Start a Treatment Facility The Right Way

Opening a behavioral health facility is complex. State licensing, accreditation requirements, DEA registrations, policies and procedures—there's a lot that can delay your opening or put your investment at risk. We've launched 10+ facilities from the ground up. Let us guide yours.

10+
Facilities Launched
100%
Licensing Success Rate
20+
Accreditation Surveys
10
Years Experience

You Know Treatment. We Know Compliance.

Maybe you're a clinician who's spent years working in treatment centers and you're ready to open your own. Or you're an investor who sees the need for quality behavioral health services in your community. Either way, you understand the clinical side—but the regulatory maze between you and your first admission can feel overwhelming.

That's where we come in. With a decade of experience navigating state licensing agencies, Joint Commission surveys, and everything in between, we handle the compliance burden so you can focus on building a facility that actually helps people.

We don't just hand you templates and wish you luck. We work alongside you from initial planning through your first admissions, ensuring every requirement is met, every policy is in place, and every survey goes smoothly.

Our Process: Concept to First Admission

1

Discovery & Planning

We start by understanding your vision, target population, and level of care. Then we map out every requirement specific to your state and facility type—so there are no surprises later.

This phase includes:
  • Regulatory requirements analysis
  • Level of care determination
  • Location/zoning assessment
  • Timeline and milestone planning
  • Staffing model development
  • Budget considerations for compliance
2

State Licensing

We prepare and submit your state licensing applications with all required documentation. Whether it's DMHAS in New Jersey, OASAS in New York, DCF in Florida, or BSAS in Massachusetts—we know exactly what each agency requires.

This phase includes:
  • Complete application preparation
  • Supporting documentation compilation
  • Agency communication management
  • Site inspection preparation
  • Deficiency response support
  • License issuance coordination
3

Accreditation

Most payers require Joint Commission or CARF accreditation. We prepare you for survey success—from policy development to mock surveys—so you achieve accreditation on your first attempt.

This phase includes:
  • Accreditation body selection guidance
  • Complete policy & procedure development
  • Staff training on standards
  • Mock survey and gap analysis
  • Survey preparation and coaching
  • Post-survey follow-up support
4

Additional Certifications

Depending on your services, you may need additional registrations and certifications. We handle CDS/DEA registrations for medication management, legitimate script certifications, and other specialized requirements.

This phase includes:
  • CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) registration
  • DEA registration
  • Legitimate script certification
  • Medicare/Medicaid enrollment support
  • Specialty certifications as needed
  • Insurance credentialing guidance
5

Operational Readiness & Launch

Before you open your doors, we ensure your operations are dialed in—from clinical workflows to back-office systems. We stay with you through your first admissions to ensure a smooth launch.

This phase includes:
  • Operational workflow development
  • EMR selection and setup guidance
  • Staff orientation support
  • Admission process development
  • Quality assurance program setup
  • Go-live support and troubleshooting

All Levels of Care

We have experience launching facilities across the full continuum of behavioral health services. Whatever level of care you're planning, we've done it before.

Detox

Medical detoxification and withdrawal management

Residential

24-hour residential treatment programs

PHP

Partial hospitalization programs

IOP

Intensive outpatient programs

Outpatient

Standard outpatient services

Mental Health

Primary mental health treatment

Ready to Start Your Facility?

Schedule a consultation and we'll map out exactly what's required for your state, level of care, and timeline.

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