Guidelight Health

Guidelight Health

Offers PHP and IOP-based behavioral care

Overview

Guidelight Health provides behavioral healthcare by bridging inpatient and outpatient care using PHP and IOP programs. It uses an evidence-based clinical model delivering structured higher-acuity care that fits into patients' schedules and allows treatment while maintaining work or school obligations. It differentiates itself by emphasizing continuity between inpatient and outpatient settings and broad geographic access through PHP/IOP rather than relying on traditional outpatient services. Its goal is to expand access to effective behavioral health treatment and improve engagement and outcomes by making higher-acuity care more reachable and easier to fit into daily life.

About Guidelight Health

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Why Guidelight Health is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • Prism deepens referrals from LGBTQIA+ patients seeking culturally responsive care.
  • Rapid assessment within days should improve conversion from referral to admission.
  • Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and California expansion broadens payer and referral reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors can quickly copy affirming IOP branding across Denver and other markets.
  • Four-week stays create churn if outcomes disappoint or relapse rates rise.
  • Growth outpaces clinician staffing, and referral delays immediately damage utilization.

What makes Guidelight Health unique

  • Prism launched May 7, 2026 as an LGBTQIA+ affirming adult IOP.
  • Guidelight pairs individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management in four weeks.
  • Kelly Jones now leads growth, referral partnerships, and market expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

9%
Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Guidelight names Kelly Jones as chief growth officer to scale mental health care access

Guidelight, a provider of evidence-based mental health care, has appointed Kelly Jones as Chief Growth Officer. Jones brings over 20 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Partnerships at Compass Health Center. In her new role, Jones will oversee national growth strategy, marketing, referral partnerships and market expansion. She previously held leadership positions at Groups Recover Together and Array Tele-Psychiatry, focusing on scaling access to outcomes-driven care. Guidelight currently operates 12 clinics across Massachusetts, Colorado, North Carolina and California, with further expansion planned for 2026. The company provides treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders.

Becker's Behavioral Health
Jul 22nd, 2025
Guidelight launches North Carolina-based mental health clinic

Guidelight plans to open a second location in Charlotte later this year, with further expansion across North Carolina's Triangle region in 2026.

RamaOnHealthcare
May 27th, 2025
Guidelight Names CEO; LifeStance Taps New Chief Technology Officer

Bewley initially joined Guidelight Health in February as chief operating officer.

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