Two major national addiction treatment facilities — Caron Treatment Centers and Hanley Center — have combined their operations to offer improvements in the care of persons with substance abuse issues.
The two organizations have been operating together for nearly a year, with the combination now becoming official. As a result of this unification, Caron becomes the largest and most comprehensive non-profit addiction treatment provider in the country when measured by treatment services revenue.
With the collective resources of Hanley Center and Caron Treatment Centers, coupled with the past year of working together, major plans have been developed for the expansion of the Hanley Center facilities and programs in West Palm Beach, including the addition of programs for adolescents and young adults.
“We have always had a profound respect for Hanley Center’s approach to advancing the field of addiction treatment. By combining our collective experience as renowned non-profit healthcare organizations we will now be able to provide even broader evidence-based treatment to individuals and families,” said Doug Tieman, president and CEO of Caron.
Both Caron and Hanley were founded by families seeking to make a difference for others and continue to be firmly rooted in 12-step traditions. In addition, both are industry pioneers – creating innovative programming that continues to be a step ahead in research, prevention and treatment.
Caron is well known for pioneering addiction treatment that is gender-specific and specialized for adolescents, young adults, families, as well as in instances of relapse. Hanley has forged new ground creating programs focused on baby boomers and senior citizens. Combined, these innovators will now offer the country’s most comprehensive continuum of treatment ranging from adolescence through older adulthood.
“This combination is a logical, strategic step for both organizations,” said Michael Hanley, a Hanley board member who is also the son of the non-profit’s founders, Mary Jane and Jack Hanley. “Like Dick and Catherine Caron, my parents chose to dedicate their lives to sharing with others what they learned through their own journey. Today, we carry on their tremendous legacy by offering the highest level of prevention, treatment and recovery care to addicted individuals and their families.”
Caron and Hanley also share a guiding principle to give back to individuals and communities to the largest extent possible – which amounted to more than $17 million in charity care last year alone. This funding is critical to their mission because individuals and families often need at least 90 days in treatment to secure a strong beginning to their recovery.
In addition, the combined Student Assistance Programs (SAP) and prevention programming together reach more than 100,000 students, teachers, and parents each year providing the skills and knowledge necessary to live substance-free lives.
Caron and Hanley also share a mission to conduct research with top medical centers such as: The University of Pennsylvania, Scripps Florida, University of Texas and the Treatment Research Institute, one of America’s pioneering addiction research organizations, ensuring that the combined organizations are always on the leading edge of patient care.
Andrew Rothermel, Caron’s CEO, will oversee all Florida operations, including Hanley Center, Gate Lodge, Caron Renaissance and Caron Ocean Drive. He also now serves as Hanley Center CEO and president of Caron’s Florida market.
“People often think of private corporations as business leaders in their communities,” said Rothermel. “While that’s often true, non-profits can add substantial value as well. Just look at the other non-profit centers of excellence right here in Palm Beach County. We are proud to join the ranks of Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Miami University and more who have made a home in Palm Beach County. It is an exciting time for our organizations, and Palm Beach County is benefiting from access to world class care and continued recognition as a medical tourism destination. We are committed to the Florida region and its center for excellence in the healthcare sector.”