Altior Healthcare Teams Up With Carelon And Anthem For Enhanced Adolescent Care

Altior Healthcare, a prominent national provider of residential mental health treatment programs for adolescents and young adults, is enhancing its industry leadership through strategic expansion. The organization has recently announced the addition of two in-network contracts, significantly broadening the accessibility of its services. Ridge Maine and Ridge New Hampshire, integral parts of the Altior Healthcare network, have partnered with Carelon Behavioral Health and Anthem, marking a pivotal step in increasing access to mental health services.

Carelon Behavioral Health, previously known as Beacon Health Options and based in Boston, extends behavioral healthcare management to an estimated 45 million individuals across the United States. This collaboration also includes other in-network providers such as Aetna, Magellan, and Optum at these facilities. Ridge Residential Treatment Center (RTC) in both New Hampshire and Maine specializes in offering residential treatment for teens in need of stabilization, therapeutic assessment, and comprehensive support.

The program is designed to create a stabilizing environment that equips teenagers with the necessary tools for a more fulfilling life post-treatment. With the inclusion of Anthem and Carelon as behavioral health providers, Ridge RTC is set to enhance its service reach. Ken Kosza, CEO of Altior Healthcare, emphasized the organization's commitment to increasing access to quality mental health services as a top priority. He highlighted that the mission of providing treatment grounded in compassion, trust, safety, and integrity remains central to their expansion strategy.

Altior Healthcare operates four distinct Joint Commission-accredited residential mental health programs, including a specialized treatment program for US Veterans. The organization boasts over 15 locations across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas. With a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals, Altior is committed to eradicating the stigma associated with mental health issues while saving lives and facilitating healing for individuals and families.

For those interested in learning more about Ridge Residential Treatment Center or have inquiries for Carelon or Anthem mental health providers, further information can be found at https://theridgertc.com. Additionally, Altior Healthcare can be reached at 310-304-0015 for those seeking to speak with a compassionate expert about their mental health treatment programs.