Assisted Recovery Centers of America

What Assisted Recovery Centers of America does

Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) is a private, for-profit outpatient addiction treatment organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. It provides individualized treatment for adults with opioid and alcohol use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and — through a dedicated track — veterans and first responders, anchored in a walk-in, no-appointment service model at two fixed locations (St. Louis City at 1430 Olive Street and North County at the R&R Marketplace on W. Florissant Avenue) and supplemented by a Mobile Treatment Unit serving the broader St. Louis metro.

ARCA's clinical model is built around evidence-based medication-assisted treatment, with distinctive specialization in naltrexone — an opioid antagonist available as a daily oral dose or monthly Vivitrol injection — paired with behavioral health, psychiatric services, peer support, case management, and a full continuum of recovery housing (respite, men's, women's, transitional, and independent living). Distinctive operational features include an on-site pharmacy dispensing addiction-treatment medications, a publicly accessible naloxone (Narcan) vending machine supporting community harm reduction, and a HIPAA-compliant online self-assessment built on SurveyMonkey. The organization is CARF-accredited and affiliated with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and operates an academic linkage through the SSM Health St. Louis University Addiction Medicine Fellowship, with its Chief Medical Officer serving as Program Director.

Revenue is generated principally through fee-for-service insurance billing (predominantly Medicaid) for medical detox, behavioral health, psychiatric, and medication management services, supplemented by funding streams associated with housing programs and state-level mental health partnerships. Go-to-market is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer, supported by free confidential assessments, walk-in access, and an active thought-leadership presence (the "All Things Addiction" podcast, the "Antagonist" documentary, and a network of referral partnerships with SSM Health, Saint Louis University, Recovet Healthcare, Gibson Center, Recovery House STL, PreventEd, SOUL, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health).

Name

Assisted Recovery Centers of America

Legal name

Assisted Recovery Centers of America

Website

https://arcamidwest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Assisted Recovery Centers of America is a private outpatient substance use disorder treatment provider in St. Louis, Missouri, offering naltrexone-based medication-assisted treatment, medical detox, behavioral health, housing, and harm reduction services through walk-in clinics and a mobile unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Addiction Treatment

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Outpatient addiction treatment
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Substance use disorder services
• Behavioral health services
• Harm reduction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Billing: ARCA operates as an outpatient addiction treatment provider billing insurance plans including Medicaid for medical detox, behavioral health services, psychiatric services, and medication management. The organization also accepts uninsured patients and provides Medicaid enrollment assistance.
2. Housing Program Services: Transitional and respite housing services for patients in recovery, potentially funded through state programs and Medicaid.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) is an outpatient addiction treatment center that delivers individualized substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment through walk-in clinics in the St. Louis metro area. Its core offering combines naltrexone-based medication-assisted treatment with medical detox, behavioral health and psychiatric services, peer support, an on-site pharmacy, harm reduction services including a naloxone vending machine, and recovery housing programs. The walk-in, no-appointment model is designed to lower barriers and enable immediate initiation of evidence-based care.

Product overview

Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) is an outpatient addiction treatment center offering a comprehensive, individualized approach to substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral health treatment. The organization operates as a single unified healthcare practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing services across the continuum of care including medical detox, behavioral health services, peer support, on-site pharmacy, harm reduction services, housing programs, and community support groups. Core services include naltrexone-based medication treatment, naloxone distribution, and specialized programs for veterans and first responders, all delivered through walk-in outpatient clinics in the St. Louis metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Individualized outpatient addiction detox and rehabilitation services using evidence-based, patient-centered care for adults with opioid, alcohol, and other substance use disorders.
• Medical Detox / Stabilization Medically supervised withdrawal management and stabilization services for patients with substance use disorders.
• Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Services Mental health and psychiatric treatment services integrated with addiction treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Peer Support & Case Management Services Support services delivered by peer specialists with lived experience plus case management to help patients navigate care systems and access community resources.
• On-site Pharmacy Integrated pharmacy providing addiction treatment medications directly at the treatment facility, including naltrexone and other FDA-approved medications.
• Harm Reduction and Prevention Services Services focused on reducing harm from substance use, including education, prevention materials, and linkage to treatment.
• Naloxone (Narcan) Vending Machine On-site vending machine providing naloxone (Narcan) for opioid overdose reversal, available without a prescription to support community harm reduction.
• Housing Programs Transitional and recovery housing programs including respite housing, men's housing, women's housing, and independent living options for patients in recovery.
• Veteran & First Responder Care Program Specialized, trauma-informed mental health and addiction treatment services for veterans and first responders experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, including peer support with lived experience.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Recovet HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Recovet Healthcare organization, reflecting ARCA's collaborative approach to addiction treatment.
• Saint Louis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Fred Rottnek serves as Program Director of the SSM Health St. Louis University Addiction Medicine Fellowship.
• SSM HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership with SSM Health for addiction medicine fellowship program and collaborative patient care.
• Gibson CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Gibson Center, a St. Louis-based organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty.
• Recovery HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Recovery House STL, a recovery housing organization providing safe, sober living environments.
• PreventEdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PreventEd (formerly NCADA), a St. Louis organization focused on substance abuse prevention and education.
• SOUL (Surviving Overdose and Understanding Loss)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer support organization founded by MaryAnn Lemonds after losing her son to overdose in 2011. Provides outreach and support to recovery facilities including ARCA Recovery House, bringing holiday gifts and hope to residents.
• Missouri Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership with Missouri DMH. ARCA displays MDMH accreditation and operates under state regulatory oversight.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BayMark Health Services: Largest U.S. operator of opioid treatment programs, primarily methadone and buprenorphine, with hundreds of clinics. Comparable to ARCA on outpatient addiction treatment delivery and Medicaid payer mix, though BayMark is dominant in agonist therapy and far larger.
• Summit Behavioral Health: Multi-state network of outpatient and residential addiction and mental health treatment facilities. Comparable to ARCA on outpatient SUD service line and integrated behavioral health, though Summit operates at broader scale across more geographies.

Emerging players

• Workit Health: Virtual and hybrid outpatient MAT provider serving patients via telehealth and in-person clinics. Comparable to ARCA on outpatient MAT, harm reduction philosophy, and Medicaid focus, though Workit delivers care primarily through a digital-first model.
• Eleanor Health: Outpatient addiction and mental health provider offering MAT, therapy, and peer support in a value-based care model. Comparable to ARCA on whole-person outpatient SUD care and peer-driven model, though Eleanor operates under alternative payment arrangements and at smaller geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Nationally recognized nonprofit addiction treatment provider with a strong outpatient and continuing-care portfolio. Comparable to ARCA on evidence-based outpatient SUD treatment, CARF accreditation, and thought leadership, though Hazelden Betty Ford is far larger and primarily serves higher-acuity populations.
• BrightView Health: Outpatient addiction treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment, therapy, and case management across multiple states. Comparable to ARCA in walk-in access, bundled services, and harm reduction orientation, though at larger scale and with broader pharmacotherapy options.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient medication-assisted treatment operator focused on opioid and alcohol use disorders. Closely comparable to ARCA's outpatient MAT model, walk-in access philosophy, and Medicaid-heavy payer mix, though CleanSlate uses buprenorphine rather than naltrexone.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction treatment organization with outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, and family programming. Comparable to ARCA on integrated outpatient model, CARF accreditation, and family/children resources, though Caron operates nationally and at much larger scale.
• American Addiction Centers: For-profit multi-state operator of outpatient and residential addiction treatment facilities. Comparable to ARCA on outpatient SUD service line and integrated medical/behavioral care, though AAC is publicly traded and operates predominantly residential/Detox programs.

Regional players

• Midwest Recovery Centers: Midwest-based outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment provider. Comparable to ARCA on outpatient SUD services and Missouri-adjacent geography, with overlapping referral networks though it does not specialize in naltrexone-based protocols.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arca-assistedrecoverycente1721
• Facebookfacebook.com/assistedrecoverycentersofamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/assisted-recovery-centers-of-america-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcamidwest
• Xx.com/arcamidwest1

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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