Mid-Ohio Psychological Services

What Mid-Ohio Psychological Services does

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services (MOPS) is a nonprofit behavioral health agency founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lancaster, Ohio, that provides mental health, substance use, and psychiatric diagnostic services across four Ohio counties (Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, and Delaware). The agency delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, substance use treatment, case management (CPST and TBS), prevention services, and specialized programs including an Aggression Management Program, a Sexually Abusive Behavior Program certified by the Ohio Department of Youth Services, and formal assessment services. Service delivery is multi-modal, combining in-person visits at four physical offices, HIPAA-secure telehealth via Microsoft Teams (restricted to Ohio residents), school-based services within Lancaster City Schools, and behavioral health integration embedded within three pediatric primary care practices.

The underlying technology stack is vendor-supplied rather than proprietary: AthenaOne serves as the EHR and patient portal (replacing a legacy system), Microsoft Teams provides the telehealth video layer, and the agency is integrated with Ohio state Medicaid technology systems including OhioRISE, Ohio CANS, MITS, OMES, and OBHIS for claims, clinical documentation, and behavioral health information exchange. Credentials and certifications — CARF International accreditation, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services certification, ODYS certification, HIPAA, and ADA — provide the regulatory and payer-access foundation.

MOPS is funded through a diversified mix of insurance reimbursement (commercial carriers plus six Medicaid managed care plans), Medicare, self-pay (including non-insurance-covered Personal Growth Counseling), sliding scale funding from The Columbus Foundation and the Fairfield ADAMH Board, and grants from United Way Fairfield County and the Fairfield County ADAMH Board. Pricing is published and structured on a per-hour or per-session basis (e.g., $130-$175 per hour for individual psychotherapy, $230 per psychiatric evaluation, $1,500+ for full psychological evaluations). The go-to-market is a sales-led hybrid: self-referral, provider referral, integrated care referrals from pediatric practices, and school-based channels, supplemented by community outreach (32 events attended in 2024) and a Parenting Series community education program.

Name

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services

Legal name

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc.

Website

https://mopsohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services is a nonprofit behavioral health agency operating four Ohio offices and statewide telehealth, delivering mental health, substance use, and psychiatric diagnostic services to children, adults, and families across Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, and Delaware Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forensic & Correctional Behavioral Health Services (HLAFACAM), Severe Behavior Treatment & Crisis/De-escalation Services (ABA) (EDAKAHAK)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Behavioral health care
• Substance abuse treatment
• Psychiatric evaluation
• Telehealth counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: MOPS accepts multiple insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid plans (Aetna MyCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Molina), and others. Revenue generated through claims submitted to insurance carriers for covered services.
2. Medicaid and Medicare: Billing for services provided to Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries through various managed care plans and government programs
3. Self-Pay: Self-pay clients pay by cash, credit card, or check at the beginning of each session. Personal Growth Counseling services are not covered by insurance and require out-of-pocket payment.
4. Sliding Scale Funding: Sliding scale funding for Franklin and Fairfield County residents provided through The Columbus Foundation and Fairfield ADAMH Board partnership to increase access to services
5. Government Contracts and Grants: Funding from United Way Fairfield County and Fairfield County ADAMH Board supports service delivery and community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services (MOPS) is a nonprofit behavioral health agency that delivers mental health, substance abuse, and psychiatric diagnostic services to Ohio residents. The organization provides psychiatric evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, case management, substance use disorder treatment, school-based counseling, and integrated behavioral health services delivered in-office, via telehealth (Microsoft Teams), and through partnerships with pediatric practices and schools across four Ohio counties.

Product overview

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services (MOPS) is a behavioral health agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of mental health and substance abuse services across Ohio. The organization operates through multiple locations providing a unified service model that integrates core clinical services (psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, telehealth, case management, and substance abuse treatment) with specialized programs (Behavioral Health Integration, School-Based Care, Aggression Management, and Sexually Abusive Behavior Program). Services are delivered through in-person sessions and via Microsoft Teams telehealth platform, with patient management through AthenaOne. The agency also provides community education through its Parenting Series program and maintains formal assessment services for various diagnostic needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations and Psychological Testing Comprehensive diagnostic assessments including psychiatric evaluations, screening, and psychological testing to guide treatment services and provide information for external parties such as physicians, attorneys, courts, and Social Security.
• Individual and Family Psychotherapy (Counseling) Therapeutic services provided in individual, family, or group settings designed to help clients find solutions to problems, including personal growth counseling for various life areas such as couples counseling, grief, and stress management.
• Telehealth Services Behavioral health services delivered via interactive video technology (Microsoft Teams) allowing clients to receive counseling sessions remotely from within Ohio, maintaining HIPAA security compliance.
• Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Community-based and office-based case management and therapeutic mentoring services designed to help clients transfer therapeutic learning to daily habits, focusing on social interaction, communication, and independent living skills.
• Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services Outpatient assessment, individual/group counseling, and case management for substance use disorders, providing low-intensity treatment using best practices models sensitive to cognitive differences and varying levels of willingness to change.
• Consultation Services Formal and systematic information exchange between the agency and external parties directed toward developing and improving individualized service plans and mental health service delivery techniques.
• Prevention Services Proactive, evidence-based services designed to reduce individual, family, and environmental risk factors and increase resiliency through a collaborative team approach.
• Behavioral Health Integration Integrated behavioral health care provided within medical settings, with mental health clinicians joining medical providers to address emotional, behavioral, and social needs of children, adolescents, and families.
• School-Based Care Mental health counseling and prevention services delivered within school environments, helping children overcome problems, manage relationships, and improve academic performance.
• Aggression Management Program Specialized program for managing aggression behaviors, available at varying agency locations.
• Sexually Abusive Behavior Program Program for individuals with sexually abusive behaviors, certified by Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS).
• Formal Assessment Services Various evaluation services including psychological evaluations, focal evaluations (AOD assessment, anger management assessment, ADHD assessment), and other formal assessments. Custody evaluations are not provided.
• Parenting Series Parent education training inclusive of all caregivers including parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians, offering virtual workshops, parent pep talks, resource library, and on-demand courses.
• Community Support Program Community-based support services designed to facilitate communication among various treatment providers and ensure clients' basic needs are met.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client satisfaction surveys available from 2014-2024 measuring Adult, Youth, and Parent/Guardian satisfaction with services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARC Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity partnership for providing high quality clinical care
• Fairfield ADAMH BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted mental health board providing funding and oversight for Fairfield County services; provides sliding scale funding through partnership
• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing certification and regulatory oversight for mental health and addiction services
• Nationwide Children's Hospital - Partners for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for clinical care coordination
• The Ohio CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association membership providing advocacy and networking for mental health providers
• Human Service Chamber of Franklin CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association membership for human service organizations
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership demonstrating commitment to ethical fundraising
• United Way Fairfield CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partnership through United Way providing community support resources
• The Columbus FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides sliding scale funding for Franklin and Fairfield County residents to increase access to services
• Westerville Pediatric AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated care partnership where MOPS clinicians provide behavioral health services within pediatric primary care setting
• Pediatrics Associates of LancastercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health integration partnership providing services to children, adolescents, and families in Fairfield County
• Central Ohio Primary Care-Step by Step PediatricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated behavioral health care partnership using systematic, cost-effective approach to patient-centered care
• Lancaster City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based care partnership providing mental health counseling and prevention services within the school environment
• AthenahealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of AthenaOne patient portal and clinical services management platform; transitioned from previous EHR system
• Microsoft TeamscoreTechnology or IntegrationHIPAA-secure video platform for telehealth service delivery

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OhioGuidestone: Ohio-based nonprofit behavioral health and human services organization serving multiple counties with mental health, substance use, family, and educational services — directly comparable to MOPS in mission, service portfolio, and Ohio multi-county operating model.
• Coleman Health Services: Ohio-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering outpatient mental health, substance use, case management, and integrated care across multiple counties; closely mirrors MOPS in scope, geography, and community-based service delivery.
• Talbert House: Cincinnati-headquartered Ohio nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, corrections, and community-based behavioral health services; comparable to MOPS as a regional Ohio nonprofit with similar CARF-style accreditation and ADAMH/Medicaid funding reliance.
• BrightView Health: Ohio-headquartered outpatient substance use disorder treatment provider with multiple Ohio locations, accepting Medicaid and commercial insurance; directly overlaps with MOPS on AOD/SUD services and Ohio Medicaid contracting.
• SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth): Ohio-based behavioral health and family services provider offering outpatient therapy, case management, and community-based services for youth and families; comparable to MOPS in serving children, adolescents, and families with Medicaid-funded services.
• National Youth Advocate Program: Ohio-headquartered nonprofit providing community-based mental health, behavioral, and family services across multiple states; comparable to MOPS in youth/family case management and CPST/TBS-type services under Medicaid.

Broad incumbents

• LifeStance Health: Largest publicly-traded outpatient mental health platform operating hundreds of clinics nationwide including Ohio; comparable to MOPS in delivering outpatient psychiatric and therapy services, but vastly larger, PE-backed, and technology-enabled.
• Lyra Health: National employer-focused mental health benefits provider offering in-person and virtual therapy; overlaps with MOPS's therapy and psychiatric service offerings, but operates at national scale via employer contracts rather than community-based delivery.

Emerging players

• Headway: National telehealth-enabled network that helps licensed therapists accept insurance and find clients; emerging competitive threat to MOPS's outpatient therapy intake and insurance billing operations across Ohio.
• Cerebral: National telehealth mental health platform offering therapy and medication management for anxiety, depression, and ADHD; competes with MOPS for Ohio self-pay and commercial patients seeking convenient remote behavioral health access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/midohiopsychologicalservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-ohio-psychological-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/midohiopsychologicalservices/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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