Acadia Healthcare is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the United States, founded in 2005 and headquartered in the country. The company operates a network of 262 treatment facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico, employing approximately 25,500 staff and serving around 75,000 patients daily. Its scale includes roughly 11,850 beds dedicated to behavioral healthcare.
The company provides a full continuum of behavioral healthcare services. These range from acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers to specialty programs, outpatient treatment options, and medication-assisted opioid treatment clinics. Care pathways extend from detoxification and residential treatment through partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and traditional outpatient services.
Acadia Healthcare operates in the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors. Its facilities hold accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. The company's stated mission is to provide compassionate care that improves lives, inspires hope, and elevates communities.






