New Braunfels, Texas — June 2025 — Athra, a national leader in behavioral health solutions, is proud to announce its newest partnership with New Braunfels ER & Hospital, a premier Nutex Health, Inc. facility. Together, the organizations have launched a fully integrated behavioral health model, providing 24/7 psychiatric and substance use support directly within emergency and inpatient care settings.
This collaboration is part of Athra’s larger mission to deliver real-time mental health care in medically supported environments—ensuring patients experiencing crises such as severe anxiety, suicidal ideation, withdrawal symptoms, or medication-related complications receive compassionate care without unnecessary delays or transfers.
“We’ve built our care model to seamlessly support hospitals, physicians, and patients when behavioral health needs intersect with medical urgency,” said Dr. Jason Miller, Chief Clinical Officer and Managing Partner of Athra. “At New Braunfels ER & Hospital, we’re honored to integrate with a team that shares our vision of whole-person care.”
Athra’s provider team—comprised of board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health professionals—now delivers psychiatric consultations, medication management, and crisis stabilization as an extension of the hospital’s services. This partnership helps bridge critical care gaps not only for patients but also for referring professionals across Central Texas.
“Mental health crises don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule,” added Tera Rudloff, Vice President of Operations at Athra. “Our partnership ensures there’s no wrong door—patients can receive immediate psychiatric support whether they walk in with chest pain or panic attacks.”
The integration also offers support to surrounding psychiatric hospitals, primary care providers, schools, senior living communities, and addiction treatment programs—creating a true continuum of care that supports both physical and emotional health.
“We work alongside clinicians, not in place of them,” said Andrew Hardin, Athra’s CEO and Managing Partner. “Our team plugs into existing workflows and offers meaningful relief—not just for patients, but for overwhelmed providers seeking timely psychiatric evaluations and placement support.”
This initiative at New Braunfels ER & Hospital is part of Athra’s expanding footprint across Texas and beyond, with more partnerships planned in the coming months to extend behavioral health access in under-resourced settings.
About Athra
Athra is a veteran-owned behavioral health organization providing psychiatric and mental health services to hospitals, long-term care centers, senior living communities, and government programs across the U.S. Known for its responsive, tech-enabled, and people-first care models, Athra supports real-time behavioral health needs through in-person and telehealth providers. Learn more at www.AthraSystems.com.
About New Braunfels ER & Hospital
Physician-owned and operated, New Braunfels ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. New Braunfels ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at New Braunfels ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 3221 Commercial Cir in New Braunfels, Texas.
New Braunfels ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates over 20 healthcare facilities in 11 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The population health management division provides management, administrative, and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
Media Contact:
Tera Rudloff, MBA, MPA, CDS, CLSSBB
Vice President of Operations
