Legacy Behavioral Health Services - Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
Company Name
Legacy Behavioral Health Services
Mission
To provide the highest quality behavioral health and developmental disabilities services to individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education.
Vision
All people are accorded respect, dignity, and opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice.
Values
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Inclusiveness
- Integrity
- Respect
Founding Details
- Founded as Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia, rebranded as Legacy Behavioral Health Services in January 2019.
Key People
- Pam Cartwright: Chief Executive Officer
- Jaymal Patel MD: Chief Medical Officer
- William Huling: Chief Financial Officer
- Paivi Parssinen: Chief Operating Officer
- Mallory Sims: Chief Clinical Officer
Headquarters
3120 North Oak St Ext, Suite C, Valdosta, GA 31602
Number of Employees
Over 400 employees
Revenue
No information is available.
Notable Achievements
Legacy Behavioral Health Services is a recognized provider of comprehensive evidence-based treatment, support, and recovery services, particularly to uninsured, underinsured, low-income individuals, and veterans suffering from mental health problems, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.
Products and Services
Behavioral Health Assessment
- Comprehensive clinical assessment to determine an individual's problems, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Physician Services
- Medical evaluation and management including evaluation and assessment of physiological issues.
Nursing Services
- Monitoring and care for physical, nutritional, and psychological issues, medication education, and training.
Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
- Techniques to assist in resolving personal, social, vocational, and interpersonal concerns.
Community Supports
- Case management services for accessing necessary services and restoring functional level.
Crisis Intervention
- Support for individuals experiencing abrupt changes in behavior and preventing out-of-community placement.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Skill building and recovery promoting service for community reintegration.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Multi-faceted treatment service for achieving and sustaining recovery from substance-related disorders.
Specialty Programs
- Family Violence Classes: Court-mandated weekly classes.
- DUI Classes: Court-mandated sessions with different duration packages.
- Anger Management Program: For individuals prone to anger outbursts and violent behavior.
Recent Developments
New Products and Services
- Launch of over a dozen new services to enhance existing offerings, including expanding staff and operational capacity.
Partnerships
- Collaboration with Lowndes County Board of Commissioners to host a Mental Health First Aid Training Series in partnership with the DBHDD Region 4 Field Office.
Service Enhancements
- Ongoing provision of telehealth services accompanying face-to-face services adhering to CDC COVID-19 guidelines.
Community Initiatives
- Participates in the National Health Service Corps for student loan repayment programs, contributing to better retention and recruitment of clinical staff.
Legacy Behavioral Health Services continues to expand its reach and improve the quality of care to meet the diverse needs of its community. This commitment makes it a cornerstone in behavioral health across multiple counties in Georgia.
