Ridge RTC Expands Accessibility to Adolescent Mental Health Services through AETNA Partnership

RIDGE Adolescent Residential Treatment Center, based in Milton, NH, has announced an essential expansion of its healthcare network. Starting March 1, 2024, in New Hampshire, and April 15 in Maine, RIDGE RTC will offer in-network services through a partnership with AETNA. This agreement covers residential treatment for teenagers, impacting both male and female clients aged 12 to 18 across two campuses.

The partnership with AETNA highlights RIDGE RTC's commitment to providing personalized, comprehensive mental health care focused on treating adolescents with a variety of conditions. Their programs address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disturbances, and substance abuse. Rudy Novak, Vice President of Clinical Partnerships, emphasized that this collaboration would allow more families to access quality treatment, emphasizing the center’s mission to make premier mental health care readily available.

In addition to AETNA, RIDGE RTC maintains in-network relationships with other major health providers, including Optum and Magellan Health. This strategic expansion reflects RIDGE RTC’s dedication to enhancing mental health access and affordability for families navigating adolescent mental health challenges.