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Marketing forBehavioral Health.

We don't serve every industry — we go deep on one. Every strategy is built on real behavioral health market knowledge, compliance expertise, and verified results across six core program types.

ResidentialDetoxPHPIOPSober LivingMental Health
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30-minute call — no pitch, just strategy tailored to your facility type.

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HIPAA-Aware
BH Specialists
No Contracts
24-Hour Response
Deep Expertise

Every Program Type Has
Unique Challenges.

We go deep on six behavioral health specialties. Scroll through each one to see the specific marketing challenges we solve and the strategies that drive real admissions growth.

Residential Treatment
01 / 06
+41%Census Growth
$310Cost/Admission
3.2×ROI
Residential Treatment

Residential Treatment

Full-service marketing for 30, 60 & 90-day programs. We fill your census with patients ready for long-term recovery.

Challenges

  • Long sales cycle — families research for weeks before calling
  • High cost-per-admission makes every lead precious
  • Competition from national chains with bigger budgets
  • Insurance verification adds friction to the intake process

Our Solutions

  • SEO-first content strategy targeting 'best residential treatment' and location-specific terms
  • Paid media campaigns optimized for qualified admissions, not just clicks
  • Landing pages with insurance verification and family resources
  • Retargeting sequences that nurture families through the decision window
Detox & PHP Programs
02 / 06
87Monthly Intakes
$280Avg. CPA
68%Answer Rate
Detox & PHP Programs

Detox & PHP Programs

Urgency-optimized campaigns for detox and partial hospitalization. Meet patients at their moment of need.

Challenges

  • Patients search in crisis — you have minutes, not days, to respond
  • High call volume but low admission rate from unqualified leads
  • Google restricts detox ads, requiring creative campaign structures
  • Bed availability changes daily, making inventory management critical

Our Solutions

  • 24/7 call tracking and rapid-response landing pages for crisis searches
  • Geo-fenced campaigns targeting emergency rooms and crisis centers
  • Local SEO dominance for 'detox near me' and 'PHP program' searches
  • Real-time bed availability integration with ad spend allocation
Outpatient & IOP
03 / 06
+198%Organic Traffic
Top 3Local Pack
$180Avg. CPA
Outpatient & IOP

Outpatient & IOP

Local and regional marketing for intensive outpatient programs. Own your market and convert searchers to intakes.

Challenges

  • Local competition is fierce — every IOP in your zip code is bidding on the same keywords
  • Patients often choose based on proximity and convenience
  • Lower revenue per patient means marketing must be highly efficient
  • Insurance networks vary widely, complicating targeting

Our Solutions

  • Hyper-local SEO with neighborhood-level landing pages and GBP optimization
  • Program-specific campaigns for evening IOP, weekend IOP, and virtual options
  • Insurance-focused ad copy and landing pages for in-network patients
  • Review generation systems that build local authority and trust
Sober Living Homes
04 / 06
96%Avg. Occupancy
+58%Inquiries YoY
42Partner Referrals/Mo
Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Homes

Consistent occupancy through digital visibility. Connect transitional housing programs with the right clients.

Challenges

  • Stigma around sober living makes families hesitant to search openly
  • High turnover means you need a constant pipeline of new residents
  • Competition from unregulated facilities damages category trust
  • Most leads come from treatment center referrals, not direct search

Our Solutions

  • SEO content that ranks for 'sober living near me' and 'transitional housing'
  • Partnership funnels with residential treatment centers for warm handoffs
  • Family-focused landing pages that address concerns about safety and structure
  • Social proof campaigns featuring resident success stories (anonymized)
Dual Diagnosis
05 / 06
$280Avg. CPA
+226%Lead Volume
74%Family Conversion
Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis

Nuanced, compliant campaigns for co-occurring disorders. Clinical credibility meets precision targeting.

Challenges

  • Complex clinical messaging requires deep understanding of both addiction and mental health
  • Families are overwhelmed and need education before they'll reach out
  • Higher treatment costs mean longer decision cycles and more objections
  • Regulatory scrutiny is highest for dual-diagnosis advertising

Our Solutions

  • Educational content funnels that build trust before asking for contact info
  • Clinical credibility signals — staff bios, accreditation badges, outcome data
  • Segmented campaigns for anxiety + addiction, depression + addiction, PTSD + addiction
  • Family-focused nurture sequences that address the 'is this the right place?' question
Mental Health Practices
06 / 06
161New Patients/Mo
+340%SEO Traffic
89%Insurance Match
Mental Health Practices

Mental Health Practices

Grow your patient pipeline with authority marketing. From group therapy practices to psychiatric clinics.

Challenges

  • Patients search for specific conditions, not general 'mental health' terms
  • Telehealth competition has exploded, expanding your competitive set nationally
  • Insurance verification is the #1 friction point in the intake process
  • Stigma still prevents many from seeking help — messaging must be empathetic

Our Solutions

  • Condition-specific SEO — depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, trauma — each with dedicated content
  • Telehealth-optimized campaigns that compete nationally while feeling local
  • Insurance-first landing pages with real-time verification and accepted plans
  • Empathetic ad copy and content that meets patients where they are emotionally

Don't see your specialty listed?

We work with all behavioral health program types. Let's talk about your specific market.

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Common Questions

Industry Questions,
Answered.

Everything you need to know about marketing for your specific behavioral health program type.

Yes — exclusively. We don't take on clients in e-commerce, real estate, SaaS, or any other industry. Every strategist, copywriter, and media buyer on our team specializes in behavioral health. This focus means we understand the compliance landscape, the patient journey, and the competitive dynamics of your market in a way generalist agencies simply can't.

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Strategy Call.

Tell us about your facility and we'll put together a tailored marketing strategy — free, no strings. Every recommendation is specific to your program type and market.

Industry-Specific Audit

We analyze your current digital presence through the lens of your specific program type and competitive landscape.

Competitive Gap Analysis

See exactly what your competitors are doing that you're not — and where they're vulnerable.

Market Opportunity Map

A clear picture of your local and regional search opportunity, with realistic projections.

90-Day Growth Roadmap

A prioritized action plan with projected outcomes, delivered within 5 business days.

HIPAA-Aware Strategy
BH Specialists Only
No Long Contracts
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Tell us about your facility and we'll put together a complete strategy — free, no strings.

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