BHCHP

Name

BHCHP

Legal name

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Inc.

Website

https://bhchp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services for Homeless Populations

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Homeless healthcare services
• Federally qualified health center
• Medical respite care
• Street medicine outreach
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medicaid/MassHealth Reimbursement: BHCHP receives reimbursement through MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) for covered health services delivered to eligible patients, representing a primary revenue stream as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
2. HHS Federal Funding: BHCHP receives HHS (Health and Human Services) funding and holds Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
3. Foundation and Corporate Grants: BHCHP receives philanthropic support from foundations and corporations, including leadership donors at the $25,000+ level (Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Biogen, Cummings Foundation, CVS Health, Liberty Mutual, Sanofi, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and others). A $380,000 two-year Biogen Foundation grant funds the GOLD geriatric pilot program.
4. Individual Donations and Planned Giving: BHCHP solicits individual donations through its website, events (e.g., Emerging Leaders Fall Soirée), monthly giving program, Leadership Circle, gifts of stock, Donor Advised Funds, and legacy gift planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BHCHP provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, dental, and social services to people experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston, delivering care directly at the patient's point of need across 30+ embedded clinic sites including shelters, hospitals, street outreach locations, and the 24/7 Barbara McInnis House medical respite facility. Core offerings span primary care, behavioral health and addiction recovery (including SPOT and the CCiR mobile addiction van), medical respite, dental, case management, family and youth services, and specialized programs for veterans, women, and elderly homeless individuals. The organization is a Federally Qualified Health Center that serves all patients regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is a healthcare provider organization offering a comprehensive suite of medical and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston and beyond. The organization operates a multi-faceted service model consisting of: Medical Care Services (primary care, medical respite, dental care); Behavioral Health Services (mental health care, recovery services including SPOT and CCiR mobile addiction program); Specialized Services (Hepatitis C, HIV, Street Team, Veterans, Women's Health); Case Management; and Family and Youth Services. BHCHP delivers care through 30+ locations including hospital-based clinics, shelter-based clinics, and mobile programs. The Barbara McInnis House provides 24/7 medical respite care. The Street Medicine Program brings care directly to unsheltered individuals. The BHCHP Institute conducts research to advance care for homeless populations. A Patient Portal enables digital access to health records.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McInnis Health Group: Healthcare services entity operating in conjunction with BHCHP
• GOLD Team (Geriatric Outcomes for Living with Dignity)

Products and services

• Medical Care Services Comprehensive medical care including primary care, medical respite, and dental services provided across 30+ locations for homeless individuals.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health care and recovery services including the Supportive Place for Observation and Treatment (SPOT) program and Community Care in Reach (CCiR) Mobile Addiction Program for homeless individuals.
• Specialized Services Specialized clinical programs including Hepatitis C Care, HIV Care, Street Team outreach, Veterans Services, and Women's Health for homeless individuals.
• Case Management Healthcare coordination and case management services helping vulnerable homeless patients navigate the healthcare system and access benefits.
• Family and Youth Services Healthcare services designed for families and youth experiencing homelessness in the Boston area.
• Barbara McInnis House 24/7 medical respite facility at 780 Albany Street providing recuperative care for patients who cannot be discharged to shelters after hospitalization; serves more than 1,100 patients annually.
• Street Medicine Program Healthcare delivered directly to individuals on the streets, under bridges, and in encampments by teams that go to patients rather than requiring them to come to clinics.
• Community Care in Reach (CCiR) Mobile Addiction Program Mobile unit providing addiction treatment and harm reduction services at multiple locations including North Station, Renfrew Street, and South Huntington Avenue.
• GOLD Team (Geriatric Outcomes for Living with Dignity) Geriatric pilot program providing integrated care management for seniors experiencing homelessness, funded by a $380,000 Biogen Foundation grant, supporting approximately 30 patients in year one with planned expansion to 45 senior patients.
• BHCHP Institute Research division conducting cutting-edge research at the intersection of health and homelessness to improve care and advocate for equitable social policies.
• Patient Portal Online portal allowing patients to access their health information, communicate with providers, and manage appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 adults and children receive care annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN supplies information technology and related services to BHCHP and other OCHIN participants. OCHIN coordinates clinical review activities to establish best practice standards and assess clinical benefits of electronic health record systems. BHCHP is part of an organized health care arrangement with OCHIN participants and participates in health information exchanges for treatment and care operations.
• Boston HealthNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP is a Community Health Center member of Boston HealthNet and may share patient information with Boston Medical Center and other CHC members for treatment, payment, and health care operations. The Boston HealthNet Collaboration includes Codman Square Health Center, The Dimock Center, Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center, Manet Community Health Center, Mattapan Community Health Center, South Boston Community Health Center, South End Community Health Center, Upham's Corner Health Center, and Whittier Street Neighborhood Health Center.
• Boston Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Medical Center (BMC) is BHCHP's primary hospital partner, housing the Jean Yawkey Place clinic on its campus. BHCHP and BMC collaborate on patient care, and BMC serves as the primary referral hospital for BHCHP patients requiring hospitalization.
• Massachusetts General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP operates a clinic site within Massachusetts General Hospital, providing embedded health care services for homeless patients presenting at the hospital.
• Pine Street InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP operates three clinic sites at Pine Street Inn: the Men's Clinic (444 Harrison Ave), Women's Clinic (363 Albany St), and Pine Street Inn at Shattuck (170 Morton St, Jamaica Plain). Pine Street Inn is Boston's largest shelter provider, and BHCHP staff are embedded in its facilities.
• St. Francis HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP operates a clinic at St. Francis House, Boston's largest day shelter, providing primary care and behavioral health services to homeless guests. St. Francis House also features BHCHP's 'Safe Space for Sedated Patients' program.
• New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP operates a clinic at the New England Center and Home for Veterans, providing dedicated health care services for homeless and at-risk veterans at 17 Court Street, Boston.
• Community Care in Reach (CCiR) Mobile Addiction ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP operates the CCiR Mobile Addiction Program van serving locations including North Station, Renfrew St, and S Huntington Ave, providing street-based addiction treatment and harm reduction services.
• Boston Public Health CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP collaborates with the Boston Public Health Commission and its programs including Woods Mullen Shelter, Southampton Street Shelter, PAATHS, Transitions, and the Wyman Program for coordinated homeless services.
• Brigham & Women's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP collaborates with Brigham & Women's Hospital for patient care coordination, with staff providing services at the Pine Street Inn at Shattuck location.
• Tufts Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP partners with Tufts Medical Center for patient referrals and care coordination for homeless patients.
• Cambridge Health Alliance / Cambridge Health Care for the HomelessmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP partners with Cambridge Health Alliance and its homeless care program, coordinating services across the Greater Boston area.
• Beth Israel HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHCHP collaborates with Beth Israel Hospital for patient care and referral services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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