Capstone Treatment Center

What Capstone Treatment Center does

Capstone Treatment Center (operating under Capstone Wellness) is a Christian residential treatment facility founded in 2001 by the Hickmon family in Judsonia, Arkansas, serving adolescent boys ages 14-17 and young men ages 18-28 with trauma, substance abuse, mental health disorders, compulsive sexual behaviors, attachment issues, failure-to-launch syndrome, and family conflict. The center delivers Christ-centered, trauma-informed care through a 2:1 client-to-therapist ratio (claimed as the best in the U.S.), with 4.5 hours of individual therapy per client weekly. Its proprietary Core-Systems Model, developed by founder Dr. Adrian Hickmon over 23+ years, underpins the clinical approach and is augmented by an unusual Canine Companion Therapy program in which every admitted client receives a Labrador retriever puppy that graduates home with them.

The business operates a multi-program portfolio rather than a single facility. Adjacent brands include Encounter at New Canaan Ranch (female residential treatment), Vine + Root Counseling (outpatient therapy in Searcy, AR), Capstone Extended Care (step-down residential in Beebe, AR), Capstone NeuroCoach (neurocognitive coaching on male brain development), Therapy Intensives, and the Capstone Foundation (nonprofit scholarship support). The organization holds CARF international accreditation and Arkansas state licensure and is a member of NAATB and AACC. Admissions are sales-led, with a team of licensed therapists handling intake and an active professional referral network. The center markets heavily through content (website, YouTube, SEO, email newsletter) and family testimonials, achieving a self-reported 4.8/5 family recommendation score across 2022-2024 exit interviews.

Revenue is generated through subscription/recurring contracts, billed at quote-based, undisclosed rates, with program duration and care level determining pricing. The facility has been in continuous operation for over 24 years, transitioned to second-generation family ownership in 2023 (claimed as the only 2nd-generation family-owned residential program in the country), and remains a privately held entity with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors. Post-graduation aftercare (months of weekly calls), family tune-up therapy, and annual alumni reunions extend the commercial relationship beyond the residential stay.

Name

Capstone Treatment Center

Legal name

Capstone Wellness

Website

https://capstonetreatmentcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Capstone Treatment Center is a Christian residential treatment facility in Judsonia, Arkansas serving young men ages 14-28 with trauma, addiction, and mental health issues using a proprietary Core-Systems Model, 2:1 client-to-therapist ratio, and canine companion therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Behavioral Health Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Residential treatment
• Christian therapy
• Behavioral health
• Addiction recovery
• Family therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Judsonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Services: Capstone generates revenue through residential treatment programs for adolescent boys (ages 14-17) and young men (ages 18-28). Revenue is recurring based on the duration of treatment stay, with pricing determined by program type and length of care. Additional revenue streams include aftercare services, family tune-up therapy experiences, and extended care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capstone Treatment Center is a Christian residential treatment center that provides Christ-centered, trauma-informed clinical care for adolescent boys (ages 14-17) and young men (ages 18-28) struggling with trauma, substance abuse, mental health disorders, compulsive sexual behaviors, attachment issues, failure to launch, and family conflict. Treatment is delivered through the proprietary Core-Systems Model developed by Dr. Adrian Hickmon, with a 2:1 client-to-therapist ratio, 4.5 hours of individual therapy per client per week, a signature canine companion therapy program (every client receives a Labrador retriever puppy), and comprehensive family involvement including aftercare support. Services are provided at the main Judsonia, Arkansas campus with extended care offered at a separate Beebe, Arkansas location.

Product overview

Capstone Treatment Center is a Christian residential treatment center offering a comprehensive suite of programs for young men ages 14-28. The core offering is the Capstone Treatment Center residential program, which is complemented by extended care services (Capstone Extended Care), neurocognitive coaching (Capstone NeuroCoach), and intensive therapy programs. The organization also operates affiliated programs including Encounter (female residential), Vine + Root (outpatient counseling), and the Capstone Foundation (nonprofit support). The portfolio is unified by the proprietary Core-Systems Model developed by Dr. Adrian Hickmon, with every client receiving canine companion therapy and benefiting from the industry's best 2:1 client-to-therapist ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Encounter: Female residential treatment program operated by Capstone Wellness at New Canaan Ranch
• Vine + Root
• Capstone Extended Care
• Capstone NeuroCoach
• Capstone Foundation

Products and services

• Capstone Treatment Center (Young Adult Program) Christian residential treatment program for young men ages 18-28 addressing failure to launch, addiction, trauma, mental health, compulsive sexual behaviors, and family conflict through clinical excellence and faith-rooted purpose. Delivered with a 2:1 client-to-therapist ratio, the proprietary Core-Systems Model, and the signature canine companion therapy program.
• Capstone Treatment Center (Teen Program) Christian residential treatment program for adolescent boys ages 14-17, providing Christ-centered therapeutic care in a structured environment for trauma, mental health, substance abuse, attachment, and behavioral issues.
• Capstone Extended Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5 families would recommend Capstone to family or friends (2022, 2023, 2024 exit interviews)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Whit GroupminorOthersWebsite development and digital services provider. Listed as the company powering Capstone Wellness websites.
• GeneratePressminorOthersWordPress theme provider used to build the Capstone Wellness website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunrise Residential Treatment Center: Residential treatment center for adolescent girls addressing trauma, mood disorders, and behavioral issues. Comparable residential model and clinical scope, opposite gender focus.
• Red Mountain Sedona: Residential treatment program for young men (typically teens) addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. Comparable in residential model, demographic focus, and clinical scope.
• Eva Carlston Academy: Residential treatment program for young women ages 13-25 in Utah. Comparable in residential setting, trauma focus, and family therapy integration.
• Discovery Ranch: Residential treatment center for boys and young men in Utah offering therapy, academic, and experiential programming. Directly comparable to Capstone in target population, age range, and residential care model.
• New Haven Residential Treatment Center: Residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young women. Comparable in residential model, clinical approach, and family-involvement emphasis, though serving a different gender segment.
• Three Points Center: Residential treatment center for adolescent girls with therapy and academic programming. Comparable in residential model and clinical approach, opposite gender segment.
• InnerChange (Liahona Treatment Center): Faith-based residential treatment program for adolescent boys. Directly comparable in Christ-centered philosophy, target demographic, and residential care delivery.
• BaseCamp Adolescent Treatment Center: Residential treatment program for adolescents offering adventure therapy and clinical care. Comparable in residential model, adventure therapy modality, and clinical scope.

Broad incumbents

• Embark Behavioral Health: Multi-state network of residential and outpatient programs for adolescents and young adults. Comparable in residential treatment for teens/young adults, larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Center for Change (Utah): Larger residential and outpatient treatment provider for adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. Comparable in residential behavioral health delivery, broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=doSfAeHNHJs
• Xx.com/CapstoneTC
• Facebookfacebook.com/capstonetreatmentcenter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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