problem

Care delivery for substance use disorder is broken.

$293 billion

Cost of Substance Use Disorder to US Healthcare 1

The reasons

Lack of standardization

Less than 4 of 23M people with SUD receive any care, with a fraction of those receiving evidence-based care despite that coordinated care, medication assisted treatment (MAT), peer recovery coaching and social determinants all correlate to better outcomes.

Fragmented provider landscape

The provider landscape consists of hospitals, primary care, outpatient, inpatient, specialty behavioral health clinics, social service agencies, and housing providers – all of which are disconnected from one another and maintain competing priorities.

Isolated episodic focus

The current treatment system is designed to deliver urgent, one-time interventions and fails to promote wholistic, long-term recovery that includes ongoing coach support, provider coordination , access to community resources, and personalized care planning.

Program

Halcyon is integrated care that starts at a vital moment.

2.7 million

Visits to ED for substance use in 2011 2

How it works

ED admission alert

When a patient is admitted to the ED and is suspected of having SUD, we send an automated EMR alert.

ED assessment

The patient is assessed for SUD and is linked to a member of our care team for onboarding. If necessary, MAT is initiated.

Plan development

In-person or remotely, we work with the patient to understand biopsychosocial needs to develop a post-discharge plan.

Coach assignment

A peer recovery coach is assigned to the patient to work with them in following their care plan and addressing obstacles.

Treatment coordination

With consent, our care coordinator will refer the patient into outpatient care with vetted network providers.

Post-discharge management

We will collaborate with providers and engage the patient to assist in addressing their needs as they build recovery capital.

A personalized pocket care plan.

Mental health

Addressing any underlying mental health issues and concerns

Overall Well-Being

Addressing all aspects of well-being on an individual level

Physical health

Assessing any chronic conditions and developing a plan for healthier living

Social Connection

Identifying & fostering interpersonal relationships

Coping skills

Identifying underlying triggers and developing healthy coping skills

Recovery

Addressing roadblocks to recovery like personal & familial relationships

outcomes

A comprehensive program with tangible results.

2.2x higher

Current risk of hospitalization for SUD patients 3

Estimated plan benefits

Cost reduction for emergency and other medical services

Better member experience and higher satisfaction

Cost reduction for behavioral health services

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about

A team deeply experienced in healthcare & technology.

Team

Andrew Bryk, MPH

Co-founder

Prior to Halcyon Health, Andrew was an early product manager at Quartet Health. He holds an MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

James Cardamone

Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Prior to Halcyon, James in Enterprise Sales at Splash. He struggled with addiction and anxiety most of his life and is now dedicated to using his experience and training to help others. He is also working on his MSW.

Matt DeMasi

Director of Care Delivery

Prior to Halcyon Health, Matt was the Program Lead for Substance Use Initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University.‍

Kalyn Krivacek

Visual Designer

Prior to Halcyon Health, Kalyn spent over 8 years designing for small businesses and non-profits as a freelance and agency designer. She’s dedicated to using her background in design and psychology in order to help others and bring meaningful impact to the health industry.

Josh Nussbaum

Co-founder and CEO

Prior to Halcyon Health, Josh spent over 7 years as an seed stage VC, most recently as a General Partner at Compound. He sat on the boards of Zipdrug and Boost Biomes and currently sits on the BOD of Betterview.

Chris Stokes, CADC-I

Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Prior to Halcyon Health, Chris spent over 3 years as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist at RHA Health Services in North Carolina. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor as well as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of North Carolina.

Ryan Weald

Head of Engineering

Prior to Halcyon, Ryan spent 6 years building digital mental health products at Lantern and Omada Health. He also cofounded All Mental Health, a technology focused nonprofit.‍

Emily Yancey

Partnerships Lead

Prior to Halcyon Health, Emily worked to address the SDoH while helping to grow a virtual care delivery platform at Cityblock. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.