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ARCAs History

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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
ARCA opens a Welcome Center offering on-demand treatment, minimal wait times, and a full interdisciplinary team.
2020

  • March-August: 8,700 telehealth visits completed; LSW, MD, and CPS deployed to the community.

  • COVID-19 Response: Frontline staff continue MAT assessments; contingency protocols implemented.

  • Innovation: ARCA scales online inductions and shares regional telehealth protocols.

2019
Training partnership formed with Saint Louis University (SLU).
2018

  • Direct admission via SOR program begins.

  • ARCA collaborates with SLU, hiring Dr. Fred Rottnek.

2017
Partners with the Department of Mental Health to expand telehealth access.
2016
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2015
Initiated exploration of national growth strategy.
2014

  • EMR and billing system are integrated.

  • New satellite outpatient clinic opens in Farmington, MO.

2013
Kaizan Properties: Two sober-living houses for men open in St. Louis.
2012
Begins process to open MIRA, a 25-bed inpatient treatment center.
2010
Launches state-certified detox program for state-funded patients; earns highest CSTAR certification.
2009

  • Opens 2nd outpatient clinic (4,500 sq. ft.)

  • Consults with Alkermes to launch Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone).

2003

  • Expands clinic by 4,000 sq. ft.

  • Collaborates with Mallinckrodt, Reckitt Benckiser, and ATTC.

2001
ARCA opens in a 1,200 sq. ft. office as an outpatient treatment center.
2000
Mr. Menzies retires from DuPont Pharmaceuticals after 18 years to start ARCA.

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