory Care in TennesseeBehavioral Health Group (BHG), the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers in the US, has acquired Wellness Ambulatory Care in Knoxville, Tennessee, expanding its service offerings to include general psychiatric services for anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside office-based opioid treatment programs. The acquisition brings 16 clinicians, counselors, and staff and establishes the new location as BHG Medical Services -- Knoxville, growing BHG's Tennessee footprint to 11 centers and its national network to 74 locations across 15 states. The move addresses Tennessee's opioid crisis, where a 2018 Kaiser Family Foundation study ranked the state 11th in the nation for past-year opioid use disorder, with an estimated 56,000 residents diagnosed and 120,000 adults needing but not receiving treatment.PR NewswireBehavioral Health Group Expands to Nine Locations in Alabama with Acquisition of Recovery Treatment Centers in Huntsville and StevensonBehavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the acquisition of Huntsville Recovery, Inc. and Stevenson Recovery, Inc. in Alabama, expanding its network to nine locations within the state.