Addiction Campuses Of America

Originally established as Addiction Campuses of America in 2014 by founder Brent Clements, the company has undergone significant strategic transformations, including a major rebrand to Vertava Health in 2020. Clements, who previously served in growth-focused roles at American Addiction Centers, launched the venture to acquire and manage behavioral health programs across the United States. The initial strategy centered on creating a platform of out-of-network, destination-style residential treatment centers, a model that attracted early investment from firms like Fulcrum Equity Partners and Harpeth Ventures.

Following a 2018 acquisition by private equity firm Summit Partners and a shift in the healthcare landscape, the company pivoted its business model. This strategic change moved away from out-of-network residential care towards providing a full spectrum of in-network behavioral health services. This led to the 2022 divestiture of three of its four main residential addiction treatment facilities to Regard Recovery, allowing the company to concentrate on expanding its mental health services, particularly for adolescents, which now constitutes a significant portion of its business. Subsequently, in 2024, the company evolved again, with its outpatient mental health assets forming a new entity called Blended Health, which focuses on providing partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults and children.

Vertava Health provides a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. The company serves a diverse client base, including adults and adolescents, and accepts various commercial insurance plans as well as Medicaid. Its revenue is generated through the provision of these specialized healthcare services. The service offerings are extensive, spanning multiple levels of care from inpatient and residential programs, including medically supervised detoxification, to less intensive options like partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient treatment. A key component of their model is the integration of digital health tools and telehealth services, offering remote therapy and counseling to enhance accessibility. Treatment plans are individualized and employ a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. The company also addresses dual diagnosis cases, where patients present with both addiction and other mental health conditions like depression or anxiety, providing integrated treatment to manage both effectively.

Keywords: behavioral healthcare, addiction treatment, mental health services, substance use disorder, outpatient programs, inpatient rehab, dual diagnosis, telehealth, co-occurring disorders, recovery services