The Holman Group

What The Holman Group does

The Holman Group, Inc. is a privately held managed behavioral health care and employee assistance program (EAP) provider founded in 1979 and headquartered in Canoga Park, California. The company delivers a unified platform spanning integrated behavioral health care plans, configurable EAP benefit models (3, 5, 6, 8+ free sessions or telephonic-only), 24/7/365 crisis response (Crisis+Connect), workplace wellness, drug testing and regulatory compliance, and work/life services such as LifeSolutions, ElderSolutions, and an Identity Theft Program. Underlying technology includes the QuickCap Provider Portal for claims, eligibility, and provider directory management, Change Healthcare decision support for utilization review, Language Line Services for 160+ language interpretation, and a Wellness-Connect online portal and mobile app. The company serves employer clients, unions and trusts, Medi-Cal and Medicare Advantage health plans, and brokers/benefits advisors, with a nationwide network of more than 15,000 licensed clinicians and facilities and 500,000+ members under managed care.

The Holman Group is California Knox-Keene licensed (since 1985) and URAC accredited (since 2015) across Health Network, Utilization Management, and Credentials Verification Organization categories, creating a durable regulatory foundation for serving government payers and commercial self-insured employers. The company is founder/family-owned, with Elizabeth Holman as President and Ron Holman as CEO, and operates without disclosed external institutional investors. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise field sales with dedicated Clinical Account Managers, a dedicated broker portal, and direct contracts with health plans. The business model combines subscription/recurring revenue (EAP PEPM administrative fees, per-session arrangements) with managed services revenue (ASO behavioral health carve-outs, Medi-Cal/Medicare managed care) and professional services revenue (CISM, training, drug testing). Pricing is custom and quote-based, with annual billing, and no public pricing tiers are disclosed. Strategic activity in recent years has centered on productization and brand extension rather than M&A, with the 2022 Level Forward partnership for a narrative-based Employee Education Program as the most visible new initiative.

Name

The Holman Group

Legal name

The Holman Group, Inc.

Website

https://holmangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Holman Group is a privately held, California-licensed and URAC-accredited managed behavioral health care and EAP provider founded in 1979, serving employers, unions, trusts, and Medi-Cal/Medicare plans through a nationwide network of 15,000+ clinicians and 500,000+ members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Behavioral Healthcare

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324)

akta.pro primary industry

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Management (HLAEAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Worksite Financial Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (FSAIAMAN), Wellbeing, Mental Health & Employee Assistance (EAP) (BPACAPAO)

Keywords

• Employee assistance programs
• Managed behavioral health
• EAP services
• Behavioral health plans
• Crisis response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services: Comprehensive EAP plans offered to employers with various session models (3, 5, 6, 8 or more free sessions) or telephonic-only models. Revenue generated through per-employee-per-month (PEPM) administrative fees or per-session arrangements.
2. Managed Behavioral Health Care Plans: Mental health and substance use carve-outs and managed care plans for employers, trusts, and health plans. Includes inpatient, outpatient, and integrated behavioral health care services. Revenue generated through administrative services only (ASO) arrangements or carved-out benefit management.
3. Crisis Response and Standalone Services: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), workplace crisis response, employee training and coaching, drug testing and regulatory compliance services offered as standalone programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Holman Group provides managed behavioral health care and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to employer clients, unions, trusts, Medi-Cal and Medicare plans. Services include mental health and substance use treatment, 24/7 crisis support, counseling sessions, work/life balance referrals, drug testing, and workplace wellness programs, delivered through a nationwide network of over 15,000 licensed clinicians and facilities.

Product overview

The Holman Group operates a unified behavioral health platform offering comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and managed Behavioral Health Care Plans. The core portfolio includes integrated behavioral health care, 24/7 crisis support via Crisis+Connect, workplace wellness services, and drug testing & regulatory compliance. Supporting services include the QuickCap Provider Portal for network management, LifeSolutions for work-life referrals, ElderSolutions for senior care support, and a New Employee Education Program. The platform serves employers, unions, trusts, Medi-Cal and Medicare plans with a nationwide network of over 15,000 licensed clinicians and facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crisis+Connect: Portfolio of services focused on crisis response including emergency response, mental first aid, on-site and on-call crisis counselors, planning and prevention.
• LifeSolutions
• ElderSolutions
• Identity Theft Program
• Wellness-Connect
• Fraud Resolution Program

Products and services

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs customized for employer clients, providing 24/7 crisis support, confidential assessment, referral, and counseling services with configurable session counts (3, 5, 6, 8 or more free sessions) or telephonic-only model.
• Behavioral Health Care Plans Mental health management, counseling, and crisis response plans that can be integrated with an EAP, offered as a stand-alone plan, or as a carve-out. Covers mental health and substance abuse services.
• Integrated Behavioral Health Care Plans Managed care program covering over 500,000 members for Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial partners. Includes live first answer 24/7 crisis support, nationwide network of over 15,000 licensed clinicians, claims payment processing, utilization review, case management, and dedicated account management.
• Crisis+Connect Portfolio of crisis response services including emergency response, mental first aid, on-site and on-call crisis counselors, planning and prevention, and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services.
• Workplace Wellness Services Full complement of mental health services including counseling, training, coaching, and drug compliance for ongoing support programs or as needed by employer clients.
• 24/7 Crisis Support Nationwide 24-hour crisis line available 365 days a year with specially trained Care Access Specialists connecting callers with licensed staff counselors, including multilingual interpreter services in 160+ languages and Spanish-speaking specialists.
• Work/Life Balance Services Suite of services including Community Referrals Program, LifeSolutions Enhanced Referrals, ElderSolutions for seniors and family caregivers, and Identity Theft Program to address work/life balance needs.
• Workplace Crisis Response Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services including on-site demobilizations, debriefings, defusings, post-debriefing follow-up, and pre-incident stress recognition and management training.
• Employee Training & Coaching Proactive seminars promoting healthy employees and work environment including substance abuse awareness, nutrition, stress education, parent effectiveness training, smoking/alcohol/drug seminars, coping with change, conflict handling, embracing diversity, and reaching goals.
• Drug Testing & Regulatory Compliance Urinalysis screenings and full drug and alcohol testing services in accordance with Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, and other safety-sensitive regulations. Includes pre-employment, post-accident, for cause, return-to-work contract, follow-up testing, and substance abuse awareness training.
• New Employee Education Program Employee education and training program partnered with entertainment company Level Forward using award-winning films, plays, and musicals. Topics include mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, cultural diversity, multi-generational workforce, and teamwork.
• Provider Network Licensed and credentialed nationwide network of over 15,000 contracted providers and facilities including Master's and PhD clinicians, Autism and ABA providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, MDs, DOs, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospital (PHP), Residential Treatment Centers (RTC), inpatient hospital stays, and acute hospital detox.
• Organizational Development Interventions Organizational development interventions for change management including mergers, acquisitions, right-sizing, and strategic handling of HR issues.
• Holman Group Services Comprehensive behavioral health and substance use services including Employee Assistance Programs, 24/7/365 Crisis Response, Work/Life & Concierge, Legal & Financial Services, Eldercare & Childcare Support, Employee Training & Coaching, Drug Testing & Regulatory Compliance, and Management Referrals & Coaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed care for over 500,000 members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Level ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Entertainment company partnership for innovative Employee Education Program. The partnership provides actionable learning programming based on Award-winning films, plays, and musicals, hosted by trained facilitators. The program covers topics including Mental Health Awareness, Substance Abuse Prevention, Cultural Diversity, Multi-Generational Workforce, and Teamwork in the Workplace with interactive discussions, break-out groups, and participation by programming creators.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ComPsych Corporation: Largest pure-play EAP and behavioral health services provider in the US, offering employer-sponsored EAPs, managed behavioral health, and work-life services. Highly comparable to Holman in service mix, customer type (employers), and 24/7 telephonic access model.
• Optum Behavioral Health (UnitedHealth Group): Largest US managed behavioral health organization, serving commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid members via a national provider network. Directly comparable to Holman's managed behavioral health and EAP offerings for employer and government plans.
• Magellan Health (Centene): Major MBHO providing behavioral health managed care, EAP, and specialty health programs to health plans, employers, and government agencies. Directly comparable in scope across Medicaid/Medicare and commercial lines.
• Carelon Behavioral Health (Elevance Health): Formerly Beacon Health Options; managed behavioral health organization serving commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare members. Comparable to Holman across ASO behavioral health, EAP-adjacent services, and government plan administration.
• Evernorth Behavioral Health (Cigna): Cigna's health services portfolio including behavioral health and EAP offerings for employer-sponsored plans. Comparable to Holman in employer channel, ASO carve-outs, and utilization management capabilities.
• Aetna Behavioral Health (CVS Health): Integrated behavioral health benefit management within a major national payer, serving employer-sponsored and Medicare populations. Comparable to Holman's managed care book and network-leveraging model.

Emerging players

• Spring Health: Digital-first mental health and EAP platform serving employers with measurement-based care and self-serve onboarding. Overlaps with Holman's EAP business but differentiates on digital UX and data-driven outcomes.
• Lyra Health: Digital-first EAP and mental health provider serving enterprise employers. Comparable to Holman's EAP offering in target customer but competes on modern app-based delivery and rapid therapy access.
• Modern Health: Global mental health platform for employers combining EAP, therapy, coaching, and self-guided content. Comparable to Holman's EAP and work-life portfolio but delivered through a digital-first model.

Broad incumbents

• Sentara Health Plans: Integrated health system with an insurance arm that offers behavioral health and EAP-adjacent services primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to Holman in offering breadth but operates under a payer/provider model rather than a standalone MBHO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theholmangroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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