News & Events

Birch Tree Communities marked a major milestone this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a newly renovated branch complex in Izard County. The expansion significantly increases activity and office space for the organization’s Oxford program.

Birch Tree Communities has hired Stacy Owens as expressive arts director, effective Jan. 5. Owens leads the organization’s expressive arts programming, exhibitions and creative initiatives across its statewide network.

Birch Tree Communities celebrated the opening of its newly renovated program center on Highway 16 in Clinton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant expansion of therapeutic services for adults living with serious mental illness.

Birch Tree Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Connerly, MSN, RN, CNL, SCRN, as the organization’s new Registered Nurse Trainer. Jessica has been a valued member of the Clarksville team since joining Birch Tree Communities in August 2024 and brings with her an impressive range of clinical and leadership experience.

Dr. Brad Holloway, Chief Executive Officer of Birch Tree Communities, has been elected President of the Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health. His two-year term began on October 2, 2025.