Inspire to Rise

What Inspire to Rise does

Inspire to Rise, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in April 2018 by Aida Seeraj that delivers integrated community behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and family-support services to underserved populations in the Westside Jacksonville corridor and surrounding counties. Its service portfolio spans clinical offerings (psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual/couples/family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance misuse outpatient treatment and intervention, supervised visitation, peer recovery support, and Healthy Start services), structured youth programming (INSPIRED Youth Prevention & Recovery Day Program and Afterschool Program), parenting education (Nurturing Parenting Program), and community-enrichment assets (Peer Community Garden, Inspiring Community Podcast distributed across seven major podcast platforms). Service delivery is anchored at a Westside Jacksonville community center and three satellite offices in Northwest Jacksonville, Yulee (Nassau County), and Fleming Island (Clay County), with an evidence-based, strength-based, wraparound service model that addresses all six protective factors.

The underlying technology is a human-delivered, integrated family-centered service model rather than a software platform; the differentiators sit in clinical methodology (strengths-based and evidence-based protocols, peer specialists with lived experience, individualized treatment plans of 6–12+ months), facility-level integration (co-located counseling, visitation, support groups, and partner-provided services), and formal quality accreditation. The organization holds The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (earned June 2022) and is a licensed mental health and approved substance abuse case management provider in Florida.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model combining federal grants (the OD2A program is 100% funded by the CDC/HHS), individual and organizational donations, insurance billing across Individual/Family, Agency, and Self-Pay categories, and a $30 cancellation/no-show fee. The go-to-market motion is community-led and referral-driven: clients enter via direct, agency, school, healthcare-provider, or self-referrals into a community center staffed by multidisciplinary teams and supported by 15+ strategic partnerships spanning public health (DOH Duval, LSF Health Systems), public safety (Jacksonville Fire & Rescue, Sheriff's Office), healthcare providers, and social-service nonprofits. No venture, PE, or parent-company ownership is identified; the organization operates as an independent Florida-incorporated nonprofit (registration CH57336).

Name

Inspire to Rise

Legal name

Inspire to Rise, Inc.

Website

https://weinspiretorise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inspire to Rise is a Jacksonville, FL-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, parenting education, and youth prevention services through a community-center model serving underserved children, families, and individuals across four locations in Northeast Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE), Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Lifestyle Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAL), Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs (EDACALAJ)

Keywords

• Community behavioral health
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health services
• Parenting education programs
• Supervised visitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flushing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: OD2A is a grant-based program with 100% of its funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
2. Donations: 501(c)(3) charitable organization accepting in-kind and financial donations from individuals and organizations
3. Insurance Billing: Accepts various insurance types including Individual/Family Insurance, Self Pay, and Agency funding for services rendered

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inspire to Rise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated community behavioral health and social services through a physical community center and three satellite offices in the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area. Its core offerings include substance misuse assessment and outpatient treatment (RISE Program), in-home prevention and care coordination (RISE Family Program), youth prevention and recovery day and afterschool programming (INSPIRED Youth), psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual/couples/family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, evidence-based parenting education (Nurturing Parenting Program), supervised visitation, peer recovery support, Healthy Start services, and community arts programs.

Product overview

Inspire to Rise is a charitable organization offering a comprehensive array of integrated community behavioral health and social services. The organization operates primarily through its Community Center on Jacksonville's West Side, providing wraparound support via multiple interconnected programs including RISE and RISE Family for substance misuse treatment, INSPIRED Youth for youth prevention and recovery, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual and family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, parenting education programs (Nurturing Parenting Program), supervised visitation services, peer recovery support, and Healthy Start services. Additional offerings include arts programs, youth cooking classes, yoga, mentorship through peer support specialists, a community garden, and an Inspiring Community podcast. Services are designed for periods of 6 to 12 months or more and include individualized service/treatment plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE & RISE Family Programs: Substance misuse assessment, outpatient treatment, intervention, and case management support services, as well as in-home prevention and care coordination programs.
• INSPIRED Youth (IY)
• Inspiring Community Podcast

Products and services

• RISE Program Substance misuse assessment, outpatient treatment, intervention, and case management support services for individuals and families struggling with substance abuse in the Jacksonville community.
• RISE Family Program In-home prevention and care coordination program providing substance abuse and mental health services to families within their homes.
• INSPIRED Youth (IY) Prevention & Recovery Day Program Day program for youth focusing on prevention and recovery from substance misuse, behavioral health issues, and mental health concerns; serves young people with histories of substance misuse, aggression, suspension/expulsion, and educational challenges.
• INSPIRED Youth (IY) Afterschool Program Afterschool program providing youth with structured activities, support groups, and mentorship services targeting youth with substance misuse, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management Comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management services for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Individualized Therapy (Child or Adult) One-on-one therapeutic services tailored to the specific needs of children or adults.
• Couples/Family Therapy Therapeutic services addressing relationship dynamics and family system issues for couples and families.
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Classes Group-based rehabilitation services helping individuals develop social and daily living skills.
• Nurturing Parenting Program Evidence-based parenting education program offered in group and individualized formats to strengthen family functioning and parenting capacity.
• Supervised Visitation Services Coached and traditional supervised visitation services for families involved in child welfare cases, including therapeutic visitation options.
• Peer Recovery Support Services Peer support services connecting individuals with certified peer specialists who have lived experience in recovery.
• Healthy Start Services Services supporting pregnant women and families including parenting education, educational classes, and the Fatherhood PRIDE program.
• Safety Plan Support Services Post-reunification support services for dependency cases ensuring family safety and stability.
• Community Center Services Physical community center facility on Jacksonville's Westside providing integrated, family-centered services including counseling, support groups, art therapy, and family visitation services.
• Substance Exposed Newborn Prevention Program Prevention program targeting substance-exposed newborns and supporting pregnant women and families affected by substance misuse in the Jacksonville community.
• Peer Community Garden Community garden initiative providing therapeutic and educational gardening activities for youth and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% of total overdoses in Duval County occur in 32210 - highest incidence of substance abuse overdoses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DOH Duval (Florida Department of Health in Duval County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored partner providing public health resources and support. DOH Duval is Florida's first accredited public health system in the U.S. and provides overdose prevention resources through OD2A program.
• LSF Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Commission accreditation partner. LSF Health Systems supports behavioral health care and human services accreditation compliance.
• Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture partner providing wraparound support including Narcan Kits and emergency response resources for the community center model.
• Local Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity stakeholder partner supporting the community center model to address local issues through collaborative partnerships.
• DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides concrete supports including food, clothes, and rental assistance services to community center participants.
• JFCS & Community Health OutreachsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food pantries and Baby Love program to support families and individuals served by the community center.
• Diaper Bank of Northeast FloridasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides concrete support services for families with young children through diaper bank resources.
• Healthy StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational classes including Fatherhood PRIDE Parenting Classes and parenting education and support programs for families served.
• Planned ParenthoodsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides FLASH Classes (sexual health education) and contributes to social and emotional competence of children programming.
• UF Shands Extension OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nutrition classes contributing to family functioning and health education for community members.
• CAN Community HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner contributing to family functioning and parental resiliency through community health services.
• Volunteers in MedicinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services support to community center participants.
• Agape Community HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner contributing to family functioning and health services for underserved populations.
• EA Dance CompanysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides hip hop dance classes contributing to social and emotional competence and community activities.
• A Write to Change Youth MovementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Spoken Word/Poetry classes contributing to social and emotional competence of children through creative arts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LSF Health Systems: Regional managing entity for publicly funded behavioral health services across Northeast Florida; functions as both a partner and a broader incumbent funder/governance layer above Inspire to Rise's service delivery.
• Children's Home Society of Florida: Large statewide nonprofit operating child welfare, adoption, and family preservation services across Florida; comparable in mission and supervised visitation/parenting education but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• River Region Human Services: Jacksonville behavioral health and substance abuse treatment nonprofit serving adults and youth, with comparable wraparound service design and similar referral partnerships with courts, schools, and child welfare.
• Youth Crisis Center: Jacksonville-based nonprofit providing youth-focused behavioral health, crisis stabilization, and family services—directly overlapping the INSPIRED Youth (IY) Prevention & Recovery Day Program target segment.
• Family Support Services of North Florida: North Florida child welfare and family preservation nonprofit operating from Clay County (FSS Nassau Service Center hosts Inspire to Rise); directly comparable in supervised visitation, parenting education, and dependency case support services.
• Community Rehabilitation Center: Jacksonville-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, psychosocial rehabilitation, and substance abuse services; directly comparable to Inspire to Rise's psychosocial rehabilitation classes and counseling offerings.
• Clay Behavioral Health Center: Clay County, Florida community mental health and substance abuse provider directly serving the same Fleming Island catchment as Inspire to Rise's Clay County office; comparable scope and licensing profile.
• Stewart-Marchman Act Behavioral Healthcare: Florida-based nonprofit offering substance abuse, mental health, and prevention services across multiple counties; comparable multi-site integrated care model and federal/state grant funding profile.
• Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC): Jacksonville-based behavioral health nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, substance abuse, and psychiatric services; comparable clinical service mix and Medicaid/insurance billing model.
• Gateway Community Services: Jacksonville-based nonprofit providing substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and primary care—directly comparable to Inspire to Rise's RISE and INSPIRED Youth programs in the same metro and target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspire-to-rise-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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