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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bradford Health Announces the Acquisition of The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness and The Chapter House in Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradford Health Services, a nationally recognized provider of addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare, today announced the acquisition of three Texas-based programs: The Last Resort Recovery Center, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House. This marks the second strategic acquisition in less than a year as the company continues expanding its network of trusted regional providers. "We are proud to welcome The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House into the Bradford family," said Rob Marsh, CEO of Bradford Health Services. "Each of these programs has built a legacy of deep clinical integrity, authentic connection, and strong outcomes. They represent the kind of partners we seek — mission-driven leaders with strong reputations and rooted community impact." Located in Smithville, Texas, The Last Resort offers comprehensive care for men, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and virtual intensive outpatient programming (IOP). Crestone Wellness, located in Taylor, Texas, provides medical detox and residential treatment for both men and women. The Chapter House, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, delivers an extended care and sober living program designed specifically for men transitioning from primary treatment. "This partnership allows us to expand the reach of our mission and do more for the men and women we serve," said Becky Babb, CEO of The Last Resort. "We're proud of the work we've done in Texas and excited to grow alongside Bradford — a partner who shares our belief in high-integrity, patient-first care." "When The Last Resort was started, our vision was to provide authentic, deeply connected care," added Corbin Bigheart, President of The Last Resort. "This acquisition honors that vision and creates opportunities to expand our services in new, meaningful ways." The acquisition expands Bradford's footprint across Central and North Texas, enhancing the organization's reach from Richardson to Austin. These three programs now join a growing portfolio of trusted regional providers supported by Bradford's clinical leadership, operational infrastructure, and long-term recovery platform. "Bradford's growth strategy is grounded in supporting best-in-class operators with the scale, resources, and systems needed to thrive in a changing landscape," said Christian Chauvet, Partner at Lee Equity Partners. "The Last Resort, Crestone, and Chapter House are aligned with that strategy — they're respected, proven, and rooted in the communities they serve. We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and quality care delivery." Legal counsel for the transaction was led by Burr Forman LLP, who provided critical support throughout the diligence and closing process. This acquisition follows Bradford's October 2024 integration of Lakeview Health, Stepping Stones for Recovery, and Koru Spring, and its 2023 acquisition of Vertava Health of Mississippi, furthering the company's commitment to expanding access to high-quality addiction treatment across the Southeast and beyond. About Bradford Health Services: Bradford Health Services is a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and recovery services with a nationwide reach. Operating through a coordinated network of 40 facilities, Bradford offers affordable, evidence-based treatment across the entire spectrum of care, including early intervention, crisis response, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential care, inpatient detox, and transitional living and life skills programs. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery. For more information, visit About The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House: The Last Resort Recovery Center, located in Smithville, Texas, delivers individualized care for men through its full continuum of treatment including detox, residential services, and outpatient programming. Crestone Wellness, based in Taylor, Texas, offers medical detox and residential care for both men and women with a focus on medical stabilization and healing. The Chapter House, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, provides extended care and transitional living for men in recovery. Together, these programs have built a reputation for integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence across Texas. About Lee Equity Partners: Lee Equity Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that partners with businesses in the financial and healthcare services sectors. Over nearly two decades the firm has utilized its thematic based investment strategy and deep sector knowledge to identify and partner with talented management teams to accelerate growth and build market leading businesses. Additional information is available at View source version on Contacts Rob MarshChief Executive OfficerBradford Health Services(214) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bradford Health Announces the Acquisition of The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness and The Chapter House in Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradford Health Services, a nationally recognized provider of addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare, today announced the acquisition of three Texas-based programs: The Last Resort Recovery Center, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House. This marks the second strategic acquisition in less than a year as the company continues expanding its network of trusted regional providers. 'We are proud to welcome The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House into the Bradford family,' said Rob Marsh, CEO of Bradford Health Services. 'Each of these programs has built a legacy of deep clinical integrity, authentic connection, and strong outcomes. They represent the kind of partners we seek — mission-driven leaders with strong reputations and rooted community impact.' Located in Smithville, Texas, The Last Resort offers comprehensive care for men, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and virtual intensive outpatient programming (IOP). Crestone Wellness, located in Taylor, Texas, provides medical detox and residential treatment for both men and women. The Chapter House, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, delivers an extended care and sober living program designed specifically for men transitioning from primary treatment. 'This partnership allows us to expand the reach of our mission and do more for the men and women we serve,' said Becky Babb, CEO of The Last Resort. 'We're proud of the work we've done in Texas and excited to grow alongside Bradford — a partner who shares our belief in high-integrity, patient-first care.' 'When The Last Resort was started, our vision was to provide authentic, deeply connected care,' added Corbin Bigheart, President of The Last Resort. 'This acquisition honors that vision and creates opportunities to expand our services in new, meaningful ways.' The acquisition expands Bradford's footprint across Central and North Texas, enhancing the organization's reach from Richardson to Austin. These three programs now join a growing portfolio of trusted regional providers supported by Bradford's clinical leadership, operational infrastructure, and long-term recovery platform. 'Bradford's growth strategy is grounded in supporting best-in-class operators with the scale, resources, and systems needed to thrive in a changing landscape,' said Christian Chauvet, Partner at Lee Equity Partners. 'The Last Resort, Crestone, and Chapter House are aligned with that strategy — they're respected, proven, and rooted in the communities they serve. We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and quality care delivery.' Legal counsel for the transaction was led by Burr Forman LLP, who provided critical support throughout the diligence and closing process. This acquisition follows Bradford's October 2024 integration of Lakeview Health, Stepping Stones for Recovery, and Koru Spring, and its 2023 acquisition of Vertava Health of Mississippi, furthering the company's commitment to expanding access to high-quality addiction treatment across the Southeast and beyond. About Bradford Health Services: Bradford Health Services is a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and recovery services with a nationwide reach. Operating through a coordinated network of 40 facilities, Bradford offers affordable, evidence-based treatment across the entire spectrum of care, including early intervention, crisis response, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential care, inpatient detox, and transitional living and life skills programs. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery. For more information, visit About The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House: The Last Resort Recovery Center, located in Smithville, Texas, delivers individualized care for men through its full continuum of treatment including detox, residential services, and outpatient programming. Crestone Wellness, based in Taylor, Texas, offers medical detox and residential care for both men and women with a focus on medical stabilization and healing. The Chapter House, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, provides extended care and transitional living for men in recovery. Together, these programs have built a reputation for integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence across Texas. About Lee Equity Partners: Lee Equity Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that partners with businesses in the financial and healthcare services sectors. Over nearly two decades the firm has utilized its thematic based investment strategy and deep sector knowledge to identify and partner with talented management teams to accelerate growth and build market leading businesses. Additional information is available at
BBC News
14-03-2025
- BBC News
Kent driver found number plate was cloned after crash 280 miles away
A Kent woman realised her car registration plate had been cloned after her insurance company accused her of being in an accident over 280 miles (340km) away in Birkett, from Herne Bay, said she had "never been to Liverpool in my life" and that she "had to fight" to prove she hadn't been in the city at the is one of many victims of number plate fraud, which can involve plates being copied or Police said reports of this type of crime had been going up in recent years. Ms Birkett's case was eventually closed after she proved that she was in her home town on the day it said she had been "minding her own business at home" at the time of the incident in Liverpool, and that the situation had been "scary"."I said it wasn't me but they asked me to prove my whereabouts and to send photos of the condition of my car, and they continued to investigate," she said."Then I remembered I could use my Google locations and luckily on that day I was in Herne Bay and I posted some videos on my business page on social media, proving I was at work that day."Ms Birkett said that not only had her number plate been cloned, "they'd put it on the same make car".She told BBC South East she also received letters from the insurance company's lawyers asking for settlement money when the case had motoring organisation RAC said criminals steal or copy the identity of a legally registered vehicle and use it to hide the identity of a stolen or salvaged vehicle, which is often similar in model and will either steal the registration plates from the vehicle or have duplicate number plates made to be put on another car. Often they locate number plates to clone online, for example via images on car buying and selling websites. New figures obtained by the BBC show reports of number plate thefts in Kent have risen 37% over four were 1,120 cases reported in 2024 compared with 815 in 2020, according to a Freedom of Information year the BBC revealed a 64% increase over three years in the number of fines cancelled due to car cloning incidents in Supt Rob Marsh from Kent Police said: "In relation to number plate thefts, people are clearly using them to commit other crimes such as whether it's to avoid congestion charging, other road toll fees, whether it's to do with making off without paying for fuel."With the increases in the cost of living that can sometimes be a reason for people to engage in criminality of this type."If someone wakes up in the morning, and their number plate is missing, they know they've been a victim of crime."If the number plate has, unbeknown to the victim been cloned, we've got to wait for it to trigger an ANPR camera linked to another incident and then it would come to our attention and we would then start our investigation." The Home Office said: "The cloning and defacing of number plates affects road safety and provides cover for criminals. We are working with the police, the DVLA and other partners to crack down on these crimes."We began work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade, which aims to reduce road deaths and prevent related crime. More details will be shared in due course."
