Horizon House

What Horizon House does

Horizon House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and homeless services organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1953 by a group of Quakers. It operates across four Pennsylvania counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks) and the state of Delaware, delivering services through outpatient clinics, group homes, supported and life-sharing residential settings, mobile psychiatric rehabilitation teams, and street outreach. The organization's service portfolio spans over a dozen programs including Behavioral Health Services, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Community Residential Living, Life Sharing, Supported Living, Wellness Alliance, Project HEALTH, Clubhouse-Providence House, and Representative Payee Services, serving adults with serious mental illness, adults with IDD, individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, and people experiencing homelessness. Service delivery relies on evidence-based practices such as the Clubhouse Model, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and the InSHAPE wellness program rather than proprietary technology platforms.

Revenue is generated primarily through Pennsylvania Department of Human Services contracts, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, and Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) funding, supplemented by donations, foundation grants, and special events including an annual golf outing that exceeded $115,000 in fundraising. Referrals flow through Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Delaware County Base Service Units, healthcare providers, and self-referrals, with a partnership network that includes Mission First Housing Group, Saint Joseph's University, Penn Medicine Cancer Institute, Delaware Valley Community Health / Fairmount Primary Care, the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies, and Ricoh USA. The organization holds CARF International accreditations for Residential Treatment in Pennsylvania and Assertive Community Treatment, Case Management, and Group Homes in Delaware, and is led by President and CEO Jeff Wilush, with Dr. Ralph Aquila as Medical Director (appointed November 2021). Its headquarters, New Market West at 5901 Market Street, was developed in partnership with Mission First Housing Group in 2018 and has subsequently become a venue for federally funded 5G broadband infrastructure and digital literacy programming.

Name

Horizon House

Legal name

Horizon House, Inc.

Website

https://hhinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Horizon House is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and homeless services across four Pennsylvania counties and Delaware, funded primarily through state human services contracts and Medicaid reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health rehabilitation
• Developmental disabilities support
• Homeless outreach services
• Community psychiatric care

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid Reimbursement: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health provider, Horizon House receives funding through government contracts, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement for behavioral health services, and state human services funding. Services are largely funded through public healthcare programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Horizon House generates revenue through donations, special events (annual golf outings), and grants from foundations. The organization accepts charitable contributions through its website donation portal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Horizon House is a nonprofit behavioral health and human services organization delivering a continuum of care to adults across three service divisions: Behavioral Health Services (psychiatric rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, residential treatment, peer support, housing and supported living, and representative payee services), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services (community residential living, life sharing, supported living, and specialized supports), and Homeless Services (emergency housing, outreach, and permanent housing placement). Services are delivered through outpatient clinics, residential facilities, and mobile community-based teams across four Pennsylvania counties and the state of Delaware.

Product overview

Horizon House is a not-for-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of human services across three main divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services, and Homeless Services. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected programs including residential treatment, outpatient services, community-based care, psychiatric rehabilitation, and housing support. Services are delivered through multiple modalities including site-based programs, mobile services, and community integration initiatives across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services for adults including community-based treatment, outpatient services, residential treatment, peer support, employment and education services, housing and supported living, representative payee services, and psychiatric rehabilitation. For adults with serious mental illness in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
• Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services Therapeutic, home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including residential options (Community Residential Living, Supported Living, Life Sharing) and specialized supports. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
• Homeless Services Services for homeless individuals including emergency housing, homeless support and outreach, and housing assistance programs. For homeless adults and families in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties (Pennsylvania) and Delaware state.
• Representative Payee Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 participants earned degrees or post-secondary certifications through Education Plus program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Community College of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Partnership for 5G antenna tower installation atop New Market West. The project, funded by a grant from the US Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration, aims to bridge the digital gap in West Philadelphia through expanded broadband access and digital literacy education.
• Mission First Housing GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2018Partnership for development of New Market West headquarters at 59th and Market Street. Mission First Housing Group is expert at arranging complex financing for development and construction of mixed-use properties including affordable housing, childcare, and retail.
• Saint Joseph's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile health clinic partnership conducting community health events and screenings at churches and community locations in Philadelphia. Saint Joseph's University contributes healthcare professionals and resources to health fairs.
• Penn Medicine Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint mobile health clinic events with Saint Joseph's University providing cancer screenings and mental health screenings in South Philadelphia communities. Partnership provides direct healthcare access to underserved populations.
• The JourneycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with Peer Recovery Center in Delaware for events including TLC in the Park, donation distributions, and community outreach. The Journey provides donations and collaborative event support serving nearly 500 people during partnership activities.
• Mural Arts PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedication of two murals in Strawberry Mansion section of North Philadelphia inspired by Susquehanna Park participants. Project supported by grant from City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
• Ricoh USAminorGTM or Marketing Partner#RicohFeeds program: Ricoh employees volunteer and donate non-perishable food items to Horizon House locations throughout the region to help fight hunger and food insecurity among participants.
• Philadelphia Eagles / Philadelphia Insurance CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRed Zone Community Partner program recognizing Horizon House at Eagles games. Philadelphia Insurance Companies serves as sponsor facilitating recognition of Horizon House's community work at major sporting events.
• Philadelphia Flyers / Philadelphia Insurance CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlyers Community Teammate recognition program honoring Horizon House staff members at Flyers games. Philadelphia Insurance Companies facilitates selection and recognition of staff for community service.
• PhillyLove / Networks for TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership recognizing Developmental Services staff with PhillyLove Awards for dedicated service during COVID-19 pandemic. Recognition ceremony held at New Market West headquarters.
• Delaware Valley Community Health / Fairmount Primary Care Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing coordinated medical and behavioral health care at Horizon House, 120 South 30th Street, Philadelphia. Focus on supporting individuals in living longer, healthier lives through integration of primary care and mental health services. Sliding fee schedule available for underinsured/uninsured.
• State of Pennsylvania Department of Human ServicesflagshipOthersState agency providing funding, regulatory oversight, and policy direction for human services. Secretary Ted Dallas met with Horizon House and community in 2016 regarding affordable housing, staff wages, funding, and healthcare access.
• Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)flagshipOthersCity commissioner Dr. Arthur Evans presented on Population Health approach to improve community health status. Partnership focuses on wellness as integral part of services with system-wide health approach.
• BNI (Business Network International) Main Line I ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBNI members provide donations of winter coats, school supplies, and beauty products through Givers Gain philosophy. David Kauffman connects Horizon House with community resources through BNI network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project HOME: Philadelphia non-profit focused on breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty through housing, employment, and healthcare. Direct peer for Horizon House's homeless services division, with comparable emergency housing, outreach, and supportive housing models.
• Merakey: Large non-profit operating behavioral health, IDD, and autism services with significant Pennsylvania presence. Comparable in residential/group home models, Medicaid funding dependence, and CARF accreditation, with broader multi-state scale.
• Resources for Human Development (RHD): Philadelphia-based non-profit providing behavioral health, IDD, and homeless services across multiple states. Directly comparable to Horizon House in mission, service mix (residential, outpatient, supported living), funding model (Medicaid/government contracts), and regional footprint.
• Penndel Mental Health Services: Bucks County, PA-based behavioral health provider serving adults with mental illness and IDD. Comparable in outpatient, residential, and case management services, and in dependence on Pennsylvania county behavioral health contracts.
• NHS Human Services (Aurora Behavioral Health): Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic non-profit operating behavioral health, IDD, and autism residential and community programs. Comparable in residential group home operations, government funding, and CARF accreditation standards.
• COMHAR: Philadelphia non-profit providing behavioral health, IDD, and HIV services with residential, outpatient, and community-based programs. Closely comparable to Horizon House in geographic market, service portfolio, Medicaid funding, and CARF-accredited operations.
• Elwyn: Pennsylvania-based non-profit providing IDD and behavioral health services including residential, day programs, and supported living. Direct peer given overlapping residential and life-sharing service models, Pennsylvania concentration, and government reimbursement structure.

Regional players

• Bethesda Project: Philadelphia-based non-profit providing emergency housing, shelter, and supportive services for homeless adults. Comparable to Horizon House's homeless services pillar in mission and Philadelphia-only footprint, though narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Fountain House: New York City-based originator of the Clubhouse Model for adults with serious mental illness, and former employer of Horizon House's new Medical Director Dr. Ralph Aquila. Comparable in evidence-based Clubhouse psychiatric rehabilitation model, peer support emphasis, and government/non-profit funding mix.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National non-profit operating residential, educational, and behavioral health programs for individuals with IDD, autism, and behavioral health needs. Comparable in residential care delivery, Medicaid/IDD funding model, and CARF accreditation, with significantly larger geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/horizonhouseinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonhouseinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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