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Caron Treatment Centers
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Richard J. Caron Foundation
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caron.org
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Private
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1957
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Caron Treatment Centers, legally the Richard J. Caron Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit addiction treatment provider founded in 1957 by Richard and Catherine Caron and headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The organization operates a full continuum of care spanning medical detoxification, residential/inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, family programming, neurocognitive assessment, neurofeedback therapy, medication-assisted treatment, relapse programs, alumni recovery support, and community prevention — delivered across inpatient campuses in Pennsylvania (Wernersville) and Florida (Delray Beach/Boca Raton), and outpatient centers in Wyomissing, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Arlington (D.C. metro), and a recovery center in New York City.

The clinical platform centers on a neurorestorative philosophy that combines medical detoxification, behavioral therapies, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment; specialty tracks serve healthcare professionals, aviation professionals, executives (Grand View), legal professionals, older adults, young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions (Monarch Program). The organization holds CARF Behavioral Health Accreditation across five sites, CARF ASAM Level of Care certification at the Pennsylvania campus, SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program certification, and multi-state behavioral health licensure, and it operates an Addiction Medicine Fellowship, a Clinical Pastoral Education Program, and the Tieman Center for Research as institutional R&D infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: patient treatment services paid via in-network insurance reimbursements with major U.S. carriers plus private pay arrangements, supplemented by charitable donations and fundraising events (galas, golf tournaments) that fund a published $9.5-$9.8 million annual scholarship and financial-assistance program. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through 24/7 phone admissions, online inquiry forms, regional resource directors in Atlanta, New York, and Arlington, and referrals from healthcare providers and insurers; alumni and family programming generate organic referrals post-discharge.

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Caron Treatment Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating since 1957 across Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and New York. It delivers a neurorestorative continuum of care — detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, family programming, and alumni support — to adult, young adult, executive, and professional patient segments, including aviation, healthcare, and legal professionals.

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501–1,000
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HeadquartersWernersville, United States
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Wernersville
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices8 records

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Keyword5 values
addiction treatment services, residential rehabilitation programs, behavioral health care, substance use disorder treatment, outpatient recovery programs
Industry2 codes
1Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)
CodeHLAFACAEPrimaryYes
2Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs
CodeHLAFABADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities623220
  • Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers62142
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec8093
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health Services
GTM motion3 records

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Revenue model2 records
1Patient Treatment Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Primary revenue stream from fees charged for addiction treatment services including medical detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursements (in-network with major insurance providers) and private pay arrangements.

caron.org
2Charitable Donations and Fundraising
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue generated through charitable contributions, fundraising events (gala, golf tournament), and donor-supported scholarship programs. The organization distributes $9.5-9.8 million annually in financial assistance and scholarships to patients.

caron.org
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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Quote-based pricing customized to individual treatment needs
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

No public pricing available. Each patient receives a customized treatment plan with associated costs determined after insurance verification and assessment of clinical needs. Financial assistance and scholarships are available for qualifying patients.

caron.org
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Services
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1Breakthrough at Caron
Description

Transformative workshops for individuals, couples, and others seeking personal growth and recovery support

caron.org
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Caron Treatment Centers is a nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider offering a comprehensive continuum of care that includes medical detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Services are delivered across specialized population tracks (young adults, executives, healthcare and aviation professionals, older adults, LGBTQIA+) and supported by family programming, recovery support, alumni services, and prevention education.

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Problem solved
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  • 90% of patients report good-to-very-good quality of life post-treatment
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Product overview1 text field

Caron Treatment Centers operates as a nonprofit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services. The core offering consists of inpatient residential treatment at Pennsylvania (Wernersville) and Florida (Delray Beach) campuses, supplemented by multiple outpatient centers in Pennsylvania (Wyomissing, Philadelphia), Georgia (Atlanta), Virginia (Arlington), and New York City. The product portfolio includes specialized treatment programs organized by population (Young Adult, Adult Men's/Women's, Older Adult), profession (Healthcare Professionals, Aviation Professionals, Executives/Grand View), and condition (Relapse, Co-occurring Disorders, MAT). Supporting services include Detox, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Family Treatment, Breakthrough workshops, Neurofeedback Therapy, Neurocognitive Assessment, Recovery Support, Prevention Programs, and Alumni Community. The organization provides care from medical stabilization through detoxification to outpatient services and lifelong recovery support, with a neurorestorative approach combining evidence-based treatment with neuroscience-based programming.

Product and service2 records
1Inpatient Treatment
CategoryResidential addiction treatment
Description

Intensive residential addiction treatment where patients live at the treatment facility with a structured environment and 24/7 support. Designed for individuals struggling to manage symptoms in outpatient care, those with complex addictions, or those needing Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid addiction.

2Outpatient Treatment Programs
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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs nationwide. Most directly comparable to Caron in mission, multi-state footprint, specialty population programs, CARF accreditation, and reliance on charitable donations alongside patient fees.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-state residential and outpatient addiction treatment chain. Comparable in clinical service offering, insurance-based model, and geographic strategy of locating facilities near patient demand in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Publicly traded addiction treatment operator with residential and outpatient facilities across multiple states. Closely comparable in service mix (detox, residential, PHP, IOP) and reliance on insurance reimbursement for the bulk of patient revenue.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing across multiple states. Comparable to Caron in nonprofit structure, CARF accreditation, and diversified program portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit addiction treatment center on the East Coast offering residential and outpatient care. Comparable in mission, mid-Atlantic geography, primary adult population, and dual operating model of patient fees plus philanthropy.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-site addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs. Comparable to Caron in offering luxury and executive tracks alongside standard residential care, and operating across multiple states.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit behavioral health organization providing residential and outpatient addiction treatment. Comparable in mission-driven nonprofit structure, multi-state operating footprint, and continuum-of-care service model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit addiction treatment provider based in the Northeast operating residential detox, rehab, and outpatient services. Comparable to Caron in geography, CARF accreditation, and integrated family programming.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Residential addiction treatment center offering premium and experiential programming in the western U.S. Comparable to Caron's executive and Ocean Drive luxury tracks in targeting higher-acuity and affluent patient populations.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large publicly traded behavioral healthcare operator with a national network of residential treatment facilities. Comparable in offering residential behavioral health services at scale, but operates across a broader behavioral health portfolio beyond addiction.

Market position
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Profiles16 records

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Subsidiaries7 records

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Caron Treatment Centers

Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health Servicescaron.org

Caron Treatment Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating since 1957 across Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and New York. It delivers a neurorestorative continuum of care — detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, family programming, and alumni support — to adult, young adult, executive, and professional patient segments, including aviation, healthcare, and legal professionals.

What Caron Treatment Centers does

Caron Treatment Centers, legally the Richard J. Caron Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit addiction treatment provider founded in 1957 by Richard and Catherine Caron and headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The organization operates a full continuum of care spanning medical detoxification, residential/inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, family programming, neurocognitive assessment, neurofeedback therapy, medication-assisted treatment, relapse programs, alumni recovery support, and community prevention — delivered across inpatient campuses in Pennsylvania (Wernersville) and Florida (Delray Beach/Boca Raton), and outpatient centers in Wyomissing, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Arlington (D.C. metro), and a recovery center in New York City.

The clinical platform centers on a neurorestorative philosophy that combines medical detoxification, behavioral therapies, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment; specialty tracks serve healthcare professionals, aviation professionals, executives (Grand View), legal professionals, older adults, young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions (Monarch Program). The organization holds CARF Behavioral Health Accreditation across five sites, CARF ASAM Level of Care certification at the Pennsylvania campus, SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program certification, and multi-state behavioral health licensure, and it operates an Addiction Medicine Fellowship, a Clinical Pastoral Education Program, and the Tieman Center for Research as institutional R&D infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: patient treatment services paid via in-network insurance reimbursements with major U.S. carriers plus private pay arrangements, supplemented by charitable donations and fundraising events (galas, golf tournaments) that fund a published $9.5-$9.8 million annual scholarship and financial-assistance program. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through 24/7 phone admissions, online inquiry forms, regional resource directors in Atlanta, New York, and Arlington, and referrals from healthcare providers and insurers; alumni and family programming generate organic referrals post-discharge.

Caron Treatment Centers firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Caron Treatment Centers
Legal name
Richard J. Caron Foundation
Website
https://caron.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1957
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Caron Treatment Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating since 1957 across Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and New York. It delivers a neurorestorative continuum of care — detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, family programming, and alumni support — to adult, young adult, executive, and professional patient segments, including aviation, healthcare, and legal professionals.
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Caron Treatment Centers industry classification

Industry
Product category
Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health Services
NAICS
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)
SIC
Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry
Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)
akta.pro secondary industry
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

  • Addiction treatment services
  • Residential rehabilitation programs
  • Behavioral health care
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Outpatient recovery programs

Where Caron Treatment Centers is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Wernersville
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

Caron Treatment Centers 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. Patient Treatment Services: Primary revenue stream from fees charged for addiction treatment services including medical detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursements (in-network with major insurance providers) and private pay arrangements.
  2. Charitable Donations and Fundraising: Revenue generated through charitable contributions, fundraising events (gala, golf tournament), and donor-supported scholarship programs. The organization distributes $9.5-9.8 million annually in financial assistance and scholarships to patients.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractQuote-based pricing customized to individual treatment needs

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Caron Treatment Centers product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Caron Treatment Centers is a nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider offering a comprehensive continuum of care that includes medical detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Services are delivered across specialized population tracks (young adults, executives, healthcare and aviation professionals, older adults, LGBTQIA+) and supported by family programming, recovery support, alumni services, and prevention education.

Product overview

Caron Treatment Centers operates as a nonprofit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services. The core offering consists of inpatient residential treatment at Pennsylvania (Wernersville) and Florida (Delray Beach) campuses, supplemented by multiple outpatient centers in Pennsylvania (Wyomissing, Philadelphia), Georgia (Atlanta), Virginia (Arlington), and New York City. The product portfolio includes specialized treatment programs organized by population (Young Adult, Adult Men's/Women's, Older Adult), profession (Healthcare Professionals, Aviation Professionals, Executives/Grand View), and condition (Relapse, Co-occurring Disorders, MAT). Supporting services include Detox, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Family Treatment, Breakthrough workshops, Neurofeedback Therapy, Neurocognitive Assessment, Recovery Support, Prevention Programs, and Alumni Community. The organization provides care from medical stabilization through detoxification to outpatient services and lifelong recovery support, with a neurorestorative approach combining evidence-based treatment with neuroscience-based programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Breakthrough at Caron: Transformative workshops for individuals, couples, and others seeking personal growth and recovery support
  • Encore Outpatient Services
  • Caron Renaissance
  • Ocean Drive
  • Grand View
  • Monarch Program

Products and services

  • Inpatient Treatment Intensive residential addiction treatment where patients live at the treatment facility with a structured environment and 24/7 support. Designed for individuals struggling to manage symptoms in outpatient care, those with complex addictions, or those needing Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid addiction.
  • Outpatient Treatment Programs

Quantifiable outcome

  • 90% of patients report good-to-very-good quality of life post-treatment
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Caron Treatment Centers

Customer profile

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Caron Treatment Centers technology and API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Caron Treatment Centers partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Caron Treatment Centers competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs nationwide. Most directly comparable to Caron in mission, multi-state footprint, specialty population programs, CARF accreditation, and reliance on charitable donations alongside patient fees.
  • Recovery Centers of America: Multi-state residential and outpatient addiction treatment chain. Comparable in clinical service offering, insurance-based model, and geographic strategy of locating facilities near patient demand in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
  • American Addiction Centers: Publicly traded addiction treatment operator with residential and outpatient facilities across multiple states. Closely comparable in service mix (detox, residential, PHP, IOP) and reliance on insurance reimbursement for the bulk of patient revenue.
  • Gateway Foundation: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing across multiple states. Comparable to Caron in nonprofit structure, CARF accreditation, and diversified program portfolio.
  • Ashley Addiction Treatment: Nonprofit addiction treatment center on the East Coast offering residential and outpatient care. Comparable in mission, mid-Atlantic geography, primary adult population, and dual operating model of patient fees plus philanthropy.
  • Promises Behavioral Health: Multi-site addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs. Comparable to Caron in offering luxury and executive tracks alongside standard residential care, and operating across multiple states.
  • Phoenix House: Nonprofit behavioral health organization providing residential and outpatient addiction treatment. Comparable in mission-driven nonprofit structure, multi-state operating footprint, and continuum-of-care service model.
  • Seabrook House: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider based in the Northeast operating residential detox, rehab, and outpatient services. Comparable to Caron in geography, CARF accreditation, and integrated family programming.
  • Cirque Lodge: Residential addiction treatment center offering premium and experiential programming in the western U.S. Comparable to Caron's executive and Ocean Drive luxury tracks in targeting higher-acuity and affluent patient populations.

Broad incumbents

  • Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral healthcare operator with a national network of residential treatment facilities. Comparable in offering residential behavioral health services at scale, but operates across a broader behavioral health portfolio beyond addiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Caron Treatment Centers social profiles

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Caron Treatment Centers compliance and trust

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Compliance8 records

Caron Treatment Centers financial estimates

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Caron Treatment Centers leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Caron Treatment Centers subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries7 records

Caron Treatment Centers funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Caron Treatment Centers M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Caron Treatment Centers

What does Caron Treatment Centers do?

Caron Treatment Centers is a nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider offering a comprehensive continuum of care that includes medical detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Services are delivered across specialized population tracks (young adults, executives, healthcare and aviation professionals, older adults, LGBTQIA+) and supported by family programming, recovery support, alumni services, and prevention education.

Is Caron Treatment Centers a public or private company?

Caron Treatment Centers is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Caron Treatment Centers founded?

Caron Treatment Centers was founded in 1957. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Caron Treatment Centers based?

Caron Treatment Centers is headquartered in Wernersville, United States, in the North America region.

How does Caron Treatment Centers make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Patient Treatment Services are the primary driver. The others are charitable Donations and Fundraising.

Who are Caron Treatment Centers's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Recovery Centers of America, American Addiction Centers, Gateway Foundation, Ashley Addiction Treatment, Promises Behavioral Health, Phoenix House, Seabrook House and Cirque Lodge. Acadia Healthcare is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Caron Treatment Centers have an API?

No public API is recorded for Caron Treatment Centers.

What industry is Caron Treatment Centers in?

Caron Treatment Centers's product category is Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFACAE, Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab), with a secondary code of HLAFABAD, Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs. Its NAICS code is 623220 and its SIC code is 8093.

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BeckershospitalreviewTelehealth company launches GLP-1 addiction programQuel Health launched a telehealth platform for addiction care using GLP-1 receptor agonists, available in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The company plans national coverage by year-end and named Caron Treatment Centers a founding partner. The FDA has not approved these drugs for substance use indications.PrwebQuel Health Launches as First Telehealth Company Built Around GLP-1s for AddictionQuel Health launched as the first national telehealth company built around GLP-1 receptor agonists for addiction, with Caron Treatment Centers as a founding strategic partner. The platform is available in 41 states and D.C., with national coverage planned by year-end.The Globe and MailCould GLP-1s spell relief for opioid addiction?Caron Treatment Centers has prescribed GLP-1 drugs off-label to over 500 clients for substance-use disorders, with early research showing potential to reduce cravings. A 2024 trial found a 40% reduction in opioid cravings, and an Eli Lilly trial is expected to end in 2028. Experts urge caution, citing limited evidence and unknown long-term effects.BhbusinessInside Caron Treatment Center’s C-Suite ShakeupCaron Treatment Centers' C-suite shakeup saw at least five top leaders depart, including interim CEO Steven Wall replacing John Driscoll. Wall cited a 9% revenue decline and 9% expense increase, aiming to align costs with revenue. His tenure runs through June 30, 2027.PR NewswireCARON FLORIDA GALA HONORS DAVE ARONBERG AND RECOVERY CHAMPIONSCaron Treatment Centers hosted its 2026 Florida Gala at the Opal Grand Resort and Spa in Delray Beach, Florida, an annual fundraising event celebrating recovery and honoring Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, with the Partner in Recovery Award for his leadership in protecting individuals seeking addiction treatment. The event, attended by approximately 220 guests, raised funds for treatment scholarships, with Caron having provided $9.5 million in scholarships and financial assistance supporting 760 individuals and families last fiscal year. The gala featured award presentations, alumni testimonials, and live auctions offering luxury experiences to support Caron's mission of transforming lives affected by substance use disorder.PR NewswireCaron Treatment Centers Opens New Outpatient Center in Delray Beach, Expanding Access to Community-Based Addiction CareCaron Treatment Centers announced the opening of a new outpatient center on Congress Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, which is now fully operational providing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for adults ages 18 and older. The new facility expands Caron's in-network insurance programming and strengthens the nonprofit's full continuum of addiction treatment services in South Florida. The center reflects Caron's strategic commitment to improving community-based access to evidence-based addiction care while allowing individuals to remain connected to their daily lives and support systems.Business StandardCan weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help reduce alcohol and drug cravings?GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound may reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs by modulating the brain's reward pathways, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry and reported by the Wall Street Journal. A study found that heavy drinkers receiving weekly semaglutide injections drank less alcohol and reported fewer cravings, including for cigarettes, compared with placebo participants. Eli Lilly has confirmed it is considering trials of Zepbound specifically for addiction treatment, while Caron Treatment Centers has already placed over 130 patients on GLP-1 injections.PR NewswireBefore the Next Tragedy: A Global Call to Heal Trauma and Save LivesThe STAR Network Foundation will host Scars to STARs Day on May 16, 2025, a global virtual summit during Mental Health Awareness Month focused on addressing untreated trauma, mental health neglect, and violence prevention. The event will bring together survivors, mental health professionals, and advocates to confront root causes of trauma linked to mass violence, addiction, and societal crises, featuring speakers including former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and executives from Psych Hub, Promly, and Caron Treatment Centers. The summit references mass shooting incidents at Florida State University, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Uvalde, and Oxford High School as examples of systemic failures in addressing early trauma indicators.YahooTop Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Aug. 25Palm Beach County organizations announced new board appointments and hires for the week of Aug. 25, including Hanley Foundation, Caron Treatment Centers, and the Housing Leadership Council. The appointments include David Ganek and Keith Palagye to Hanley's board, Amber Deckard as Caron's neuropsychological services director, and new board members for the Housing Leadership Council.TreatmentmagazineCaron, Release Recovery Launch LGBTQ Scholarship ProgramCaron Treatment Centers and Release Recovery Foundation have launched the Nic Pagano Scholarship Fund to provide addiction treatment services specifically for LGBTQ individuals. The initiative is backed by an initial $200,000 commitment from Release Recovery to address the disparity in specialized care for this underserved population.