PACE Recovery Center

What PACE Recovery Center does

PACE Recovery Center is a privately held, for-profit behavioral health treatment provider founded in 2012 by Lenny Segal, MSW, MBA, operating from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach in Orange County, California. The company operates a gender-specific (men-only), age-targeted (18–30) continuum of care for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and dual diagnoses. Its core service stack includes residential mental health and substance abuse treatment programs (typically 90+ days), an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) running Monday–Friday 4:00–7:00 PM, and a transitional living program for men in early recovery. Layered on top are specialized tracks addressing marijuana-induced psychosis, video game addiction, gambling addiction, and adoption-related trauma, plus PACE Academy, an academic support program offering tutoring, career assessment, GED preparation, college credit transfers, and a CAADAC credentialing track.

The underlying "technology" is clinical rather than digital: evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR), experiential therapy (surf therapy via Above Water Adventures, music therapy via Rock to Recovery), and dual diagnosis integration protocols. The company holds CARF accreditation, multiple California DHCS licenses (300244CP expiring 2/28/2027, 300244EP expiring 1/31/2026), and a DSS mental health program license (306005396, MHBS180248). It maintains an online insurance verification form, a CRM-backed admissions portal (BestNotes), and a content/blog presence but has no proprietary software, app, or AI product surface.

PACE generates revenue through per-client treatment fees reimbursed by major insurers (Cigna, Aetna, MultiPlan, Health Partners) plus out-of-pocket/self-pay arrangements, with financial aid options. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, driven by a 24/7 admissions hotline (800-526-1851), online inquiry forms, and a referral network of interventionists (notably Sylvia Parsons), therapists, and healthcare providers. The company reports having served 1,000+ clients since 2012 and employs approximately 15 staff. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

PACE Recovery Center

Legal name

PACE Recovery Center

Website

https://pacerecoverycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PACE Recovery Center is a privately held, men-only addiction and mental health treatment facility in Orange County, California, serving young adult men aged 18–30 through residential, IOP, transitional living, and specialty programs including adoption, marijuana-induced psychosis, gaming, and gambling addiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Mental health treatment
• Dual diagnosis care
• Residential substance abuse rehab
• Intensive outpatient program

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Programs: Immersive inpatient addiction and mental health treatment with 24/7 care and supervision. Programs lasting from 90 days onward with individualized treatment plans.
2. Transitional Living Programs: Exclusive gender-specific transitional living homes for men in early recovery. Clients maintain work, school, and family commitments while living in sober supportive environment.
3. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): Flexible outpatient programming available Monday through Friday 4:00-7:00pm. Includes individual therapy, case management, family therapy, and group therapy sessions.
4. PACE Academy Academic Services: Academic support services including tutoring, career assessments, GED preparation, and CAADAC certification. Integration of educational services with treatment programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PACE Recovery Center is a men-only addiction and mental health treatment facility for young adult men aged 18-30, offering a full continuum of care including residential substance abuse treatment, residential mental health treatment, dual diagnosis programs, intensive outpatient programming, transitional living, and the PACE Academy academic program. Treatment is delivered through evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR) combined with experiential therapies such as surf therapy and music therapy at its CARF-accredited Orange County, California facilities.

Product overview

PACE Recovery Center is a men-only addiction and mental health treatment facility offering a comprehensive continuum of care for young adult men aged 18-30. The core offerings include Residential Mental Health Treatment, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, and Dual Diagnosis Programs (addressing co-occurring disorders). These primary programs are supplemented by an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for step-down or mild-to-moderate cases, and a Transitional Living Program for sober living with continued clinical support. PACE Academy provides academic and vocational services alongside treatment. Specialized treatment tracks address Video Game Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Marijuana-Induced Psychosis, and Adoption-Related Issues. Therapeutic modalities include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Experiential Therapy (beach activities, hiking, bungee jumping), Surf Therapy (via Above Water Adventures), Music Therapy (via Rock to Recovery), and family counseling. The program integrates 12-step principles with evidence-based clinical practices in a CARF-accredited, beachside Orange County facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PACE Academy: Academic support program that helps young men in recovery pursue educational goals, including GED completion, high school diploma, college courses, and graduate school support. Provides tutoring, career assessment, and certified drug counselor credentials.

Products and services

• Residential Mental Health Treatment Program
• Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Transitional Living Program
• PACE Academy
• Marijuana-Induced Psychosis Treatment
• Video Game Addiction Treatment
• Gambling Addiction Treatment
• Adoption-Related Issues Treatment
• Experiential Therapy Program
• EMDR Therapy

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 alumni graduates from PACE Academy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rock to RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization using the healing power of music to transform lives of those struggling with mental health issues and addiction. Provides therapeutic music groups through facilitated sessions at PACE facilities. Founded in 2012 by Wesley Geer, former touring guitarist for Korn. Joe Taback serves as Music Facilitator at PACE.
• Above Water AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf therapy and outdoor adventure organization founded by Nate Lawler, CADC. Provides experiential therapy through surfing, outdoor recreation, and ocean-based experiences to help clients build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills. Integrates professional recovery support with restorative ocean activities.
• WebconsulsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite design and digital marketing agency providing website design and marketing services for PACE Recovery Center.
• Orange County Colleges and UniversitiesminorOthersAcademic partnerships enabling credit transfers and educational continuity for clients. Includes: Coastline Community College, Fullerton College, Golden West College, Orange Coast College, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College, California State University Fullerton, Chapman University, University of California Irvine, Pepperdine University, Vanguard University, and others.
• Insurance ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance providers accepted including Cigna, Aetna, MultiPlan, and Health Partners. Insurance verification available through online form to help prospective clients understand coverage before admission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cottonwood Tucson: Cottonwood Tucson is a residential behavioral health treatment center in Arizona specializing in young adult addiction and mental health treatment — the same niche PACE founder Lenny Segal worked in for 10 years before founding PACE. Directly comparable in clinical model, demographic focus, and evidence-based treatment approach.
• Newport Academy: Newport Academy is a residential treatment provider for adolescents and young adults (teens through age 28) with multiple locations in California and other states. Comparable in young-adult specialty focus, California footprint, family-centric programming, and academic integration offering similar to PACE Academy.
• Promises Treatment Centers: Promises operates luxury residential addiction and mental health treatment centers in California (Los Angeles, Malibu). Comparable as a high-end Southern California residential treatment provider targeting similar private-pay and insured clients in the same geographic competitive set.
• Cliffside Malibu: Cliffside Malibu is a luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California offering premium beachside care. Comparable in upscale Southern California positioning, experiential/location-driven therapy model, and residential substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Paradigm Treatment Centers: Paradigm Treatment Centers provides residential and outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for young adults across California. Comparable in young-adult specialization, California multi-location footprint, and integrated academic/clinical programming.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Caron Treatment Centers is a nonprofit residential addiction treatment provider with facilities in Pennsylvania, Florida, and elsewhere. Comparable as a long-established residential substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment provider with continuum-of-care programming.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is the largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S., operating residential, outpatient, and recovery services across multiple states. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same addiction treatment category, though it serves a much wider demographic and is significantly larger than PACE.
• American Addiction Centers: American Addiction Centers operates a national network of residential and outpatient addiction treatment facilities. Comparable as a multi-state residential addiction treatment operator, though it serves a broader demographic and operates at significantly greater scale than PACE.
• Discovery Behavioral Health: Discovery Behavioral Health operates a network of residential and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment centers across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-state behavioral health treatment operator with continuum-of-care offerings, though its demographic focus is broader than PACE's young-adult men specialty.

Emerging players

• Elevation Behavioral Health: Elevation Behavioral Health is a residential mental health treatment center in California serving adults with co-occurring disorders. Comparable as a California-based residential behavioral health provider, though it focuses on a broader adult population rather than PACE's young-adult men specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pacerecoverycenter3005
• Facebookfacebook.com/PaceRecoveryCenterLLC
• Instagraminstagram.com/pacerecovery
• Xx.com/pacerecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pace-recovery-center-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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