Breaking Down Barriers: Ridge RTC and Harvard Pilgrim Partner to Expand Teen Mental Health Access in New England

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For families across New England, finding high-quality, affordable residential mental health care for teens has too often been out of reach. That changes with a new partnership between Ridge RTC, Altior Healthcare's flagship New Hampshire campus, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company.

Through this in-network agreement, families insured by Harvard Pilgrim can now access Ridge RTC's evidence-based residential programs for adolescents ages 12–20—programs designed to treat complex mental health challenges in a safe, supportive setting.

"This agreement represents more than a new contract—it's an answer to a pressing need," said Kenneth Kosza, CEO of Altior Healthcare. "Families shouldn't have to choose between the right care and financial stability. By working with Harvard Pilgrim, we're ensuring that more teens get timely access to care they deserve."

The demand for adolescent behavioral health services has surged in recent years, with New Hampshire and surrounding states experiencing significant gaps in accessible care. Ridge RTC helps fill that gap by offering individualized treatment plans, family therapy, and a structured therapeutic community that promotes lasting recovery.