Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness

What Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness does

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness, operating legally as Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center, is a private nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in December 1972 and headquartered at 19990 Governors Highway in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The organization operates 35+ service locations across 9 Illinois counties, including 23 community health centers, and serves approximately 120,000 children and adults annually with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. Operations are organized around three core service lines: (1) Healthcare Services encompassing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, family planning, men's health, behavioral health, care coordination, and telehealth; (2) Community Support Services including crisis intervention (CCBYS), Cook County juvenile reporting centers, parent support programs, workforce development, and supportive housing; and (3) Child Wellness programs delivered under contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), including HealthWorks, the Integrated Care Center (ICC), and the Step Down program.

The integrated care model coordinates physical health, behavioral health, and social support services through athenahealth patient portal and telehealth platforms, with telehealth visits growing approximately 20% annually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Integrated Care Center in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood is a residential stabilization facility for DCFS-involved youth producing documented outcomes including a 47% reduction in hospitalizations after two weeks of placement, a 68% reduction in acts of aggression, and a 95% reduction in elopements. Aunt Martha's has held continuous Joint Commission accreditation since 1997, maintains HIPAA-covered entity status, and is recognized as a HRSA National Quality Leader for five consecutive years through 2021, ranking #7 in quality among all 45 Illinois FQHCs and #2 among peer organizations in 2020, with cost per patient approximately 50% below the national FQHC average.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: Medicaid reimbursement for covered clinical services, federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state contracts with Illinois DCFS and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for programs such as CCBYS, WIC, and Healthy Families America, managed-care and payer partnerships, and charitable donations. The organization serves uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay. Leadership is led by President and CEO Raúl Garza with Dr. Charles Barron serving as Chief Medical Officer; the organization is governed by a Board of Directors and has no parent company, venture, or private equity ownership.

Name

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness

Legal name

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center

Website

https://auntmarthas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1972, operating 35+ centers across 9 Illinois counties and serving approximately 120,000 children and adults annually via integrated primary care, behavioral health, DCFS child welfare, and community support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Behavioral health services
• Child welfare programs
• Primary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia Fields

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FQHC Medicaid Reimbursement: Federally Qualified Health Center receiving Medicaid reimbursement for covered services including primary care, behavioral health, and dental services
2. Government Grants (HRSA): Federal funding from Health Resources and Services Administration as a federally qualified health center
3. DCFS Child Welfare Contracts: State contracts for child welfare services including HealthWorks, supportive services, Integrated Care Center, and crisis intervention programs
4. Community Support Services: Services funded through Illinois Department of Human Services including CCBYS, WIC, Healthy Families America home visiting programs
5. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting community health and wellness programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating more than 35 centers across 9 Illinois counties, delivering integrated healthcare (primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, and telehealth), community support services (crisis intervention, parent support, workforce development, supportive housing), and child welfare programs for DCFS-involved youth through the Integrated Care Center, Step Down Program, HealthWorks, and Cook County Reporting Centers. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay and are billed primarily through Medicaid reimbursement, federal HRSA grants, and Illinois state agency contracts.

Product overview

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprehensive health and human services organization operating as a multi-product platform. The organization offers three core service lines: (1) Healthcare Services including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and telehealth; (2) Community Support Services including crisis intervention (CCBYS), youth reporting centers, parent support programs, workforce development, and supportive housing; and (3) Child Wellness Programs serving youth in the Illinois DCFS system through HealthWorks, the Integrated Care Center (ICC), and Step Down programs. Additional offerings include the am4you patient navigation platform, Medicaid Resource Center, and WIC nutrition assistance. The integrated care model coordinates physical health, behavioral health, and social support services to address comprehensive patient needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% decrease in youth hospitalization after 2 weeks of ICC placement
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 August 2022Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois granted nearly $2 million to health and wellness organizations including Aunt Martha's to support community health initiatives.
• Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2022Collaboration to increase access to primary care and mental health services in Portage Park and Belmont-Cragin neighborhoods of Chicago. Aunt Martha's services integrated into LSSI's Portage Cragin Counseling Center, combining primary care, nursing, and psychiatry with counseling and therapy services under a value-based care model.
• Meridian Health PlanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2020Partnership to screen 1,000 residents for COVID-19 in Chicago Heights and Kankakee areas, providing testing access to underserved communities during pandemic.
• SwedishAmericanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2017Partnership focusing on primary care, mental health, and women's health services with Aunt Martha's clinic opening at SwedishAmerican facilities in Rockford, Illinois.
• Chicago-Cook Workforce PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development services connecting job seekers with employers through vocational training, resume assistance, interview skills, and financial literacy programs.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for community support services including CCBYS crisis intervention, WIC nutrition program, and Healthy Families America home visiting programs.
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing child welfare services including HealthWorks medical services, supportive services, Integrated Care Center, and crisis intervention for foster youth.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ACCESS Community Health Network: One of the largest FQHC networks in Illinois, operating dozens of community health centers in the Chicago region. Closely comparable to Aunt Martha's in FQHC scale, multi-site operating model, and integrated primary/behavioral care delivery.
• Erie Family Health Centers: A large Chicago-area FQHC operating across multiple counties in Illinois, providing primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to underserved populations. Highly comparable to Aunt Martha's in scale, FQHC designation, integrated care model, and Medicaid/uninsured patient base.
• Heartland Health Centers: Chicago-area FQHC delivering primary care, behavioral health, and dental services across multiple sites. Directly comparable to Aunt Martha's in Illinois FQHC operating model and underserved patient focus.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and community services with a focus on LGBTQ+ and underserved populations. Comparable to Aunt Martha's as an Illinois FQHC with integrated medical and social services.
• PCC Community Wellness Center: Chicago-area FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and family services across multiple sites. Comparable to Aunt Martha's in scale, Illinois FQHC designation, and community health mission.
• Lawndale Christian Health Center: Chicago FQHC serving West Side communities with primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and community support. Closely comparable to Aunt Martha's in FQHC model, integrated care delivery, and Medicaid-driven revenue mix.
• Esperanza Health Centers: Chicago Southwest Side FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, and community programs. Comparable to Aunt Martha's as an Illinois FQHC serving predominantly Medicaid and uninsured Latino/underserved populations.

Emerging players

• Rosecrance Health Network: Illinois-based behavioral health and substance use provider serving youth and families, including DCFS-involved populations. Comparable to Aunt Martha's ICC and behavioral health programs, though Rosecrance focuses more narrowly on behavioral health.
• Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI): Illinois social services organization that partnered with Aunt Martha's in 2022 to deliver integrated care. Comparable as a community-based provider delivering counseling, housing, and youth services in overlapping Illinois geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Oak Street Health: Value-based primary care provider (now part of CVS Health) focused on Medicare and Medicaid patients, with significant Illinois presence. Comparable to Aunt Martha's in primary care delivery to Medicaid populations but operates at a much larger, multi-state scale under a different value-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/auntmarthas
• Facebookfacebook.com/auntmarthas

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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