What Vegas Stronger does

Vegas Stronger is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 47-2059555), founded in 2014, that delivers integrated, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare to underserved populations experiencing addiction, mental health conditions, and homelessness across Nevada. Its core service platform is built on a proprietary 13-component "13 Essential Elements" treatment model (MAT, counseling, case management, urinalysis, primary care, housing, spirituality, peer coaching, recovery meetings, self-care salon, fitness/yoga, nutrition, and service) augmented by a 12-component "Transformational Care" framework covering individualized plans, trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, MET, MBSR), and ongoing relapse monitoring. Programs span American Society of Addiction Medicine levels of care (PHP, IOP, OP) plus a Post Release MAT program with the Clark County Detention Center, street and shelter outreach with ten full-time intervention staff, harm reduction and needle exchange, a trauma recovery center for survivors of exploitation and trafficking, and culturally competent Spanish-language services delivered via the ABC Therapy subsidiary (merged April 2024). A Reno Stronger facility opened October 23, 2025, extending the model into a second market.

The organization does not sell a product in the commercial sense; its revenue mechanics are a hybrid nonprofit stack: individual and corporate charitable donations (with Helms Helps Foundation dollar-for-dollar matching in May), government grants (SAMHSA State Opioid Response grant; endorsed alignment with HHS' $100M Great American Recovery Initiative), and program-services revenue from behavioral healthcare on a sliding-scale or financial-assistance basis. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is intentionally accessible. Customer segments are predominantly long-tail individuals with co-occurring substance use, mental health, and housing instability, plus targeted sub-segments (post-incarceration, Spanish-speaking, trafficking survivors, harm-reduction seekers, transitional-age youth 16-24). Distribution is omnichannel-for-nonprofit: physical facility at 916 N. Main Street, administrative office, plus Reno site, embedded detention-center operations, telehealth wraparound for rural Nevada, and a heavy referral-channel network (Neubauer Mental Health Services, Shade Tree, Goodwill, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Veterans Village, Just One Project, LYFT, Raiders Foundation). The organization is Joint Commission accredited, LegitScript and Bell Seal certified, GuideStar Platinum, and holds a 501(c)(3) trademark ("Vegas Stronger™").

Name

Vegas Stronger

Legal name

Vegas Stronger

Website

https://vegasstronger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vegas Stronger is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated, trauma-informed addiction treatment, mental health care, and homelessness recovery services to underserved populations across Nevada, including a Reno site, a Clark County Detention MAT program, and bilingual Spanish-language services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Vegas Stronger relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. The Helms Helps Foundation provides dollar-for-dollar matching for donations made in May. Donors can contribute online, by check, phone, or through estate planning.
2. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from SAMHSA and federal investments under the Great American Recovery Initiative. The organization collaborates with federal, state, and local government partners.
3. Program Services Revenue: Revenue from providing behavioral healthcare services including addiction treatment, mental health services, and medication-assisted treatment. Sliding scale payment options and financial assistance available to ensure accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vegas Stronger is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization that provides integrated, trauma-informed, evidence-based addiction treatment, mental health services, and homelessness recovery programs to underserved individuals in the Las Vegas valley. Its continuum of care includes PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care, a Post Release MAT Program for justice-involved clients, harm reduction, case management, housing support, and street/shelter outreach, all delivered through its proprietary 13 Essential Elements treatment model.

Product overview

Vegas Stronger is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization offering a comprehensive, integrated treatment system for addiction, mental health, and homelessness recovery. The organization operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with core services including addiction treatment, mental health services, homelessness recovery programs, and community outreach. Core modules include Harm Reduction & Relapse Prevention, Trauma-Informed Care, and Long-Term Recovery Support. Treatment levels range from Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) through Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to Standard Outpatient Treatment (OP), with specialized offerings like the MAT Early Release Program for incarcerated individuals. Mental health services encompass Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Anxiety & Depression Treatment, PTSD & Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The organization also provides Street & Shelter Interventions and Case Management & Housing Support for homeless populations. Recent expansion includes the ABC Therapy merger for Spanish-speaking communities and the Saving Lily educational book product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addiction Treatment Comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment services addressing substance use disorders through integrated behavioral healthcare, including individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic support.
• Mental Health Services Integrated mental health services providing evidence-based therapy, counseling, and holistic support including dual diagnosis treatment, anxiety and depression treatment, PTSD and trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Street & Shelter Interventions On-the-ground outreach services providing immediate support, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and connections to treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.
• Case Management & Housing Support Comprehensive support services connecting individuals with housing resources, employment assistance, legal aid, and benefits navigation to achieve stable recovery.
• MAT Early Release Program Post-release medication-assisted treatment program in collaboration with Clark County Detention Services, providing whole-patient approach to treatment for clients after release from incarceration.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Highly structured day treatment program providing intensive care while allowing individuals to return home or sober living in evenings, serving as a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured treatment program offering flexible therapy, education, and support multiple times weekly without overnight stay, designed for those balancing work, school, or family responsibilities.
• Standard Outpatient Treatment (OP) Least intensive level of addiction treatment providing continued care, therapy, and recovery support while allowing clients to maintain work, school, and family responsibilities.
• Harm Reduction & Relapse Prevention Compassionate harm reduction and relapse prevention services offering non-judgmental, evidence-based support to reduce risks, minimize harm, and support progressive steps toward recovery.
• Trauma-Informed Care Whole-person healing approach acknowledging the impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and physical health, integrating EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and holistic methods.
• Long-Term Recovery Support Sustained sobriety program providing ongoing counseling, peer support networks, life skills development, employment assistance, and holistic wellness practices for lasting recovery.
• Community & Outreach Public education, intervention services, and legislative advocacy programs designed to prevent addiction, reduce homelessness, and provide direct support to individuals in crisis.
• Reno Stronger Facility Behavioral health treatment, support for substance use recovery, case management, and wellness programs at a satellite facility serving Reno, Nevada.
• Saving Lily (Book) Book addressing the American opioid crisis through a true story set in Las Vegas, highlighting systemic failures in addiction treatment and advocating for integrated, person-centered care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% long-term success rate with every client's progress tracked weekly with 6-month and 12-month follow-ups
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ABC TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024Bilingual mental health provider merged with Vegas Stronger to expand behavioral health services for Spanish-speaking communities. ABC Therapy was converted into a nonprofit to increase access to culturally competent mental health and substance use treatment for the Hispanic population.
• Clark County Detention Services Division (DSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Post Release MAT Program providing whole-patient approach to treatment for clients after release from Clark County Detention Center. Staff are in daily contact and interdisciplinary team meets weekly. Pre-release in-reach services and warm hand-off process improve referral-to-admission numbers. Transportation provided directly from CCDC to treatment.
• Neubauer Mental Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing mental health services as part of the hub-and-spoke network supporting the organization's mission to provide accessible pathways to recovery.
• The Shade TreemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing shelter and services to victims of domestic violence and their children, integrated with Vegas Stronger's recovery programs.
• Goodwill of Southern NevadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing employment services and workforce development integrated with Vegas Stronger's recovery and reintegration programs.
• Las Vegas Rescue MissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing emergency shelter and recovery services, collaborating with Vegas Stronger on housing support and reintegration services.
• Veterans Village Las VegasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner dedicated to supporting veterans experiencing homelessness and addiction, integrated with Vegas Stronger's programs.
• The Just One ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the organization's mission through resource provision and community outreach efforts.
• Silver Linings Food HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood assistance partner providing meals and nutrition support to Vegas Stronger clients and families in need.
• LYFTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner providing ride services to help clients access treatment and recovery resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tarzana Treatment Centers: Nonprofit offering integrated behavioral health, addiction treatment, and primary care services across California, comparable in service breadth and target population.
• Phoenix House: Nonprofit provider of substance abuse and mental health treatment with residential, outpatient, and community-based programs serving similar underserved populations.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit provider of addiction treatment and recovery services across multiple levels of care, closely comparable to Vegas Stronger's integrated PHP/IOP/OP and MAT offerings.
• Father Joe's Villages: San Diego-based nonprofit delivering integrated housing, behavioral health, and addiction services to people experiencing homelessness, mirroring Vegas Stronger's homelessness-plus-addiction model.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs, comparable in evidence-based, whole-person treatment model and nonprofit funding structure.
• WestCare Foundation: Nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness services with street outreach and reentry programs — directly comparable to Vegas Stronger's integrated model.

Broad incumbents

• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on addiction treatment access and quality standards, including treatment locator tools and payer policy advocacy, addressing the same opioid crisis that Vegas Stronger treats.
• The Salvation Army: Large nonprofit operating addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers) and homeless services nationwide, representing the scaled end of the same integrated care continuum.

Emerging players

• Communities for Recovery: Peer-run nonprofit recovery community organization providing peer support and recovery housing — adjacent to Vegas Stronger's peer support and housing support components.

Others

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership and advocacy organization for behavioral health providers, relevant as a federal-policy and grant-funding connector for community-based providers like Vegas Stronger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vegasstronger1
• Facebookfacebook.com/VegasStrongerOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/vegasstrongerofficial/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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