Healthcare Alternative Systems

Name

Healthcare Alternative Systems

Legal name

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.

Website

https://hascares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Behavioral Health (Collaborative Care) Platforms (HLALAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Care Transitions Management (Hospital/SNF-to-Home) (HSABAIAC)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Substance use treatment
• Mental health counseling
• Domestic violence support
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medicaid and Insurance Reimbursement: HAS is a certified Medicaid provider and accepts health insurance from multiple payer networks including HMOs, PPOs, Employee Assistance Programs, and Managed Care Organizations. Services are reimbursed through standard payer contracts for eligible participants.
2. Sliding Fee Scale / Self-Pay: HAS offers a sliding fee scale for participants who cannot pay or lack insurance coverage. Self-pay participants can make online payments in $1 or $10 increments via the client portal. Financial hardship discount applications are available.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Revenue: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HAS relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. Donations can be made online via Network for Good, by mail, or by phone. Fundraising events such as the annual Golf Fore Recovery event also generate charitable contributions.
4. United Way / United Crusade of Mercy: HAS is a member agency of United Way/Crusade of Mercy, providing philanthropic funding support as part of the organization's revenue base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider that delivers outpatient and residential substance use treatment, mental health counseling, domestic violence intervention (BASTA!), partner abuse and anger management programs, psychiatric services, and community-based outreach from 11 facilities across the Chicago metropolitan area. Services are offered in English and Spanish using a multicultural, trauma-informed framework and are reimbursed via Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, self-pay, donations, and grants from United Way and partner agencies.

Product overview

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) provides a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) behavioral health care and social services through multiple distinct programs spanning substance use treatment (Outpatient, IOP, MOUD, DUI, Continuing Care, Recovery Support Services), mental health (clinical assessments, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, individual/family/couple therapy, Community Support Team, The Living Room crisis program), domestic violence (BASTA! program), anger management and Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP), residential programs (Men's 28-Day Residential Treatment and Transitional Housing Program), and community outreach (Community Health Workers, Harm Reduction with Narcan distribution, Gambling Disorder Prevention, Homeless Outreach, Youth Programs, Programs for Women, Programs for Men). The organization operates as a collection of service lines under one organizational umbrella rather than a unified software platform. Services are affordable and accessible with a sliding fee scale, and are available to clients regardless of insurance eligibility or financial status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BASTA! (Enough!) Domestic Violence Program: Free domestic violence program providing counseling and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence.
• The Living Room Program

Products and services

• Outpatient Substance Use Treatment
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
• DUI Program
• Continuing Care / Recovery Support
• Mental Health Treatment & Counseling
• Community Support Team (CST)
• The Living Room (Crisis Program)
• Psychiatric Services
• BASTA! Domestic Violence Program
• Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP)
• Anger Management Program
• Transitional Housing Program (THP)
• Harm Reduction Services
• Community Outreach & Support Services
• Youth Programs
• Women's Programs
• Men's Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,140 lives touched in 2025; 73% of participants were low income; 2,351 received substance use treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• United Way/Crusade of MercycoreOthersHAS is a member agency of United Way/Crusade of Mercy, receiving philanthropic funding support and community visibility through the United Way network.
• Hospitals and Healthcare SystemssignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAS partners with hospitals to provide treatment and social services to individuals and families, filling gaps in healthcare services and facilitating referrals for behavioral health care.
• Social Service AgenciessignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAS works with social service agencies across the Chicago area to provide a continuum of behavioral health and social services, leveraging collaborative networks to reach underserved populations.
• Universities and Research OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAS partners with universities and research organizations to participate in leading-edge research into innovative methodologies and treatment models, ensuring the most effective care delivery.
• Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Managed Care OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHAS is a certified Medicaid provider and partners with HMOs and Managed Care Organizations for payer-reimbursed behavioral health services, serving as an in-network provider for their members.
• Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHAS partners with PPOs and EAPs to provide behavioral health services as an in-network or approved provider, enabling employer-sponsored referrals and insurance reimbursement.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHAS uses Network for Good's donation platform (networkforgood.com) to process online donations and event registrations, including Golf Fore Recovery event sponsorships and general fundraising contributions.
• CandidminorOthersCandid (formerly GuideStar) provides the Platinum Seal of Transparency for HAS's nonprofit profile, enhancing donor trust and visibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Alliance: Chicago-headquartered human services nonprofit serving people experiencing poverty, including behavioral health, housing, and refugee/immigrant services. Comparable to HAS in scale, Chicago geography, and integration of behavioral health with social determinants programs.
• Gateway Foundation: Illinois's largest nonprofit substance use treatment provider, operating residential and outpatient programs across the state. Comparable to HAS in Medicaid-reimbursed SUD treatment, residential model, and CARF accreditation, though at greater scale and geographic spread.
• TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities): Illinois-based nonprofit providing case management, substance use treatment, and behavioral health services, with deep ties to the criminal justice and court systems. Comparable to HAS in court-mandated DUI/PAIP programming and Illinois-wide contracting footprint.
• Pilsen Wellness Center: Chicago nonprofit serving predominantly Latino communities with behavioral health, primary care, and social services. Closely comparable to HAS in bilingual (English/Spanish) service model, Chicago geography, and underserved community focus.
• Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center: Chicago West Side community behavioral health center serving predominantly African American communities. Comparable to HAS as a community-anchored CBHC with CARF accreditation, sliding-fee scale, and integrated MH/SUD services.
• Thresholds: Chicago-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, housing, and employment services to individuals with serious mental illness. Directly comparable to HAS in mission, geography, integrated service model, and CARF-accredited outpatient/residential continuum.

Emerging players

• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based community health center with behavioral health and primary care services for LGBTQ+ populations. Comparable to HAS as a community-anchored Chicago FQHC/CBHC providing integrated behavioral health, though serving a different population.

Regional players

• Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: Statewide Illinois nonprofit delivering behavioral health, children and family services, senior services, and refugee programs. Comparable to HAS in nonprofit behavioral health delivery and Medicaid contracting across Illinois, with broader geographic reach.
• Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness: Illinois-wide community health and human services nonprofit with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social services. Comparable to HAS in Medicaid-driven, integrated care model and CARF-accredited behavioral health services, though broader in geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sinai Health System (Sinai Chicago): Chicago safety-net health system operating Mount Sinai and Holy Cross hospitals with significant behavioral health, primary care, and community services on the West Side. Comparable to HAS as a West Side provider; a potential referral partner and competitor for outpatient behavioral health capacity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HASChicago

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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