EOSIS

Programs it has run

4 on record, open ones first.

• Discover Seven Stars Syracuse, Utah | 2015-present | Open
• Elevations RTC Syracuse, Utah | 2014-present | Open
• Solstice West Layton, Utah | 2008-present | Open
• Viewpoint Center Syracuse, Utah | 2014-present | Open

Ownership

Owned by

• Renovus Capital Partners

News coverage

• Essential reporting

  The Associated Press found adopted children sent to for-profit treatment programs, where many were restrained, abused or neglected.

  Adopted and Locked Away: Kids promised ‘forever homes’ instead confined in for-profit institutions The Associated Press | Jan 17, 2026 | expose About one of its programs

  The article investigates the 'troubled teen industry', a network of for-profit residential treatment centers, wilderness programs, and boarding schools, and its impact on adopted children. Many adopted children are sent to these facilities, where they often experience physical restraint, abuse, and neglect. The industry is largely unregulated, and facilities often prioritize profits over the well-being of the children in their care.

• EOSIS Expands National Footprint Through Acquisition of Five Utah Behavioral Health Programs EOSIS | Jun 23, 2026 | corporate

  EOSIS announced the acquisition of five Utah-based behavioral health programs from Family Help & Wellness. The programs will operate under the EOSIS Utah brand while retaining their individual names, and the company indicated plans to maintain continuity of care and invest in program quality.

• AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities AP News | Apr 28, 2026 | expose About one of its programs

  This Associated Press investigation uncovers a "shadow orphanage system" where adopted children are disproportionately placed in for-profit residential treatment facilities. These institutions often market themselves to families by misusing the diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder to justify expensive and unregulated "tough-love" programs. Rather than finding support, many children experience systemic abuse, isolation, and neglect in environments focused on profit margins. The report emphasizes that these institutional settings often cause more harm than healing, failing the vulnerable children they were meant to protect.

• Investigation Details State Inspection History and Concerns at Hallmark Youthcare PRNewswire | Feb 17, 2025 | corporate

  Meridian Behavioral Health announced a corporate name change to EOSIS, citing a new strategic direction and leadership. The press release describes the rebranding as a shift toward innovative, evidence‑based behavioral health services.

• SUD Treatment Provider Meridian Behavioral Health Acquires 20th Facility, Plans Future Growth Behavioral Health Business | Jan 29, 2025 | corporate

  Substance use disorder treatment provider Meridian Behavioral Health has acquired Gateway Recovery Center, adding medical detoxification services to its continuum of care. The acquisition expands Meridian's operations in Minnesota, where the organization operates multiple inpatient and outpatient facilities primarily serving Medicaid beneficiaries.

• Former students report injuries and isolation at Elevations RTC NBC News | Sep 2, 2024 | lawsuit About one of its programs

  Staff Mentioned: David Faust (Elevations RTC), Jennifer Wilde (Elevations RTC) Survivor stories from Chloe Gilliland, Stella Downey, Miranda Goodwill, Sabrina Jonas, Finn Pool Chloe Gilliland attended Elevations from July 2023 to June 2024 Elevations RTC is owned by Family Help & Wellness (FHW) Other FHW programs have been cited for regulatory violations Disability Law Center of Utah has received complaints about Elevations RTC Stella Downey attended Elevations from June 2020 to February 2021 Elevations RTC has been making more calls to the police as the years go on In 2023, there were 56 police calls. That number is expected to be higher for 2024. Elevations RTC is a NATSAP member Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) is a bipartisan bill that would make it easier for officials to communicate across state lines regarding child welfare SICAA would also “create the first national database of restraints and seclusion in youth treatment centers” Sabrina Jonas’ mother reported Sabrina’s abuse to her local school district, who is no longer doing business with Elevations California Department of Education investigated Elevations in 2023 The investigation concluded that Elevations failed to handle allegations of sexual abuse properly 28 school districts in 7 states have paid to send students to Elevations FHW bought Island View in 2014 and turned it into Elevations A survivor sued Elevations in 2018 for permanent injuries resulting from abuse The 2018 lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount Elevation’s maximum capacity is 90 students Tuition at Elevations is over $500/daily David Faust, an Elevations RTC therapist, plead guilty in 2023 for failure to report Finn Pool’s child abuse “From May 2023 to May 2024, Elevations reported at least 105 incidents of self-harm and 138 uses of physical restraints, according to state records.” “In Idaho, North Carolina and Utah, where the Family Help & Wellness youth programs are based, officials said they do not take violations at affiliated facilities in other states into account when evaluating programs. Only the child welfare agency in New Mexico, where one treatment center is, said it is currently looking into that program’s association with Family Help & Wellness, though its actions are limited to the facilities in its state.” “Katie England, a spokesperson for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees facilities like Elevations, said that it ‘does not have the statutory authority to use facility violations or adverse incidents in other states when making Utah-specific licensing decisions.’”

• Red River Behavioral Health to close Grand Forks Herald | Jul 16, 2020 | closure

  Red River Behavioral Health, a 70-bed psychiatric hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is filing for bankruptcy and preparing to close. Representatives for its parent company, Meridian Behavioral Health, cited impacts from the coronavirus outbreak as a factor in the facility's closure.

• Meridian Behavioral Health Acquires New Beginnings Minnesota PR Newswire | Oct 25, 2017 | corporate

  Meridian Behavioral Health announced the acquisition of New Beginnings Minnesota, an inpatient and outpatient substance abuse care provider located in Waverly, Minnesota. This transaction represents Meridian's third acquisition in 2017, establishing the network as a major provider of behavioral health services in the state.

• Meridian Behavioral Health Files for Ch. 11 Twin Cities Business | Mar 17, 2011 | corporate

  Meridian Behavioral Health, a behavioral health care company operating facilities in Minnesota, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a defensive measure due to a joint loan default notice involving its sister company, MK Network, LLC. Company representatives stated that the filing was intended to maintain ongoing operations and restructure financing separately from its sister company.

Lawsuits

• Richardson v. Elevations RTC 2024 | In progress | Utah Second District Court

  Finn Richardson sued Elevations RTC in Utah's Second District Court; filed 01/14/2024 and awaiting a trial date. A prelitigation panel hearing was held 08/05/2024. Salt Lake Tribune coverage framed the allegations as trauma presented as treatment.

• Doe v. Excellus Health Plan, Inc. 2023 | Unknown | Supreme Court, Monroe County | E2019007017

  Outcome: Apr 2023: summary judgment denied on the breach-of-contract claim; claim for interest dismissed.

  Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against their health insurance plan administrator, alleging breach of contract for wrongfully denying coverage and payment for their teenage son's stays at two residential treatment centers. The defendant argued that the treatment was not medically necessary and that external review determinations were binding. The court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss the breach of contract claim regarding the first facility, finding that external review determinations do not bar court action.

• In re Red River Behavioral Health System LLC (Chapter 7) 2020 | Closed | United States Bankruptcy Court, D. North Dakota | 20-30555

  Outcome: The Chapter 7 bankruptcy case has been terminated.

  Red River Behavioral Health System, LLC filed a Chapter 7 voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota. The court proceedings involved administrative matters such as the appointment of trustees, the evaluation of the necessity for a healthcare ombudsman, and subsequent examinations and appearances by creditors and interested parties.

• United States ex rel. v. Meridian Behavioral Health 2017 | Dismissed | District Court, D. Minnesota | 0:17-cv-01806

  Outcome: The case was dismissed. On October 5, 2022, an Order Dismissing Case was entered, followed by a Judgment on October 7, 2022.

  A civil action was filed in the District of Minnesota involving the United States of America and Meridian Behavioral Health. The case docket includes proceedings regarding the unsealing of the case, an order dismissing the case, and a final judgment entered in October 2022.

• Memorandum - Elevations RTC (case no. 2:2014cv00866) 2015 | Dismissed | United States District Court for the District of Utah Central Division | 2:14cv866

  Outcome: The court granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice, closing the case.

  Plaintiffs, who purchased several residential treatment programs and therapeutic boarding schools from Sellers, filed a lawsuit alleging that Defendants wrongfully withheld misdirected payments and accounts receivable collected after the asset purchase. Defendants counterclaimed for breach of contract, arguing that Plaintiffs committed material breaches first, thereby excusing Defendants from performance. The court determined that Plaintiffs demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on their breach of contract and conversion claims and met the requirements for a prejudgment writ of replevin.

• Court opinion - Elevations RTC (case no. 1:2014cv00007) 2015 | Unknown | United States District Court for the District of Utah | 1:2014cv00007

  Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on behalf of their minor daughter alleging that media figures and corporate entities fraudulently induced them to send their daughter to a residential treatment program through misleading representations. The minor was subsequently referred to Island View Academy, where she allegedly experienced physical and psychological harm. Plaintiffs asserted claims including fraud, conspiracy, and negligent representation against various corporate and media defendants. The court denied the plaintiffs' motions for leave to amend their complaint, finding that the proposed amendments failed to state viable legal claims.

• Court opinion - Elevations RTC 2015 | Dismissed | United States District Court for the District of Utah Northern Division | 1:14-CV-007-TC

  Outcome: Motion to amend the complaint is denied, and all claims against Bain Capital and the Dr. Phil Defendants are dismissed with prejudice.

  The United States District Court for the District of Utah considered whether plaintiffs Terri and David Myers could file an amended complaint against Dr. Phil Organization, Bain Capital, CRC Health Group, Aspen Education Group, Island View Academy, Ryan Morten, and unnamed defendants. The plaintiffs alleged fraud, conspiracy, and negligent representation related to their minor daughter’s treatment at Island View Academy. The court reviewed the pleading deficiencies identified in a prior dismissal and evaluated whether the proposed amendments would satisfy federal pleading standards. This order addresses the court’s decision on leave to amend and the sufficiency of the plaintiffs’ claims. No settlement or final judgment is indicated in this document.

• Court record - Elevations RTC (case no. 1:2014cv00007) 2015 | Closed | United States District Court for the District of Utah Northern Division | 1:14-CV-007-TC

  Outcome: The court denied the plaintiffs' motions to amend or correct their complaint, and the case was terminated.

  Plaintiffs filed an action on behalf of their minor daughter alleging that media defendants and affiliated corporate entities fraudulently induced them to send the minor to a residential treatment program. The complaint alleges that the facility operated under false pretenses as a therapeutic center while subjecting youth to restrictive conditions. Plaintiffs assert claims of fraud, conspiracy, and negligent representation against various parent companies and media entities associated with the referral and operation of the facility. The court evaluated whether the plaintiffs' proposed amended complaints cured prior pleading deficiencies under federal rules.

• Court opinion - Elevations RTC (case no. 1:2014cv00015) 2014 | Unknown | United States District Court for the District of Utah, Northern Division | 1:2014cv00015

  A former minor resident filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and breach of fiduciary duties by Island View Academy and Provo Canyon School regarding treatment received for emotional and psychological issues during his placements. The defendants moved for summary judgment, arguing that the claims were barred by the applicable two-year statute of limitations for health care providers under Utah law. The court granted the defendants' motions because the action was filed four years after the plaintiff reached the age of majority.

• Court opinion - Elevations RTC, 2008 2008 | Unknown | United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | 08-1287

  Plaintiffs filed an ERISA lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of in-patient care furnished by Island View Residential Treatment Center to a teenage patient. The defendant health insurance provider denied reimbursement for portions of the stay, determining that the medical needs could be met by less intensive care. Multiple independent reviews upheld the denial of benefits. The court ultimately held for the defendant based on a contractual provision barring legal action after two years.

• Rowenna Clark v. Solstice RTC, LLC dba Solstice Residential Treatment Center Filed | Second Judicial District Court, Davis County, Farmington Department, State of Utah

  Rowenna Clark sued Solstice RTC, LLC, which runs Solstice Residential Treatment Center in Layton, Utah, in Utah state court in Davis County; the complaint is signed January 27, 2017. She alleges that in late August 2014, shortly after she turned 18 at Solstice, she became acutely ill for several days and staff refused her repeated requests to go to the hospital, dismissed her low blood pressure as an equipment error, and relied on a nurse who was mostly off site. She alleges she was finally taken to Davis Hospital with septic shock and kidney failure, was placed on life support in an induced coma for about eleven days, and has lasting health problems. The complaint states a DOPL prelitigation panel issued its certificate of compliance on December 2, 2016. The document shows only the complaint; no case number is filled in.

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