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.
Let's Get StartedAt Ascension RS, 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.
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.
operational reality, we
bring behavioral health
programs to life.
Proven Performance
Model:
A tested and repeatable
approach that drives
operational excellence and
financial sustainability.
approach that drives
operational excellence and
financial sustainability.
Regulatory Expertise:
A strong track record of
securing zoning,
licensing, and
accreditation with speed
and precision.
securing zoning,
licensing, and
accreditation with speed
and precision.
Payer Integration:
Comprehensive payer
contracting strategies
that maximize
reimbursement and
accelerate cash flow.
contracting strategies
that maximize
reimbursement and
accelerate cash flow.
Impact-Driven,
Financially Sound:
Programs designed to
deliver measurable
community impact and
lasting financial success.
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.
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10,000+ patients served through
ARS programs
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30+ states where ARS has developed or consulted
on BH programs
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80 unique
programs
launched
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500+ licensed
beds managed
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100% success rate in licensing
& accreditation
9-12
9–12 months average from
design to first patient
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12-18 months to achieve
profitability post-launch
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200+ staff hired
and trained annually and 400+ BH jobs created nationally
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50M+ in annual operating
revenue
supported
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85% of clients
retain ARS services
beyond initial
engagement
Recent Updates
Ascension Recovery Services and Indiana Treatment Centers to Open New Treatment Center in Mishawaka, Expanding Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
January 15, 2026
Orlando, FL – January 15, 2026 – Ascension Recovery Services today announced that, through a…
The Addicted Mind Episode 365: The Best Kept Secret: Building Bridges to Recovery on Tribal Lands with Doug Leech
December 22, 2025
Duane Osterlind sits down with Doug Leech, founder of Ascension Recovery Services, to discuss the monumental challenge…
Ascension Recovery Services Announces Major 2025 Milestones
December 16, 2025
Orlando, FL — December 4, 2025 — Ascension Recovery Services (Ascension RS), a national leader in…