Overview
Sandstone Care provides mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-30) and runs a full continuum of care across Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. It uses individualized, evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT, with services ranging from medical detox to residential treatment centers (RTCs) and outpatient programs (PHP/IOP), offered in-person and via telehealth. The company differentiates itself with an age-specific focus that addresses developmental needs, and it adds academic and vocational support while involving families in therapy, supported by insurance-networking and payor partnerships. Its goal is to help teens and young adults achieve sustained recovery and wellbeing through accessible, holistic care.
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What believers are saying
- Virginia Beach outpatient center opened in 2026, expanding Hampton Roads coverage.
- Vistria's investment funds growth and supports new leadership hires in 2026.
- SandstoneCare.com shows multiple 2026 hires, including a chief growth officer and director.
What critics are saying
- Brad Owens and Mike Frisbie exited in March 2026, exposing weak leadership continuity.
- Sandstone Care does not accept Medicare or Medicaid, narrowing payer access.
- A failed turnaround after executive churn can trigger Vistria-led sale pressure in 2027.
What makes Sandstone Care unique
- Sandstone Care targets ages 13-35 with separate teen, young-adult, and family tracks.
- Company combines detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and telehealth across four states.
- Academic and vocational support keep clients enrolled in school and work.
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