Headwaters

What Headwaters does

Headwaters is a private, 8-bed luxury residential addiction and mental health treatment facility located at 933 45th Street on the Hanley Center campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. It operates as a non-profit program of the Hanley Foundation and serves a narrow, high-acuity segment: executives, professionals, physicians, lawyers, pilots, celebrities, board members, and other public figures requiring confidential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility is deliberately capacity-constrained to preserve discretion and enable 24/7 personalized care, with average length of stay of 30-45 days and extended options up to 90 days plus 1-2 week Continuing Care Intensives.

The clinical offering stacks evidence-based therapies (EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed psychiatric care, 24/7 medical detox) with integrated complementary modalities (acupuncture, massage, Reiki, nutrition counseling, yoga, neurofeedback, equine therapy). Specialized service lines include the Center for Brain Recovery, the Impaired Professionals Program, Family Healing, and an alumni/aftercare program. The organization holds CARF, DCF (Florida Department of Children and Families), and ASAM accreditations and maintains HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality compliance, with documented internal clinical outcomes (e.g., 44-57% symptom reductions after Brainspotting in an n=19 study).

Headwaters generates revenue on a per-case, quote-based model for residential treatment stays delivered under bespoke multi-year contractual arrangements, billed through a concierge admissions process that handles insurance navigation. The go-to-market motion combines direct-to-consumer intake (phone and website inquiry), a structured Referring Professionals channel targeting advisors who serve high-profile clients, and educational content marketing via a 50+ article SEO-oriented blog plus active profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. As a non-profit subsidiary, the entity may also receive charitable donations routed through the Hanley Foundation.

Name

Headwaters

Legal name

Hanley Foundation

Website

https://headwatersfl.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Headwaters is a private, 8-bed luxury residential addiction and mental health treatment facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, operating as a non-profit program of the Hanley Foundation. It serves executives, professionals, and public figures requiring confidential, clinically sophisticated care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Luxury rehab services
• Mental health treatment
• Executive recovery programs
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Addiction and Mental Health Treatment: Headwaters generates revenue through residential treatment programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Patients pay for room, board, and clinical care in a private, luxury setting. The organization is a non-profit program of the Hanley Foundation, which may also accept charitable donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Headwaters is a private, luxury residential rehab center operating as a non-profit program of the Hanley Foundation, delivering clinically sophisticated, deeply personalized addiction and mental health treatment in an exclusive 8-bed facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. It serves executives, professionals, and public figures with evidence-based clinical therapies (EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, Somatic Experiencing, neurofeedback) alongside integrated holistic wellness services, medical detox, family healing, and continuing care, all provided in a discrete, business-friendly environment.

Product overview

Headwaters is a private luxury rehab center offering bespoke, clinically sophisticated addiction and mental health treatment for executives, professionals, and public figures. The program combines evidence-based clinical therapies (including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, and Motivational Interviewing) with holistic wellness offerings within a private, limited-capacity setting. Treatment is delivered through interconnected programs: Core treatment programs for substance use disorders and mental health conditions are supported by specialized services including a Center for Brain Recovery, detox and medical services, trauma-informed treatment, family healing, holistic services, impaired professionals program, and continuing care. The integrated approach ensures comprehensive, personalized care addressing the full scope of co-occurring disorders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Luxury Addiction Treatment Program Clinically sophisticated, deeply personalized residential addiction treatment for executives, professionals, and public figures in an exclusive, discreet environment in Palm Beach, Florida. The program combines evidence-based clinical therapies with holistic wellness offerings and is delivered at the 8-bed Headwaters facility on the Hanley Center campus.
• Mental Health Disorder Treatment Treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, OCD, depressive disorders, personality disorders, adult ADHD, codependency, and process addictions, delivered as part of the residential program.
• Detox and Medical Services Medical detox services including alcohol detox, benzodiazepine detox, and opioid/heroin detox with 24/7 supervision and advanced monitoring as part of the residential treatment program.
• Center for Brain Recovery Specialized program within the residential offering that incorporates advanced neurobehavioral therapies including Brainspotting, EMDR, biofeedback, and psychiatric assessment for trauma and neurological healing.
• Family Healing Program Family programming and support services designed to heal family systems and restore wholeness to the support network of individuals in recovery, extending beyond immediate family to include attorneys, financial planners, and executive assistants.
• Holistic Services Complementary integrative therapies including acupuncture, massage, Reiki, nutrition counseling, yoga, meditation, and equine therapy that promote physical healing, emotional balance, and long-term stress resilience, included in the program rather than offered as optional add-ons.
• Trauma-Informed Treatment Evidence-based trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and trauma-informed psychiatric care, delivered as part of the residential treatment program.
• Impaired Professionals Program Specialized treatment program designed for professionals (physicians, pilots, lawyers, dentists) who may have licensure concerns or require discreet care that accommodates professional obligations.
• Continuing Care and Aftercare Comprehensive aftercare planning including alumni support, outpatient therapy, recovery coordination, and Continuing Care Intensives (1-2 week scheduled or on-demand therapeutic refreshers) following the residential program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% decrease in NSESSS (traumatic stress) scores after one Brainspotting session in internal study (n=19)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hanley Foundationflagship / coreOthersHeadwaters is a program of the Hanley Foundation, a non-profit behavioral health organization. The Hanley Foundation provides operational oversight, fundraising infrastructure, and institutional credibility. Hanley Foundation also provides free Narcan throughout the state of Florida, demonstrating its broader public health commitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cottonwood Tucson: Luxury residential SUD and mental health treatment center in Arizona serving professionals and executives with private rooms and integrative therapies — a near-direct peer in the US luxury executive rehab segment.
• Paracelsus Recovery: Zurich-based ultra-luxury residential rehab treating executives and high-net-worth individuals with small capacity, multi-disciplinary clinical teams, and all-inclusive privacy-first programming — directly comparable positioning to Headwaters.
• Promises Treatment Centers: Long-established luxury rehab brand (Malibu, etc.) with celebrity/executive clientele, residential programs, and integrated mental health treatment — directly comparable offering and target market to Headwaters.
• Passages Malibu: Luxury Malibu rehab with private suites, integrative therapies, and 1:1 clinical focus targeting executives, professionals, and high-profile individuals — directly comparable to Headwaters in segment and service model.
• The Kusnacht Practice: Switzerland-based boutique luxury rehab and psychiatric facility with private suites and bespoke treatment for affluent international clients, mirroring Headwaters' executive-focused, capacity-constrained model.
• Cirque Lodge: High-end residential addiction treatment center in Sundance, Utah serving executives and professionals, with clinical sophistication and luxury amenities comparable to Headwaters' positioning.
• Hanley Center (Hanley Foundation sister program): Sister residential program under the same Hanley Foundation umbrella in West Palm Beach; offers comparable addiction/mental health treatment for adults and shares operational oversight, staff pool, and referral ecosystem with Headwaters.
• The Ranch / The Malibu Beachside Recovery Centers: Luxury residential rehab in Malibu/Tennessee combining clinical care with integrative wellness for affluent clients; comparable executive/celebrity segment and holistic treatment philosophy to Headwaters.
• Mountainside Treatment Center: Connecticut-based luxury addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment center with holistic therapies and residential programs targeting higher-income clients — closely comparable offering and therapeutic approach to Headwaters.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large, established non-profit addiction treatment provider with broad residential and outpatient programs across the US — overlaps with Headwaters clinically but serves a far broader, less exclusively executive market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HeadwatersFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBJDZJO2TRgW3pEEmW5PuBg
• Facebookfacebook.com/HeadwatersFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/headwatersfl
• Instagraminstagram.com/headwatersfl

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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