The science of care has improved for most of the conditions we treat, and Centerstone’s Institute for Clinical Excellence and Innovation is focused on the ongoing development of simulation training and artificial intelligence-driven tools that help us train our clinical staff to be better equipped to treat patients. We are moving toward greater precision in care, giving patients peace of mind knowing their providers are skilled in the most effective evidence-based practices.

Through Centerstone’s Patient Safety Organization, we are telling our story of being absolutely committed to patient safety and leading everything we do with quality. We are part of a premier network of organizations around the country who share the same intention about patient safety and we are sharing best practices across a broader network. It’s been a marvelous way to collaborate and learn from each other.

Thanks to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our national policy team, I am proud to share Centerstone has continued to enjoy a reputation as a trusted resource for our nation’s leaders in Washington D.C. As lawmakers and policymakers tackle the complex and pressing mental health and substance use challenges impacting communities across the country, they are increasingly looking to Centerstone for valuable guidance and expertise to help shape thoughtful and effective solutions.

As we march into a new season within our organization, we have identified several goals that will help us continue leading the behavioral health profession on all fronts. The opportunities that lie before us are significant, but so is the commitment of our team members, our patients, our donors, and our community partners. I’m certain the best is yet to be!

Over this past year, Centerstone continued to host sitting members of U.S. Congress and their staff as well as federal agency leaders at our facilities, allowing us to show firsthand how we are delivering care that changes people’s lives. In fact, one of these tours was so impactful that a member of Congress referenced Centerstone during a speech on the U.S. House floor. We also hosted three Centerstone Hill Days in Washington D.C., where our Centerstone leaders met in-person with their elected officials and staff to educate them about our services, our policy and funding priorities, as well as hear their concerns.

Finally, Centerstone’s Council of National Policy Advisors, a committee comprised of board members and community stakeholders, continues to engage in advocacy on our behalf. Through our cumulative national policy and advocacy efforts, we continue to position Centerstone as a trusted subject matter expert and resource for both lawmakers and federal agencies.

We continue to extend our reach to support military families through our collaboration with First Responders Children’s Foundation, providing free mental health sessions for children of Tennessee first responders, and with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, supporting military and first responder families with our evidence-based services in their critical time of need.

And the way we champion our military community has not gone unnoticed. We are honored to be recognized by Military Times magazine with a 2023 Military Times Best for Vets Designation, ranking Centerstone among the country’s best organizations that support military employees.

During the past year, Centerstone’s Military Services served 6,879 active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families. We invite you to visit our website and learn more about the ways Centerstone is serving those who have so bravely served our country.