Licensing

Best Kept Secrets to Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Idaho

Like many states, Idaho only requires addiction treatment centers to get certified with the state if they intend to accept public dollars (think Medicaid), participate in state-sponsored programs, accept referrals from state agencies, or apply for public grants.

How to Turn Your Group Practice Into an Addiction Treatment Outpatient IOP or PHP in Illinois

If you’re thinking of launching an outpatient program at your group practice in Illinois - whether that’s an IOP or a PHP style program - congratulations!

How to Turn Your Group Practice into an Outpatient Addiction Treatment IOP or PHP Facility in Florida 

Wondering how to turn your existing group practice into an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for addiction treatment?

Rhode Island is the Perfect State for Opening an Addiction Treatment Center. Here's Why. 

The state of Rhode Island makes drug overdose statistics readily available online in an easy to digest geographical format, making it easy to quickly spot “hot spots” where treatment is needed.

How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in West Virginia

All “behavioral health centers,” like addiction treatment centers and drug rehabs, must seek licensure with West Virginia according to state law. Some facilities, however, are exempt.

Oklahoma is Committed to Opening More Certified Addiction Treatment Centers. Here's How to Open Yours.

With all of the state government’s focus on expanding services in the state, now is a great time to make your move and finally open your addiction treatment center in Oklahoma.


Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Louisiana? Here’s What You Need to Know 

If you’re looking for a location for your addiction treatment center that is filled with potential patients, look no further than Louisiana.

Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota? Read This First.

The healthy demand for treatment in Minnesota makes the “rehab state” a strong candidate for a home for your next addiction treatment center.

Here’s What it Takes to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Tennessee

Given that the need for addiction treatment in Tennessee is so great, does that make it a good place to open an addiction treatment center? The answer is - yes.

How to start an Addiction Treatment Center in Michigan

Given the huge need for addiction treatment services in the state, is it easy to open an addiction treatment center in Michigan? Learn more about how to get your addiction treatment center licensed in Michigan.

How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Illinois

Illinois does require substance use treatment providers to obtain a license to provide treatment in the state. The state’s licensing program is overseen by the Department of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery.

How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a great state to open an addiction treatment center. With a high number of people suffering from SUD, there is a high demand for services to treat the disease of addiction. Pennsylvania is also unique in the nation because it allows addiction treatment providers to prescribe medical marijuana to treat opioid use disorder.

How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Ohio

Ohio is reeling under the opioid crisis and is scrambling to respond to a surge in demand for addiction treatment as the nation faces a mental health crisis deepened by the COVID-19 pandemic. These numbers show that the demand is there. Nevertheless, access to treatment lags behind, particularly in diverse communities and particularly for culturally competent care.

How to Start a Addiction Treatment Center in Arizona the Easy Way

Arizona is a gorgeous state with great weather - and a state that has a big opioid problem, making it a great candidate for your next addiction treatment center location.

Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Texas? Here's What You Need to Know

Read on for Behave Health’s step-by-step information about how to open an addiction treatment or drug rehab center in the Lone Star State.

Everything You Need to Know to Open an Addiction Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in California

So, you want to open an addiction treatment center (also known as a drug rehab) in the Golden State of California? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve sifted through the official documents to bring you the Cliff Notes version of how to get the job done.

How to Get an Addiction Treatment Center Licensed in Your State—PART 2

In Part 1 of this series, we covered how to get an addiction treatment center licensed in California, Arizona, Kentucky, Maine, North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Be sure to check out that post if you are looking for how to get your center’s launch off to the right start in those states.

How to Get an Addiction Treatment or Behavioral Health Center Licensed in Your State—Part 1

With the opioid crisis still grinding along, now is a great time to open an addiction treatment center. But navigating the licensing requirements of each state is tricky—they are all different and each plays by its own rules. Because there are no federal guidelines for addiction treatment center licensure, every state’s regulatory body is unique.