Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

What Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health does

Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CCAMH) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in June 2023 by Lori Butterworth, PsyD, MEd, MA and Dr. Ramona Friedman, PhD. CCAMH delivers evidence-based mental health treatment (CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and Family-Based Treatment) to children, teens, and young adults ages 26 and under, operating physical treatment centers in San Luis Obispo and Soquel (Santa Cruz County) with telehealth coverage for out-of-area families. Beyond clinical treatment, the organization runs an integrated platform of programs including a Parent Center, Teen Center, First Gen Center (serving first-generation immigrant teens), a Teen Advisory Board and TAG Youth Participatory Action Research program, parent workshops and free monthly Parent Drop-In sessions, Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training, and a Clinical Supervision Program training LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and PhD candidates.

CCAMH's business model blends fee-for-service clinical revenue (sliding scale $50-$225 per session) with a diversified nonprofit funding base: tax-deductible donations via PayPal (suggested tiers from $50 to $1,000+ angel gifts), institutional grants (notably a $100,000 Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Award, plus City of Arroyo Grande and Must! Charities grants totaling roughly $34,500), branded merchandise e-commerce, and fee-based clinical training and supervision services. The organization employs a community-led go-to-market motion leveraging PTA partnerships, schools, civic sponsors, and 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline referrals to reach families, supplemented by email newsletters, social media, and earned media.

As of the most recent reporting, CCAMH has delivered over 800 hours of evidence-based treatment to more than 200 youth, added 555 treatment hours in the most recent six-month window, and stated publicly stated plans to replicate its center model in additional California counties. The organization has a small core team (1-10 employees per firmographics, supported by trainee associates, interns, and a board that includes operators with startup scaling experience at EasyPost, Flexe, and Proton.ai) and is actively recruiting clinicians and bilingual Spanish-speaking supervisors to support expansion.

Name

Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Legal name

Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Website

https://ccamh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CCAMH is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides evidence-based mental health treatment (CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, FBT) to children, teens, and young adults via centers in San Luis Obispo and Soquel, telehealth, and a multi-program platform spanning parent support, teen advisory, and First Gen immigrant teen services on a sliding-scale fee-for-service model supplemented by grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAA

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Youth mental health treatment
• Evidence-based therapy services
• Parent support programs
• Clinical supervision training
• Nonprofit mental health care

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Treatment Services: Sliding scale fee-for-service model ranging from $50-$225 per session for evidence-based mental health treatment. In-person treatment in San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz counties plus telehealth options for remote families.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through PayPal. Suggested donation amounts of $50 (transportation), $75 (training), $200 (treatment), $500 (support group), $1,000 (Teen Advisory Board sponsorship). Seeking angel donors for gifts of $1,000+. 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 93-1943489.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including t-shirts ($24), totes ($24), water bottles ($45), visors ($30), hats ($40), and hoodies ($60) to raise funds and increase brand visibility.
4. Grants and Awards: Grant funding from Morgan Stanley ($100,000), City of Arroyo Grande ($9,500 and $5,000), Must! Charities THE PITCH ($20,000 combined), and other institutional funders.
5. Training and Supervision Services: Provides clinical supervision to LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and PhD candidates. Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training on sliding scale. Parenting workshops and support group facilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCAMH delivers evidence-based mental health treatment and support services for children, teens, and young adults up to age 26. The Treatment Center offers clinical therapy modalities including CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and Family-Based Treatment on a sliding scale ($50-$225 per session), delivered in-person at two California treatment centers and via telehealth. Supporting programs include Parent Center workshops, Teen Center advisory programs, a First Gen Center for first-generation immigrant teens, Youth Mental Health First Aid certification, and clinical supervision for emerging licensed clinicians.

Product overview

CCAMH operates as a multi-service mental health organization offering a platform of coordinated programs. The core Treatment Center provides evidence-based mental health treatment (CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, FBT) for children, teens, and young adults. This is supported by the Parent Center offering workshops and drop-in sessions, the Teen Center with its Youth Advisory Board and peer support, and the First Gen Center addressing first-generation immigrant teen needs. Additional programs include the TAG Research Program for youth participatory action research, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, and Clinical Supervision for emerging clinicians. The organization also operates a merchandise store supporting fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treatment Center Evidence-based mental health treatment for children, teens, and young adults (ages 26 and under) offering in-person and telehealth services, including CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and Family-Based Treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, trauma, and eating disorders on a sliding scale of $50-$225 per session.
• Parent Center Training, resources, and support for parents and caregivers including Parenting Anxious Kids Workshops based on the SPACE model, monthly free Parent Drop-In Sessions with mental health experts, and in-person or virtual support groups.
• Teen Center
• First Gen Center Dedicated program for first-generation immigrant teens offering monthly drop-in sessions, peer mentoring, and Youth Participatory Action Research to address cultural, language, and economic barriers to mental health care.
• TAG Research Program
• Groups & Workshops
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
• Clinical Supervision Program
• Teen Advisory Board
• Merchandise Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 hours of EBT provided to 200+ youth who would otherwise lack access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Verdin MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• Peak WifiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• Grocery Outlet Arroyo GrandeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• BWS CreationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• Old Juans CantinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• Central Coast Exchange ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for TAG Research Program activities.
• Timbre WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEarly and ongoing supporter hosting multiple fundraising events and donating a portion of sales to CCAMH.
• Laguna Middle School PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2025-2026 school year to offer monthly Parenting Workshop and Parent Drop-In sessions for middle school parents. Aims to establish therapeutic environment for families in early adolescent years.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis referral partner for confidential and immediate assistance from trained crisis counselors available 24/7.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brightline: Brightline is a venture-backed youth and adolescent behavioral health provider offering evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and coaching in-person and via telehealth. It directly overlaps with CCAMH's evidence-based youth treatment offering, with broader geographic reach and significantly more capital.
• Charlie Health: Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and mental health treatment for teens and young adults, using evidence-based modalities similar to CCAMH's. It is a direct competitor in the youth mental health treatment category with national reach.
• InStride Health: InStride Health specializes in evidence-based treatment of anxiety, OCD, and related disorders in children and adolescents — directly mirroring CCAMH's CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT focus. It competes for the same patient population and clinician talent.
• Mantra Health: Mantra Health is a virtual mental health provider focused on adolescents and young adults, offering therapy and psychiatry. It is a direct peer in youth-targeted, evidence-based outpatient mental health delivery.
• Hazel Health: Hazel Health provides school-based and virtual mental health services for K-12 students. It is highly comparable to CCAMH's youth focus and its emerging school partnership model (e.g., Laguna Middle School PTA), though at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Cartwheel Care: Cartwheel Care is an early-stage school-based mental health provider serving K-12 students with evidence-based therapy. It overlaps with CCAMH on youth mental health and school-based delivery but operates in different geographies.
• Equip: Equip is a virtual, family-based treatment program for adolescents with eating disorders — one of the conditions CCAMH explicitly treats. It is an emerging, well-capitalized competitor in CCAMH's eating disorder treatment lane.
• Uplift: Uplift is a children's mental health provider offering in-network therapy and psychiatry to families nationwide. It competes with CCAMH for parent-driven demand for accessible youth mental health care.

Broad incumbents

• Lyra Health: Lyra Health is a large mental health benefits platform serving employers and employees, including dependents and adolescents. It does not specialize in youth-only care but competes for the same employer-sponsored and payor-funded referrals.
• Two Chairs: Two Chairs is a venture-backed outpatient therapy provider offering evidence-based care with both in-person and virtual options. While not youth-exclusive, it competes for therapists and patients in CCAMH's California markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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