Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Integrated Medical & Behavioral Care for Complex Conditions
Nexus Health Systems has been pioneering integrated medical, behavioral, and psychiatric care for medically complex patients since 1992. Founded in Texas, our mission is to return patients to productive and meaningful lives through a neurospecialty continuum of care that addresses physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges. With decades of experience treating individuals with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other complex conditions, we offer nationally recognized programs across multiple specialized facilities. Our interdisciplinary teams combine medical expertise, rehabilitative therapies, and mental health support to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.We distinguish ourselves by providing 24/7 medical management in structured environments that promote healing, skill development, and community reintegration. Our family-centered approach includes caregiver training and education to ensure continuity of care beyond discharge. Through continuous innovation and expansion, we maintain our commitment to mending minds while addressing the growing demand for comprehensive care solutions across the United States.
Services
Harbor Program
Rise Program
New Directions Program
Jump Start Program
True North Hospital Care
True North Residential Treatment
Life Care Program
Neurorecovery Services
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Behavioral Health Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years pioneering neurobehavioral rehabilitation programs
- 24/7 medical management for complex psychiatric and medical needs
- Specialized programs for rare conditions like Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Family-centered care with caregiver training components
- Nationwide network of specialized treatment facilities
What people say
Changed my life
Improved mobility
Saved our daughter
Compassionate staff
Effective treatment plans
Services
Harbor Program
Specialized medical management for patients with life-altering conditions requiring ventilator support, wound care, and rehabilitation. Our interdisciplinary team coordinates pulmonary treatment, nutritional oversight, and therapeutic interventions to stabilize complex cases. This program supports technology-dependent patients while preparing families for post-discharge care through comprehensive caregiver education initiatives.
Jump Start Program
Inpatient treatment for Prader-Willi Syndrome and other weight-related disorders combining behavioral therapy with structured physical and nutritional programs. Our evidence-based approach integrates medication management, calorie-controlled diets, and specialized therapies to achieve sustainable weight loss while addressing associated behavioral challenges through individualized treatment plans.
True North Program
Residential treatment for adolescent females with severe behavioral and psychiatric conditions requiring 24/7 medical supervision. This trauma-informed program combines psychiatric care with therapeutic education and skills development in a structured environment designed to promote emotional regulation and behavioral improvement through evidence-based interventions.
New Directions Program
Specialized inpatient care for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders featuring ABA-informed programming and comprehensive therapeutic services. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates occupational, physical, and speech therapies with behavioral interventions to improve communication, daily living skills, and social functioning for long-term community integration.
Neurorecovery Services
Comprehensive rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuries combining medical stability with cognitive and physical therapies. Our continuum of care progresses from acute treatment through residential support, focusing on restoring functional independence while addressing complex behavioral and neurological challenges through individualized recovery plans.
People
John W. Cassidy
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years in neurobehavioral rehabilitation, founder of Nexus Health Systems in 1992. Previously led neuropsychiatry programs at Harvard and McLean Hospital, developing specialized treatment models for traumatic brain injuries.
Erin Cassidy
President
President with 15+ years at Nexus, holding nursing and MBA degrees from University of Sydney and Rice University. Oversees organizational strategy and operations, bringing healthcare management expertise from international medical practice leadership roles.
Jason James
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Child and adolescent psychiatrist with expertise in complex medical-psychiatric cases. Leads program development for Nexus, combining clinical and academic experience from UTHealth and Baylor College of Medicine appointments.
Ann De la Rosa
Vice President of Professional Relationships
26-year nursing professional with rehabilitation certification, managing national outreach and complex case solutions. Coordinates insurance, military, and workers' compensation partnerships while supporting clinical teams across Nexus facilities.
Christa Brantley
CEO, Nexus Neurorecovery Center San Antonio
Compassionate leader with psychology degrees from University of Texas, specializing in behavioral health recovery programs. Directs San Antonio operations focusing on innovative treatment approaches for adolescent females with complex behavioral challenges.
Questions
What makes Nexus different from other medical rehabilitation providers?
Nexus uniquely integrates 24/7 medical management with psychiatric care and rehabilitative therapies under one roof, specifically designed for patients with co-occurring complex medical and behavioral health needs.
What conditions does Nexus specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome, complex psychiatric conditions, and other medically challenging diagnoses requiring integrated care.
Do you accept patients from outside Texas?
Yes, while headquartered in Texas, Nexus serves patients from across the United States through our network of specialized treatment facilities in multiple states.
What family support services are available?
We provide caregiver training using evidence-based models, family therapy sessions, and education programs to help families continue care after patient discharge.
How are treatment plans developed?
Individualized treatment plans are created by interdisciplinary teams based on comprehensive assessments, incorporating medical, therapeutic, and behavioral interventions tailored to each patient's specific needs.
