ViaQuest Acquires Insights of Indianapolis, IN

DUBLIN, OHIO, August 1, 2022 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of Insights, effective August 1, 2022. Insights employs 400 staff that provide residential, behavioral, and music therapy support and outpatient mental health services—totaling the support of more than 1200 people throughout Indiana. Insights will operate as ViaQuest Community Solutions dba Insights under the leadership of Kelly Hartman, President & CEO of Insights since it was established in 1996.

“We are honored to carry on the legacy that Kelly Hartman has built over many years, supporting many people throughout the State of Indiana. As she continues with us as the Vice President of Community Solutions, we will be the Provider of Choice in Indiana. ViaQuest has offered hospice services in Indiana since 2014, and I am happy to expand our presence in Indiana through the partnership with Insights to be a great community solution and employer throughout the state,” said Rich Johnson, President of ViaQuest.

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services divisions. ViaQuest has three hospice branches in Indiana – Muncie, Lafayette, and Linton.

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition, we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, case managers and other members of their person-centered planning team, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join the ViaQuest family. I never dreamt we could find a company with such a rich culture of supporting people who also cares for our workforce in a way that matches so nicely with Insights. ViaQuest feels like home in so many ways. I am excited about the opportunity to change more lives in Indiana through this collaboration,” said Hartman.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children, and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 2,500 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About Insights

In a service delivery system that pushes decisions to the point of service delivery whenever possible, Insights fosters a unique, person-centered culture that empowers people to live their best life. For years, Insights has been known for their innovation and vision to change lives. With more than 40 Behavioral Consultants, 20+ Music Therapists, and a team that supports more than 200 people in residential supports, Insights has been a premier choice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in CIH and FSW Waiver programs in Indiana. Insights is also the home to an outpatient mental health clinic supporting the community through counseling and employee assistance programs. With a focus on capabilities, not disabilities, Insights provides HCBS Waiver support in more than 50 counties across Indiana, touching the lives of more than 1200 people and 400 employees. For more information, call 317-396-0683 or visit www.insightsonline.net.

ViaQuest Acquires Branches of Midwest Health Services

DUBLIN, OHIO, September 27, 2021 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of Midwest Health Services and Midwest Innovations in certain counties and locations, including residential services in Summit, Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Guernsey and Ross counties, as well as day program services in Knox and Licking counties.

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services divisions.

“Expanding our services is an honor that is personal for me. After finishing my service in the United States Air Force, I entered this incredible field where I was introduced to Joe Knetzer over 25 years ago,” said Rich Johnson, President and CEO of ViaQuest.  “Joe, along with his wife Kristine, have dedicated their professional lives to serving others and I am honored to continue the services they started as part of the ViaQuest family.”

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with developmental disabilities and have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, county board case managers, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 1,900 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About Midwest Health Services The Midwest Family is committed to supporting people to lead the life they choose. Our mission is to create meaningful life experiences for each person in a manner that encourages enriching choices and independence to the greatest degree. We accomplish this mission by creating a family-oriented environment that supports the hopes and dreams of those we support. For more information call (330) 832-9582 or visit midwestfamilyofcompanies.com.

ViaQuest Acquires New Leaf Residential Services

DUBLIN, OHIO, December 13, 2021 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of New Leaf Residential Services in Mahoning, Trumbull, Stark, Summit, Portage, and Cuyahoga counties. ViaQuest is continuing employment with the local management and Direct Support Professionals teams to ensure the delivery of quality services.

“Expanding our services is an honor that is personal for me. I entered this incredible field in 1991, where I had the privilege of watching Mike Mathews and Abbey Summers dedicate their lives to so many people in need through New Leaf,” said Rich Johnson, President and CEO of ViaQuest.  “I am honored that ViaQuest is able to continue the services they started.”

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services.

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with developmental disabilities and have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, county board case managers, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 2,200 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About New Leaf Residential Services New Leaf was founded in Youngstown, Ohio in 2004 by Michael Mathews and Abbey Summers. From its inception, New Leaf has maintained that the best life is one that allows for community inclusion and self-determination no matter the obstacles to get there. These guiding principles have allowed a once small company to grow and expand throughout North East Ohio, while keeping our core values and commitment to quality

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