LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Elements Behavioral Health, a leading nationwide provider of addiction and mental health treatment programs, announced today that it has acquired Park Bench Group Counseling, located in Southeastern New Jersey.

Founded in 2006 by two therapists experienced in addiction treatment, Park Bench is a family-oriented substance abuse treatment program that provides day treatment/partial care and intensive outpatient services.

Park Bench has a strong clinical team and client-centered staff. Its day treatment/partial care includes psychiatric evaluation and treatment, individual and group counseling, life skills training, and family counseling. Continuing client support and treatment is offered through Park Bench’s intensive outpatient program and individualized aftercare program.

“My partner Randi Massey and I chose Elements because of its commitment to retaining the culture and identity of our program,” said Dr. Robin Barnett, CEO of Park Bench. “We are impressed by what they’ve brought to other treatment centers in their network in terms of clinical programming, support and other resources, and believe that we are doing what’s best for the Park Bench team.”

“We are pleased to welcome Park Bench into the Elements family of treatment centers,” said Dr. David Sack, CEO of Elements Behavioral Health. “Robin and Randi have created a comprehensive and highly effective clinical program. We look forward to supporting the Park Bench team as it continues to serve clients and their families.”

About Elements Behavioral Health

Elements Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health care programs that includes Promises Treatment Centers, The Ranch, The Sexual Recovery Institute, Right Step, Journey Healing Centers, The Sundance Center, Lucida Treatment Center, Clarity Way, COPAC and The Recovery Place. Elements offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family system. For more information about Elements Behavioral Health, visit www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com.

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SOURCE Elements Behavioral Health