What BAMSI does

BAMSI (formerly Brockton Area Mental Health Services) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts. The organization delivers an integrated, four-division service portfolio — BAMSI Home (residential group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and medically complex conditions requiring 24-hour nursing); BAMSI Health (behavioral health, adult coordinated care, HIV/AIDS case management, and substance use disorder services through COPE Centers); BAMSI Kids (early intervention, youth coordinated care, WIC nutrition program, Parent Information Network, and therapeutic after-school programs); and BAMSI Community (adult clinical services, brain injury Clubhouse, day habilitation, senior center, employment services, recovery community, TCORE transgender services, and young adult access center). Services are delivered directly by employed multidisciplinary staff — clinicians, counselors, nurses, residential counselors, care coordinators, and peer specialists — across 16+ physical sites in 37 Massachusetts towns and cities.

BAMSI operates on a mission-driven, non-revenue-disclosing financial model funded primarily through Massachusetts state agency contracts (MassHealth via the MCCN ACO, Department of Mental Health, Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Department of Public Health) supplemented by federal WIC pass-through funding and individual/corporate donations processed via DonorPerfect. Eligibility rather than pricing governs access for most services. The organization is licensed by DPH, accredited by CARF for outpatient behavioral health, recognized by the Association for Behavioral Health, and serves more than 50,000 individuals annually. Technology footprint is limited to a human services delivery platform with telehealth for behavioral health appointments and standard nonprofit SaaS tooling.

A pending merger with fellow Massachusetts nonprofit Bridgewell, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, is expected to materially reshape scale, governance, and geographic reach. Leadership is headed by CEO Peter Evers, with VP-level oversight for Behavioral Health and Community Services (Lee Whittemore) and Development (Sarah Gonet).

Name

BAMSI

Legal name

BAMSI

Website

https://bamsi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BAMSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 in Brockton, Massachusetts, delivering behavioral health, developmental disability, brain injury, children's, senior, and recovery services to more than 50,000 individuals annually across 37 Massachusetts communities through government contracts and donations, and is scheduled to merge with Bridgewell on July 1, 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community-based human services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Human services nonprofit
• Behavioral health services
• Developmental disabilities support
• Community mental health
• Residential group homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Brockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: BAMSI operates as a nonprofit receiving funding through government contracts including MassHealth (via Massachusetts Care Coordination Network/Accountable Care Organization), Department of Mental Health, Department of Developmental Services, and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission for services to eligible individuals.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support programs and services. Donation portal available through website.
3. WIC Program Services: BAMSI administers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, a federally funded nutrition program providing nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BAMSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering community-based human services across four divisions: BAMSI Home (residential group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and complex medical needs), BAMSI Health (behavioral health, adult coordinated care, HIV/AIDS, and substance use disorder services), BAMSI Kids (early intervention, youth coordinated care, WIC nutrition program, parent information network), and BAMSI Community (day habilitation, senior services, employment services, recovery support, TCORE transgender services, young adult access center). The organization serves more than 50,000 individuals annually across 37 towns and cities in Massachusetts, primarily funded through government contracts and supplemented by donations.

Product overview

BAMSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a multi-division service portfolio for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and behavioral health needs. The organization operates four main service divisions: BAMSI Home (residential group homes providing 24-hour care for individuals with complex medical needs, brain injuries, and developmental disabilities); BAMSI Health (behavioral health, adult coordinated care, HIV/AIDS services, and substance use disorder prevention through COPE Centers); BAMSI Kids (early intervention, youth coordinated care, WIC nutrition program, parent information network, and therapeutic after-school programs); and BAMSI Community (adult clinical services, brain injury community center, day habilitation, employment services, senior center, recovery community, TCORE transgender services, and young adult access center). Additional support services include the BAMSI Helpline for resource navigation and the Brown Bag food delivery volunteer program. The organization serves over 50,000 individuals annually across 37 towns and cities in Massachusetts, with programs funded by Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and other state agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAMSI Home Residential services providing homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and medically complex conditions requiring 24-hour nursing care, serving clients referred through state agencies.
• BAMSI Health Comprehensive health services division addressing social determinants of health, integrating behavioral health, adult coordinated care, HIV/AIDS services, and substance use disorder prevention.
• BAMSI Behavioral Health Outpatient mental health services offering drop-in centers, talk therapy, medication management, and crisis services using evidence-based and culturally competent approaches.
• Adult Coordinated Care Care coordination services for adults with behavioral health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and complex medical needs through the MCCN Accountable Care Organization.
• HIV/AIDS Services Case management and harm-reduction services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including free testing, counseling, and prevention supplies serving Brockton, Stoughton, Easton, Holbrook, Abington, Rockland, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and Randolph.
• Substance Use Disorder Services (COPE Center) Community Outreach, Prevention, and Education (COPE) Center providing overdose prevention, infectious disease prevention, Narcan distribution, and connections to detox and recovery services.
• BAMSI Kids Integrated services for children from birth through adulthood addressing physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development with wraparound family support.
• Youth Coordinated Care Child-centered wraparound services for children with serious behavioral or mental health challenges, including multidisciplinary teams with parent professionals.
• Early Intervention & Early Childhood Developmental support services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) at risk of or experiencing developmental delays, provided in homes, daycares, or at BAMSI's Early Intervention center.
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Federally funded nutrition program providing nutrition and health education, healthy food, lactation support, and referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5.
• BAMSI Community Community connection programs creating spaces for individuals with disabilities, mental illness, substance use challenges, or other barriers to build supportive relationships.
• New Start Brain Injury Community Center Member-driven Clubhouse model community in Worcester, MA for adult brain injury survivors, providing structured activities and peer support for daily living and skill building.
• Day Habilitation Day programs providing supportive space for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or traumatic brain injuries to build skills, socialize, and prepare for employment.
• Dorn Davies Senior Center Senior center serving elderly community members since 1982 with health, education, supportive services, social activities, meals, and care coordination at Campello Senior High Rise.
• Employment Services Job placement services helping individuals with acquired brain injury or mental health diagnosis find and maintain employment, placing 35-40 individuals annually in Greater Brockton area.
• Recovery Connections Community Peer-led Recovery Learning Center offering free support, education, and advocacy for individuals with mental health or substance use issues in a welcoming community setting.
• TCORE (Trans Community Outreach, Resources & Empowerment) Gender-affirming health navigation and resources program serving transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer community members with HIV screenings, care referrals, and emergency fund assistance.
• Young Adult Access Center (All Things Possible) Low-barrier drop-in center for young adults ages 16-25 providing safe space, basic needs, social connections, leadership development, and workshops.
• BAMSI Helpline Information and referral helpline connecting individuals and families in Plymouth County with resources for food, housing, fuel assistance, utilities, and service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 50,000 individuals annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Massachusetts Care Coordination Network (MCCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMSI is part of MCCN, an Accountable Care Organization network serving MassHealth members. This network was developed to ensure adults with chronic illnesses have choice and can access quality services ensuring optimal independence, health, and quality of life.
• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBAMSI is a United Way Partner Agency, receiving support and visibility through the United Way network.
• Massachusetts Department of Mental HealthcoreOthersBAMSI's Parent Information Network (PIN) and Young Adult Access Center are funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, providing community-based support services for families and youth.
• Massachusetts Department of Public HealthcoreOthersBAMSI's outpatient Behavioral Health clinic is licensed by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Additionally, BAMSI administers the WIC nutrition program funded through state/federal partnerships.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)minorOthersBAMSI's outpatient Behavioral Health clinic is accredited by CARF, demonstrating compliance with internationally recognized standards.
• Massachusetts Department of Developmental ServicescoreOthersIndividuals wishing to move into BAMSI Home must be referred from the Department of Developmental Services, indicating a formal referral partnership.
• Massachusetts Rehabilitation CommissioncoreOthersReferral partner for BAMSI Home services alongside Department of Developmental Services and Department of Mental Health.
• Community EmployersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAMSI's Employment Services places individuals with community employers including Abington, Therapedic, Home Depot, FedEx, Salvation Army, Good Samaritan, Stop and Shop, WOW World, Walmart, and others.
• Brockton Area Transit (BAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner providing services to senior center participants through Brockton Area Transit.
• Plymouth County Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMSI's Helpline collaborates with partners throughout Plymouth County to connect callers with needed assistance including food pantries, housing, and utility support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Large Massachusetts nonprofit providing community-based behavioral health, developmental disability, and brain injury services across the state. Directly comparable to BAMSI in service portfolio (residential, clinical, community), funding model (MassHealth/DMH/DDS), and geographic footprint.
• Bridgewell: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, day, and community services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and brain injuries. BAMSI's announced merger partner and most directly comparable peer in scope, geography, and service mix.
• Justice Resource Institute (JRI): Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit delivering behavioral health, developmental disability, child and family, and trauma services statewide. Comparable in integrated multi-population service portfolio and state agency funding model.
• Aspire Health Alliance: Massachusetts nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and brain injuries with residential, day, and clinical services. Directly comparable in service lines, geographic concentration in Eastern Massachusetts, and government contracting model.
• Advocates (Massachusetts): Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, developmental disability, brain injury, and autism services across the state. Closely comparable in service mix, peer-support emphasis, and state agency funding relationships.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts nonprofit delivering mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and homeless services across Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Closely comparable in mission, funding sources, and integrated service model.
• Eliot Community Human Services: Massachusetts nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and child welfare services. Comparable in integrated care model, MassHealth/DMH contract base, and Eastern Massachusetts service area.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, developmental disability, early intervention, and child/family services. Comparable in scope, government funding relationships, and multi-division service structure.
• North Suffolk Mental Health Association: Boston-area nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and community-based support services. Comparable in behavioral health and community programs, MassHealth contracting, and focus on underserved populations.

Emerging players

• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide advocacy and service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Comparable in serving the developmental disability population BAMSI serves through BAMSI Home and Day Habilitation, though more advocacy-focused than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MassWIC
• Facebookfacebook.com/BAMSIservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/quincywic
• Xx.com/BAMSIservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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