Southwest Behavioral Health Services

Name

Southwest Behavioral Health Services

Legal name

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Inc.

Website

https://sbhservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Severe Behavior Treatment & Crisis/De-escalation Services (ABA) (EDAKAHAK), Behavioral Health Adult Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HSABANAG)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Substance abuse treatment
• Outpatient psychiatric services
• Integrated primary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid/AHCCCS Services: Federally and state-funded healthcare program payments for behavioral health services provided to eligible individuals
2. Medicare Services: Federal health insurance program payments for services covered under Social Security Act Part B
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Integrated health care services provided at discounted rates for patients without healthcare coverage based on family size and income, potentially including nominal or no charge
4. Government Contracts: Contracts with state and county governments for behavioral health services, crisis response, and prevention programs
5. Value-Based Care Contracts: Performance-based contracting arrangements with integrated care organizations
6. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, including Arizona Charitable Tax Credit donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated behavioral health and primary care services across Arizona through 16 outpatient clinics, 4 opioid treatment programs, 2 inpatient crisis units, school-based programs, residential settings, and supportive housing. Its service lines span outpatient mental health counseling, psychiatric care, substance abuse and opioid replacement therapy, autism services, residential and community-based care, crisis stabilization, and primary care under one whole-person care model.

Product overview

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) is a statewide nonprofit behavioral health organization offering an integrated, whole-person care model that combines primary care, mental health, and substance abuse services. The portfolio consists of core clinical service lines — Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Crisis, Residential, Community Living, Housing, Day Treatment, Opiate Treatment, Prevention, School-Based Services, Autism Services, Crisis Services, and Southwest Family Medicine (primary care) — supported by special programs including DrugFreeAzKids, the Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE), and the Dr. Bob Bohanske Center for Clinical Excellence. The Bohanske Center houses the APA-accredited Doctoral Psychology Training Program, the Training Institute (offering NBCC and APA CE credits via the Teachable online platform), the College of Wellness (positive psychology-based recovery college), and Quality Management Learning & Development. The organization operates 16 outpatient clinics, 4 opioid treatment clinics, 2 inpatient units, and multiple residential and housing facilities across Arizona, serving approximately 9,000 individuals per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE): Comprehensive autism spectrum disorder services including psychiatric services, diagnostics, medication management, focused ABA, family therapy, residential and community-based social groups. Designated as Center of Excellence by Mercy Care, Arizona Complete Health, and Molina Healthcare.
• Southwest Family Medicine
• Dr. Bob Bohanske Center for Clinical Excellence
• DrugFreeAzKids
• InSHAPE

Products and services

• Outpatient Clinics

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 9,000 individuals per month
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sias University (China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership established in 2010 for consultation, training and education collaboration
• University of WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership/collaboration
• Northeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership/collaboration
• University of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership/collaboration
• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnerships/collaborations; ASU School of Social Work partnership; ASU Psychology Supervisor Training Consortium
• Argosy UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership/collaboration
• Glendale Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership/collaboration
• Midwestern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining institute partnership for doctoral psychology training programs
• Northern Arizona UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership; NAU C-CART grant studying impact of care with indigenous people; psychology practicum training
• Health Choice Integrated CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBegan 3-way value based contracting in 2016; SMI services partnership
• Southwest Human DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort for Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE)
• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding provided for Southwest Autism Center of Excellence
• Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding provided for Southwest Autism Center of Excellence; Mercy Care designated SB&H as Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence in 2023
• Kelly King, PhD (UC Davis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on The Cultural Behaviors in Counseling and Supervision study (2022-2023)
• MATFORCEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for National Recovery Month and Prescott Recovery Celebration
• Milton H. Erickson FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining Institute partnership for continuing education
• Northern Arizona University C-CARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-CART grant studying impact of care with indigenous people

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Bridges, Inc. Arizona-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering integrated mental health, substance use, and primary care services across multiple sites. Directly comparable to SB&H in mission, Arizona footprint, payer mix (AHCCCS), and integrated care model.
• Horizon Health and Wellness: Arizona-based nonprofit community health and behavioral health provider serving Pinal, Gila, Maricopa, and Yuma counties. Closely comparable in scale, integrated primary care + behavioral health model, and AHCCCS contract exposure.
• Lifewell Behavioral Wellness: Arizona-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and recovery services for adults with SMI and substance use disorders. Comparable in residential/housing portfolio, SMI focus, and AHCCCS funding.
• Valle del Sol: Arizona-based Latino-focused behavioral health and primary care nonprofit with integrated care model. Comparable in size, AHCCCS payer mix, integrated primary/behavioral services, and community-based service delivery.
• RI International (Recovery Innovations International): Behavioral health nonprofit specializing in crisis services, peer support, and recovery-oriented care, with significant Arizona operations. Comparable in crisis stabilization services and recovery model approach.
• Partners in Recovery: Arizona-based outpatient behavioral health provider serving AHCCCS members with mental health and substance use services. Comparable in scale, Arizona geography, and Medicaid-funded outpatient model.

Broad incumbents

• Banner Health: One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. with deep Arizona presence including Banner University Health Care. Overlaps with SB&H as a health plan partner and as a competitor expanding behavioral health and integrated care services.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit behavioral health provider operating across multiple states with autism, mental health, and child welfare services. Comparable as a large nonprofit behavioral health operator with autism center of excellence and integrated services.
• Centerstone: National nonprofit behavioral health and integrated care provider operating across multiple states. Comparable in integrated mental health, substance use, and primary care delivery under value-based contracts with state Medicaid programs.

Regional players

• Bayless Healthcare: Arizona-based integrated healthcare provider offering primary care, behavioral health, and addiction services. Comparable in Arizona footprint and integrated care model, though somewhat smaller scale than SB&H.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sbhservices
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SBHServices
• Facebookfacebook.com/southwest-behavioral-health-services-130926760310164
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwest-behavioral-health-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/southwest_behavioral

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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