Homewood Health Inc. Acquires Organizational Health Inc. and Organizational Health (Ontario) Inc.

TORONTO, June 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Homewood Health Inc. today announced the acquisition of Organizational Health Inc. and Organizational Health (Ontario) Inc. (OHI), providers of disability management services, employee and family assistance programs, substance management services and a growing suite of organizational wellness services. OHI is headquartered in Edmonton and has offices in Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area.

"This acquisition will create an enhanced service experience in key markets for our customers and partners through an expanded suite of services that span the full mental health and addictions service continuum," said Jagoda Pike, President and CEO of Homewood Health.

"The coming together of two organizations with a common vision and values and complementary services will result in an unmatched range and quality of organizational health services," said Bob MacArthur, President and CEO of OHI. "The integration process will be extremely smooth because of our similar best practices and the commitment both companies have in providing all customers with the highest level of quality services."

Marg Bellman, Executive Vice-President, Return to Work Services for Homewood Health, will lead the new integrated Homewood Health Return to Work team. Bob MacArthur will assume a senior consultancy role to ensure a seamless integration as the organizations combine their talent and products to advance the customer experience.

"Linking together a wider and deeper continuum of service offerings, delivered in more locations, benefits our customers and our team. This is a very exciting growth opportunity for Homewood Health and we welcome all OHI customers, partners and employees to the Homewood family," concluded Pike.

About Homewood Health

Homewood Health is the Canadian leader in mental health and addiction services. With over 130 years of experience, we achieve outstanding outcomes every day through our national network of nearly 4,000 employees and clinical experts, and through the Homewood Health Centre - one of Canada's largest and leading facilities for medical treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our complete suite of services includes organizational wellness, employee and family assistance programs, assessments, outpatient and inpatient treatment, recovery management, return to work and family support services, customized to meet the specialized needs of individuals and organizations. Homewood Health is redefining mental health and addiction services to help Canadians live healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives.

SOURCE: Homewood Health Centre

Ric Ament
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Homewood Health
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