Wedgwood Christian Services

Name

Wedgwood Christian Services

Legal name

Wedgwood Christian Services

Website

https://wedgwood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Residential treatment programs
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Autism therapy services
• Trauma-focused counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Public Funding: Residential treatment services are primarily funded through contracts with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Juvenile Courts, and Community Mental Health. Referrals come with funding from these public sources. Insurance generally does not pay for residential treatment.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Counseling services accept most types of insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans. Substance use disorder treatment accepts most insurance plans. Autism Center services are in-network with Priority Health, BCBS of MI, Blue Care Network, Aetna, and Medicaid.
3. Donor Contributions and Charitable Giving: Annual fund drives, monthly giving program (Wedgwood Way Makers), planned giving through Wedgwood Foundation, one-time donations, and event fundraising support donor-funded Transforming Services including Chaplaincy, Recreation, Employment Training, Prevention Services, and Manasseh Project. The Wedgwood Foundation has dispersed approximately $3,200,000 since 1990.
4. Employment Training Program Revenue: Community clients pay for services including car detailing, landscaping, lawn services, upholstery, and woodshop products (picnic tables, corn hole games, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, bird houses). Products also sold through Etsy shop.
5. Event Fundraising: Annual events including 66th Anniversary Celebration gala, 42nd Annual Golf Charity Classic (raised over $270,000 in 2026), State of the Child Conference, and other community events generate charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wedgwood Christian Services operates a comprehensive behavioral health and human services platform offering 24-hour residential treatment for at-risk youth, outpatient counseling and psychiatric services, substance use disorder treatment including intensive outpatient programs, autism intervention via the Autism Center for Child Development, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, wraparound care, transitional living, employment training, and community-based prevention and anti-trafficking programs. The organization serves children, teens, families, and adults across West Michigan from a 20-acre Kentwood Campus in Grand Rapids, with funding drawn from government contracts, insurance reimbursement, and donor contributions.

Product overview

Wedgwood Christian Services operates a comprehensive, integrated behavioral health and human services platform serving children, teens, families, and adults in West Michigan. The organization offers a continuum of care across three core divisions: Residential Care (24-hour treatment for youth ages 6-17 with specialized programs for abuse/neglect, developmental disabilities, sexual behavior issues, sex trafficking, and substance use), Counseling Services (outpatient, psychiatric, TF-CBT, community care management, trauma-informed caregiver education, and substance use disorder treatment including IOP), and Community Programs (Autism Center for Child Development with EIBI/FBI services, Positive Youth Development prevention programs, Manasseh Project anti-trafficking outreach, and Wedgwood Institute internal training). Additional services include Audere Transitional Living, Employment Training Program (ETP), Wraparound Services, and the Coffee Break Conversation podcast. The platform is unified by a shared mission of grace-filled, trauma-informed care delivered by licensed professionals across a 20-acre campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manasseh Project: An outreach ministry dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of young men and women in West Michigan through community and professional education, collaboration, advocacy, and treatment to individuals who have experienced sexual and commercial exploitation.
• Autism Center for Child Development
• Bouma Counseling Center
• Lighthouse Academy
• Audere Program
• Wedgwood Institute

Products and services

• Residential Care 24-hour residential treatment for children and adolescents (ages 6-17) who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or mental health issues. Includes specialized programs for abuse/neglect with mental health concerns, developmental disabilities (ages 6-17), sexual behavior issues (adolescent boys ages 10-17), sex trafficking victims (girls ages 12-17), and substance use disorders (ages 10-17), along with high staff-to-client ratios and on-campus schooling at Lighthouse Academy. Funded through contracts with MDHHS, Juvenile Courts, and Community Mental Health.
• Outpatient Counseling Individual and family counseling for children (age 5+), adolescents, and adults addressing life changes, mood, anxiety, behavioral, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Delivered from the Bouma Counseling Center, Holland Counseling Center, Ekhart Counseling Center, and Muskegon Office with telehealth options. Accepts most insurance types including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans.
• Psychiatric Services Medication management for children, teens, and adults delivered by psychiatric providers (including Physician Assistants) at the Bouma Counseling Center in Grand Rapids. Services are designed to integrate with counseling therapy to offer a holistic approach to mental and behavioral health treatment.
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Evidence-based treatment model for children and adolescents (ages 3-18) and their caregivers who have been impacted by trauma, proven effective in reducing PTSD symptoms. Incorporates a caregiver component to reinforce skills and address parenting strategies, with services available at the Bouma Counseling Center.
• Community Care Management In-home and school-based counseling support where a therapist visits 1-3 times weekly to support and engage the child and family, identify root causes of crisis, and link families with necessary support services. Designed for families needing ongoing clinical engagement in their natural environment.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Comprehensive substance use treatment services for adolescents and adults including SUD Outreach, Mental Health Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Recovery Coaching, Case Management, and Women & Family Specialty Services. Services available across Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan counties; licensed by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Intensive substance use treatment for adolescents (ages 13-18) with moderate to significant use, meeting 2-3 days per week for stabilization, education, and motivation for sobriety. Located at Wedgwood's Ekhart Counseling Center in Grand Rapids; the program typically stabilizes 3 out of 4 clients, helping avoid the need for residential services. Accepts most insurance plans and is licensed by the State of Michigan.
• Trauma Informed Caregiver Education A 6-week course for parents or caregivers with children who have experienced trauma. Topics include Trauma 101, understanding effects of trauma, feelings and behaviors, building safe places, connections and healing, and being an advocate. Classes held on Wednesdays via Microsoft Teams from 5:30pm-7:30pm; cost depends on individual insurance plan.
• Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound A comprehensive, holistic, youth and family-driven approach for children experiencing serious mental health or behavioral challenges. The service puts the family at the center with support from professionals and natural supports to keep youth and families together in the community. Wraparound is Medicaid-funded.
• Autism Center for Child Development (ACCD) Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for children ages 18 months to 6 years and Focused Behavioral Intervention (FBI) for children ages 6-12 years with autism spectrum disorders using ABA-based therapy. Services include communication, toilet training, self-care, social skills, and reduction of interfering behaviors. Provides center-based services in Kent County; in-network with Priority Health, BCBS of MI, Blue Care Network, Aetna, and Medicaid; 88% of children improved functional communication.
• Positive Youth Development (PYD) Prevention services including Teen CHARGE (student leadership board for ages 12-18), Project SUCCESS (substance abuse prevention for grades 5-12), and Real Essentials (healthy relationships and sexual risk avoidance education). Prevention specialists are placed in Kent County schools to deliver programming to students in grades 5-12.
• Manasseh Project Outreach An outreach ministry dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of young men and women in West Michigan through community and professional education, collaboration, advocacy, and treatment for individuals who have experienced sexual and commercial exploitation. Includes the Survivor Advisory Board and coalition work with Safe Haven Ministries and Sacred Beginnings.
• Wedgwood Institute Professional training and educational division that equips individuals with knowledge, attitudes, and skills to bring wholeness and healing to children and youth. Provides continuing education for social workers as an ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider (#1175) through training sessions and professional development programs.
• Audere Transitional Living Program Transitional living program for teens ages 15-18 completing residential treatment who still need support before moving into independent living, foster care, or reuniting with family. Provides 24/7 care, independent living skill development, therapy, and academic support as a bridge from residential treatment to independence.
• Employment Training Program (ETP) Optional program for teens in the Residential Program and Grand Rapids community to gain job and life skills. Student employees provide services including car detailing, landscaping, lawn services, upholstery, and wood shop products (picnic tables, corn hole games, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, bird houses, candles, throw pillows). Products are sold via an Etsy shop and directly to community customers using Square payment links, with 100% of proceeds supporting the program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of clients discharged to less restrictive placement (up to 29% higher than national average)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered media partner, champion sponsor, core partner, event venue partner, community partner, industry association and community ambassador.

• WOODTV/Marandamedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for State of the Child conference. Maranda from WOODTV moderates panel discussions and provides coverage for Wedgwood events and mental health awareness initiatives.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)champion sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion sponsor for State of the Child conference. MDHHS is a key funding source for Wedgwood's residential treatment services and programs.
• Michigan State Police - ICAC Task Forcecore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force provides speakers for Youth Empowerment Collaborative sessions on protecting youth online, sextortion, and internet safety.
• Egypt Valley Country Clubevent venue partnerOthersHost venue for Wedgwood's Annual Golf Charity Classic. Provides championship golf courses designed by Arthur Hills.
• Frederik Meijer Gardensevent venue partnerOthersHost venue for the 66th Annual Anniversary Celebration gala.
• Kent ISDcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for State of the Child conference and Teen CHARGE volunteer programs. Kent Intermediate School District students volunteer at Wedgwood events.
• Michigan Federation for Children and Familiesindustry associationStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedgwood is a member of this statewide organization supporting children and families services.
• North American Association of Christians in Social Workindustry associationStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedgwood is a member of this professional association for Christians in social work.
• Grand Rapids Chamber of Commercecommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedgwood is a member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community connections.
• West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commercecommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedgwood is a member supporting Hispanic business community connections in West Michigan.
• Network180core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerKent County Community Mental Health authority that manages referrals for wraparound services and Autism Center services for Medicaid recipients.
• Orion Jean (TIME Kid of the Year)community ambassadorGTM or Marketing PartnerTIME Magazine's 2021 Kid of the Year partnered with Wedgwood for Race to Kindness initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month. Spoke at State of the Child conference February 2026.
• West Michigan Human Trafficking Coalitioncore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for Manasseh Project's Survivor Advisory Board. Collaboration between Wedgwood, Safe Haven Ministries, and Sacred Beginnings to support human trafficking survivors.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public behavioral health, autism, and community living platform with national scale across home-based and center-based services. Comparable on ABA services, behavioral health home- and community-based models, and ability to operate government-funded referral-driven delivery.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, community-based services, and autism programs across multiple states. Closely comparable on residential child welfare services, trauma-informed care, and ABA therapy, with substantially greater geographic scale.
• The MENTOR Network: National provider of residential, foster care, and community-based services for youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Comparable on residential and Wraparound-style services for at-risk youth.

Direct peers

• Hope Network: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, developmental disability, and community living services across Michigan. Competes directly for workforce, residential placements, and counseling clients in West Michigan and shares a comparable multi-service nonprofit model.
• Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Largest behavioral health provider in West Michigan, operating inpatient psychiatric, outpatient counseling, residential, and addiction services from the same Grand Rapids base. Direct competitor for residential referrals, outpatient counseling clients, and substance use treatment, and the closest comparable peer by geography, faith-based identity, and full continuum of care.
• Centria Healthcare: Michigan-headquartered provider of ABA therapy, behavioral health, and autism services for children. Direct competitor to Wedgwood's Autism Center for Child Development in the Michigan ABA market with overlapping in-network insurance relationships.
• Melmark: Nonprofit provider of residential, educational, and community-based services for children and adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Operates a faith-informed, evidence-based continuum comparable to Wedgwood's developmental disabilities residential program and Autism Center.
• Beacon Specialized Living: Michigan-headquartered residential and community-based provider for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Directly comparable on residential group homes and supported living in Michigan.
• Safe Haven Ministries: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, with overlapping West Michigan Human Trafficking Coalition membership. Direct peer for the Manasseh Project's anti-trafficking survivor services.

Others

• Network180: Kent County's Community Mental Health authority that contracts and refers Medicaid-funded Wraparound, Autism Center, and residential services to Wedgwood. Functions as both a partner and a payer of last resort, shaping Wedgwood's referral volume and autism service eligibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WedgwoodCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WedgwoodCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/wedgwoodchristianservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wedgwood-christian-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/wedgwoodcs

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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