The Business of Sustainable Recovery

Partnering with organizations and communities to turn vision into compassionate, high-quality recovery care for those who need it most.
At Ascension Recovery Services, we help partners develop and operate high-performing behavioral health programs that create real impact in their communities. Whether launching an Inpatient/Residential Treatment Operations, Partial Hospitalization & Outpatient Treatment Operations, Recovery Housing & Community Based Care or Specialized Program Operations, we deliver the expertise, infrastructure, and operational leadership needed to make it work.

Who We Serve

Investors & Developers

Repurpose or transform assets into profitable, stabilized treatment programs.

Tribal Nations

Leverage opioid settlement dollars to create jobs, economic opportunity, and access to culturally aligned care.

Nonprofits

Revitalize struggling programs through sustainable financial models and strong growth models.

City Governments

Deploy recovery infrastructure to address homelessness, addiction, and public safety at scale.

Hospitals & Health Systems

Move behavioral health services off campus, unclog EDs, and unlock new revenue streams.

2,000+ jobs

created

$280MM+ of real estate developed for new SUD programs

$500MM+ in 
Revenue generated for our clients

$350MM+ in private investment for new programs developed and managed by Ascension Recovery Services across 35 states

Why Partner with
Ascension Recovery Services

End-to-End Delivery:

From concept to operational reality, we bring behavioral health programs to life.

Proven Performance 
Model:

A tested and repeatable approach that drives operational excellence and financial sustainability.

Regulatory Expertise:

A strong track record of securing zoning, licensing, and accreditation with speed and precision.

Payer Integration:

Comprehensive payer contracting strategies that maximize reimbursement and accelerate cash flow.

Impact-Driven,
Financially Sound:

Programs designed to deliver measurable community impact and lasting financial success.
As an industry leader, Ascension RS has built and managed comprehensive, integrated behavioral health systems across a growing footprint. Our proven playbook accelerates development timelines, strengthens financial performance, and drives better patient outcomes.
10,000+ patients served through Ascension RS programs
30+ states where Ascension RS has developed or consulted on BH programs
80 unique programs launched
500+ licensed beds managed
100% success rate in licensing & accreditation
9–12 months average from design to first patient
12-18 months to achieve profitability post-launch
200+ staff hired and trained annually and 400+ BH jobs created nationally
50M+ in annual operating revenue supported
85% of clients retain ARS services beyond initial engagement

Services We Offer

Program Development

Program Management

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