More than one year of negotiation has culminated in the merger of Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and Lee Mental Health, forming the largest mental health and substance abuse treatment agency in Southwest Florida.The merger combines the resources of the two non-profit agencies, effective July 1, under the new name of “SalusCare, Inc.,” drawing on the Latin roots of “Salus,” (pronounced “Sail-us”) meaning health, prosperity and safety, which reflects the focus of the new organization.
SalusCare, Inc., will be led by CEO Kevin B. Lewis with Lee Mental Health Center President and CEO David Winters serving as Chief Administrative Officer. Other members of the management team are Dr. Don Baracskay, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Susan Nobles as Chief Financial Officer, and Tim Parham as Chief Information Officer.
