By: Maria Williams
In 2020, Noah Nordheimer founded All Points North (APN), marking a significant milestone in his pursuit to redefine behavioral healthcare. Since its first lodge in Edwards, Colorado, the organization has expanded its impact globally, offering a kaleidoscope of in-person and online solutions for mental health, addiction, and more. Recently, APN was recognized for its dedication to inspiring holistic health through aligning care for the mind, body, and soul, finding its way to ACORN Collaboration’s 5% outcomes list.
At the heart of ACORN is collaboration – a joint effort of mental health and substance abuse treatment specialists who analyze the effectiveness of diverse solutions through thorough self-reported data. By measuring clinical symptoms, levels of social conflict/isolation, substance use/abuse, and self-harming thoughts, ACORN provides patients and medical institutions with all-encompassing data—collected from up to four thousand healthcare providers and more than three million patients—that fuels innovation and empowers people to make informed healthcare decisions. For APN, being in ACORN’s 5% outcomes is more than an award; it’s a testament to the organization’s one-of-a-kind approach that truly addresses healthcare needs from the inside out.
With a vibrant suite of solutions that meet patients exactly where they are, APN’s results demonstrate a notable improvement in patient condition, surpassing the industry average. Central to APN’s success is the center’s comprehensive programs, curated by research and statistics experts, that ignite hope, healing, and belonging.
With aspirations to become the world’s center for a new era of behavioral health, APN offers more than individual services; it curates and provides a wide continuum of care that targets all stages of the healing process. From its first step – the intensive assessment – the organization shatters the norm; unlike common reactive practices, APN identifies the underlying causes behind substance abuse, self-harm, or depression, ensuring deeply-seated traumas are addressed. Ultimately, this approach significantly minimizes the chances of relapse or treatment immunity.
APN’s core comprises Residential Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatients (IOP), and more, all included in the company’s Lodge Programs. The services are enriched with APN Connection, a telehealth platform to engage with clients, track outcomes, and deliver a hybrid model of care. Plus by APN is the organization’s cornerstone; here, harnessing the power of interventional psychiatry and neurotechnology, APN can effectively treat patients in short modalities, championing a personalized approach that leads to long-term results. To achieve this, Plus by APN utilizes various modalities including, Deep TMS, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB), Neurofeedback & qEEG, with the expansion of plant-based medicine in 2025. The offering is highlighted by APN’s fitness platform, which promotes holistic wellness and healthy habits.
The healthcare provider’s dedication to optimal solutions transcends its offering, bleeding into patient selectiveness. With its focus revolving around mental health and substance abuse, APN sources the premier experts for patients struggling with Eating Disorders and other challenges it doesn’t specialize in, ensuring all those grappling with this reality have the resources to find happiness, even if it’s not at APN’s hands. Moreover, the organization designs specific curricula for certain populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, athletes, and corporate leaders. This approach recognizes that certain groups struggle with unique stressors exclusive to them, replacing outdated cookie-cutter treatments with innovative solutions.
More than healthcare services, APN is passionate about eradicating mental health and addiction stigmas. With programs that extend beyond mere weeks spent at a retreat or primary treatment, the company cares for patients for long periods, ensuring they stay on the right path and are equipped with the tools to tackle post-rehab societal stigmas.
When Noah started building the platform more than eight years ago, he could have never predicted its immense evolution. With eyes set on the future and a vision to do things differently, he realized his efforts weren’t isolated, and there were groups of behavioral health researchers looking for a platform to merge with academia. Against the common research methods that are siloed, Noah gathered the brightest minds in the industry, created a think tank, and sparked a movement of tangible, much-needed change.
In an era of growing mental health awareness and a global focus on well-being, APN aligns with these efforts, reshaping behavioral healthcare with innovative, patient-centered approaches that prioritize comprehensive care. Positioned in ACORN’s 5%, the company stands at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, one where human-centrism meets research and innovation.
“No client has the same needs, and no treatment plan should ever be the same. Mental health is not a singular issue; it’s a complex realm that requires complex, interconnected solutions,” Noah reflects. “APN connects these dots, truly changing how the industry works. It’s all about long-term solutions, meeting patients where they are, and lifting people up whenever they fall.”
Published by: Khy Talara
