Monday, June 28, 2010
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Windmoor Healthcare and Psychiatric Solutions Employee Elected to Banyan Tree Project Board

CLEARWATER, Fla. – (June 28, 2010) – Erik Gooden, community resource specialist at Windmoor Healthcare, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, was recently elected Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Banyan Tree Project in St. Petersburg, Fla.

During his time on the WIN Team (Windmoor Intervention Network) at Windmoor, Gooden has provided screenings in the community and helped individuals who suffer from mental health and substance abuse disorders secure treatment regardless of their financial status.

“I love working at Windmoor,” said Gooden. “Not only is it an excellent facility with great programs, but we pride ourselves in giving back to the community. I look forward to continuing to provide community service through my involvement on the board of the Banyan Tree Project.”

Dr. J. Carl Devine, executive director of the Banyan Tree Project, is excited about the opportunity to work with Gooden and appreciates his dedication to Windmoor and the community.

“I think Erik is a wonderful person who enjoys his work,” said Devine. “He is community-minded, and we are pleased to have him on our board of directors.”

Banyan Tree Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing, case management, substance abuse recovery, peer support groups, supportive housing, re-entry programs, disease prevention, employment coaching, life skills groups, recreation and social activities, transportation, information and referrals to veterans, homeless, substance abusers, ex-offenders and disenfranchised males.

About Windmoor Healthcare
Windmoor Healthcare is a fully accredited, 100-bed private behavioral healthcare facility. Windmoor specializes in the treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders for adults. The hospital is a Baker Act receiving facility. Programs include adult and geriatric detoxification, substance abuse and mental health treatment. As a community service, the hospital provides free face-to-face assessments and referral services by appointment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, please visit http://www.windmoormediapsi.com

About Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI)
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. offers an extensive continuum of behavioral health programs to critically ill children, adolescents and adults and is the largest operator of owned or leased freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities with more than 11,000 beds in 32 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PSI also manages freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities for government agencies and psychiatric inpatient units within medical/surgical hospitals owned by others. For more information, please visit www.psychiatricsolutionsmedia.com

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