What Alvis does

Alvis, Inc. is a Columbus-headquartered, Ohio-incorporated nonprofit 501(c)(3) human services agency founded in 1966, operating Reentry Services, Behavioral Healthcare (including the Amethyst recovery program for women and children, Recovery Choices outpatient treatment in Columbus, Lima, Toledo, and Chillicothe, and Recovery Housing), IDD Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Workforce Development programs (EDGE and HIRE), and a Family & Children's Program. Across roughly 8 physical sites in 5 Ohio cities, the organization serves individuals with justice involvement, addiction and mental health challenges, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and employment barriers, using an evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment curriculum (including the CBI-Employment Curriculum from the University of Cincinnati) delivered alongside psychiatric, trauma, and recovery-housing services.

The underlying operating model is government-referral-driven: residential reentry programs require authority referrals from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Federal Bureau of Prisons, parole/probation officers, and courts; IDD placements flow through County Boards of Developmental Disabilities; outpatient and workforce services accept direct intake. Core technology is clinical and operational — case management, individualized service plans, behavioral intervention protocols, and outcomes tracking — rather than a software product. The organization holds stacked compliance credentials (American Correctional Association, CARF International, PREA, HUD, Ohio DMHAS) that gate access to correctional and Medicaid-funded contracts.

The revenue model blends government contracts and grants (Ohio DMHAS, Franklin County, municipal sources including ADAMH), philanthropic donations and foundation grants (Columbus Foundation, United Way, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, Wells Foundation, plus a recently completed $4.2M Building Hope capital campaign), and limited client service fees. Workforce development and residential programs are delivered at no client cost, while clinical behavioral health may be billed to insurance or sliding-scale arrangements. Distribution is primarily regional/Ohio-centric, reliant on supervised-release and human-services referral channels rather than direct-to-consumer sales.

Name

Alvis

Legal name

Alvis, Inc.

Website

https://alvis180.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alvis is a Columbus-headquartered nonprofit human services agency operating reentry, behavioral health, IDD, workforce development, and family programs across five Ohio cities for justice-involved individuals, those with addiction or mental health challenges, and people with developmental disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services and Behavioral Health

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), Social Skills, Play Skills & Group ABA Programs (EDAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Behavioral health treatment
• Reentry services
• Substance abuse recovery
• Workforce development
• Intellectual disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Alvis operates as a nonprofit receiving funding through government contracts and grants from federal, state, and local sources including the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Franklin County, and municipal governments.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Support: Individual donations, corporate giving, foundation grants, and planned giving through the Alvis Legacy Society. The organization operates a Building Hope campaign for capital improvements and receives support from corporate partners and community foundations.
3. Client Service Fees: Recovery Choices behavioral health treatment and workforce development services are provided at no fee to eligible clients. Some services may be billed to insurance or third-party payors for clinical treatment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alvis is a nonprofit human services agency providing integrated treatment programs for individuals with justice involvement, addiction and mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and employment barriers. The organization delivers residential and community reentry programming, behavioral healthcare (including substance abuse treatment, psychiatric services, and trauma-informed care), supported housing, IDD residential and supported living services, workforce development training (EDGE and HIRE programs), and family/children's counseling across five Ohio cities.

Product overview

Alvis is a nonprofit human services agency offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected treatment programs focused on individuals with justice involvement, addiction and mental health challenges, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The organization operates a multi-service model centered on five core service areas: Reentry Services (residential and community reentry programs), Behavioral Healthcare (including Amethyst recovery program for women, Recovery Choices outpatient treatment, and Recovery Housing), IDD Services (intellectual/developmental disabilities support), Workforce Development (EDGE and HIRE employment programs), and Family & Children's Program (supporting children of parents in treatment). Psychiatric Services provide integrated mental health and addiction medication management across all programs. Alvis serves clients in Columbus, Chillicothe, Dayton, Lima, and Toledo, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reentry Services Residential and community reentry programs helping individuals with justice involvement successfully return to communities through assessment-driven, individualized cognitive behavioral treatment, workforce development, and behavioral health services.
• Behavioral Healthcare Integrated continuum of behavioral healthcare including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, psychiatric care, and recovery support for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
• Amethyst Recovery Program Long-term, trauma-informed recovery program for women with or without children, offering client-centered addiction treatment, supportive housing, psychiatric services, mental health and trauma treatment, family services, and job readiness in a safe, sober community. Allows mothers to live with their children while in recovery.
• Recovery Choices Cognitive-behavioral treatment program providing holistic and long-term outpatient services for men and women with substance abuse issues, with locations in Columbus, Lima, Toledo, and Chillicothe offering integrative treatment and healthcare referrals.
• Recovery Housing Multiple levels of recovery housing for men and women, providing safe, supportive residential environments for individuals in recovery from substance abuse.
• IDD Services Services creating home and independence for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities including Intermediate Care Facility (Wittwer Hall), Supported Living Services, Behavior Support Services, and Psychiatric Services.
• Workforce Development Employment preparation and job placement services including EDGE (Empower Development by Gaining Employment) and HIRE programs, providing case management, skills training, GED classes, resume development, and interview preparation for individuals with barriers to employment.
• Family & Children's Program Comprehensive support for children of parents in Alvis programs including parenting education, clinical services for children, developmental assessments, prevention programming, after-school care, and family reunification activities to break cycles of generational trauma.
• Psychiatric Services Onsite and telehealth psychiatric evaluation and treatment provided by board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and addiction specialists, prescribing medications for addiction, psychiatric illness, and adjustment disorders integrated with counseling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92%+ of residential clients stay out of criminal justice system for minimum one year post-completion
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 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, key and supporting.

• City of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Columbus is a key strategic partner providing funding, political support, and referral pathways for Alvis programs. Mayor Andy Ginther has attended EDGE program graduation ceremonies. The city partners on workforce development initiatives including the EDGE (Empower Development by Gaining Employment) program and Economic Mobility Accelerators.
• Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio (WDBCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDBCO partners with Alvis on the EDGE workforce development program, providing oversight and resources to help justice-involved individuals overcome employment barriers. CEO Lisa Patt-McDaniel has participated in program kickoff events.
• Franklin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin County Board of Commissioners provides funding and support for Alvis programs. Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce has publicly acknowledged Alvis as a partner in transforming vulnerable populations and providing economic mobility opportunities.
• Columbus Urban LeaguekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Urban League collaborates with Alvis on workforce development initiatives and serves the Columbus community. The organization's Work Readiness Program has influenced Alvis' approach to employment services.
• PrimaryOne HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimaryOne Health is a community health partner that has participated in EDGE program events. Provides healthcare integration opportunities for Alvis clients.
• Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and CorrectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState corrections agency that refers individuals to Alvis residential reentry programs. Alvis works in partnership with Parole and Probation Officers and Courts throughout Ohio.
• Goodwill ColumbuskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodwill Columbus partners with the EDGE program to provide Career Bootcamp training, offering professional and personal development opportunities for program participants.
• OhioMeansJobs Columbus-Franklin CountykeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhioMeansJobs provides employment resources and connections for Alvis clients in the workforce development pipeline, helping link program graduates with job opportunities.
• Columbus State Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlvis clients in the IDD program take classes at Columbus State. The college provides educational opportunities for individuals to expand their interests and connections in the community.
• The Ohio State University College of Social WorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing academic and research collaboration opportunities. Students from the College of Social Work may complete field placements at Alvis.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CompDrug: Ohio-based nonprofit providing substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, IOP, and corrections-based programs. Comparable to Alvis's Recovery Choices and justice-involved behavioral health services.
• Chrysalis: Los Angeles-based nonprofit focused on reentry employment and behavioral health for justice-involved individuals, with documented strong recidivism outcomes. Comparable in mission, employment-first model, and outcome-oriented reentry approach.
• OhioGuidestone: Ohio-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, IDD, and community-based services across the state. Comparable to Alvis in its integrated human services model and multi-county Ohio footprint.
• Maryhaven: Central Ohio's largest addiction and behavioral health provider, offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing services. Closely comparable to Alvis's Recovery Choices, Amethyst, and Recovery Housing programs operating in the same Columbus market.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing transitional employment and workforce reentry services for people returning from incarceration. Closely comparable to Alvis's EDGE and HIRE workforce development programs in target population and methodology.
• Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Ohio: Operates the Career Bootcamp and workforce development programs that already partner with Alvis's EDGE initiative. Highly comparable in mission, target population (barriers-to-employment), and employment services model.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Operates residential reentry, recovery housing, and behavioral health programs for justice-involved populations, mirroring Alvis's residential reentry and Recovery Choices offerings. Direct competitor for state and federal reentry contracts in Ohio.
• North Central Mental Health Services (North Central State): Columbus-area behavioral health and IDD services provider offering outpatient mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services. Comparable to Alvis's behavioral health and IDD service lines within the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• CoreCivic: National private corrections and community reentry operator with substantial scale in residential reentry centers and behavioral health. Competes with Alvis for state and federal reentry contracts, though operates a far broader and more commercially focused portfolio.

Regional players

• The Buckeye Ranch: Ohio provider of behavioral health, substance use, and family services, with strong focus on youth and family programming. Comparable to Alvis's Family & Children's Program and Recovery Choices offerings, though more youth-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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