CARELON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
CERRITOS, CA

CARELON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC., originally known as ValueOptions of California and later as Beacon Health Options of California, is a subsidiary of Beacon Health Options (Beacon). It has been committed to serving its members since 1991. The company was founded following its licensure as a Knox-Keene plan in December 1990 under the name American PsychManagement of California, Inc., but is now known for operating within a diverse healthcare environment encompassing behavioral health and employee assistance programs. The organization's mission emphasizes helping individuals realize their fullest potential by focusing on enhancing health across behavioral, physical, and social dimensions. This mission is realized through tailored recovery-focused programs and strong partnerships with clients and providers. CARELON upholds values of honesty, ethical action, innovation, and original thinking, ensuring all interactions are guided by character and confidence built on integrity. Located in Cerritos, CA, with a mailing address at 12898 Towne Center Drive, the company has extended its presence through various contact numbers. CARELON's operations include offering behavioral health care service plans and employee assistance programs to large employers and healthcare plans statewide. It stands as part of the nation's largest privately held Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization (MBHO) following the merger between ValueOptions Inc. and Beacon Health Strategies in 2014, headquartered under its parent organization, Beacon Health Options. The company was officially incorporated on July 5, 2016, with Florida-registered status as a For-Profit Corporation under the filing number F16000003000. The recent change from Beacon Health Options to CARELON as of May 22, 2023, reflects its continued evolution while maintaining its core mission and values. Key individuals associated with the company include Natalie M Leino as Assistant, Kristen L Slater as Vice President, and Rebecca L Marshall as Director.