Fresno American Indian Health Project

What Fresno American Indian Health Project does

Fresno American Indian Health Project (FAIHP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Urban Indian Health Project founded in 2007 and headquartered in Fresno, California, serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community members from over 120 tribes annually across the Central Valley. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of culturally-based health and wellness services spanning primary medical care, pediatrics, behavioral health (individual, family, and couples therapy), substance abuse recovery programs (Wellbriety, Sacred Circle, Medicine Wheel 12-Step), youth programming (Clubhouse ages 5-24, Red Warrior Project ages 13-24, education services), elder support (WISE Elders Support Group), diabetes self-management, nutrition education, public health nurse home visits, transportation services, ACA enrollment navigation, and a community garden with a tribal food pantry. Service delivery is conducted primarily in person at its Fresno clinic and the community garden site, with home visits and community-based programming extending reach across Fresno County.

FAIHP's core technology footprint is limited to a content website (faihp.org), social media channels, electronic patient payment processing via Phreesia, and digital/paper newsletters distributed to 600+ subscribers — there are no proprietary platforms, AI systems, or technical products. The organization's revenue model is fundamentally grant-driven: Indian Health Service provides the primary federal funding under the federal trust responsibility, supplemented by SAMHSA competitive grants (Circles of Care 2011, Systems of Care 2014, Red Warrior Project), insurance reimbursements from Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and several commercial carriers, and individual donations via square.link. A sliding-fee schedule with a stated no-denial-for-inability-to-pay policy governs patient billing, making FAIHP effectively a payer-of-last-resort for the community it serves.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: referrals from IHS, tribal health programs, and community partners drive client acquisition, reinforced by community events (Spirit Run 5K drawing 300+ participants, annual Wellness Gathering), newsletters, social media, and word-of-mouth within the Native community. In 2024-2025, FAIHP purchased its facility and initiated expansion to add primary care, dental, and vision services, marking the most material service-line extension in its history and signaling intent to broaden clinical capacity.

Name

Fresno American Indian Health Project

Legal name

Fresno American Indian Health Project

Website

https://faihp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fresno American Indian Health Project (FAIHP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Urban Indian Health Project founded in 2007 that delivers culturally-based medical, behavioral health, youth, elder, and wellness services to American Indian and Alaska Native community members from 120+ tribes across California's Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC) (BPADAIAL)

Keywords

• Native American health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Substance abuse prevention
• Community health programs
• Youth wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: FAIHP operates primarily as a grant-funded nonprofit organization. The organization receives funding from Indian Health Service (IHS) as its primary federal funder, as well as grants such as the Circles of Care Grant and Systems of Care Grant. The organization also generates revenue through service fees billed to insurance providers including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurers.
2. Insurance Billing: FAIHP accepts payment from multiple insurance providers including Straight Medi-Cal, CalViva, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Covered California. The organization acts as a payer of last resort for services, referring clients to medical, prescription, and dental services.
3. Donations: FAIHP accepts donations through their website (square.link) to support programs and services. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) program, allowing for tax-deductible contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FAIHP provides culturally-based medical, behavioral health, substance abuse prevention, youth, and elder wellness services to Native American individuals and families in California's Central Valley. Service delivery is direct and in-person at its Fresno clinic and through community-based and home-visit programs. Operations are sustained primarily through federal grants, insurance billing, and community donations.

Product overview

Fresno American Indian Health Project (FAIHP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization providing culturally-based health and wellness services to Native American communities in the Fresno/Central Valley area since 2007. The organization operates as a single unified service provider offering integrated medical services, pediatric care, behavioral health, Native wellness programs, youth services, and community programs. The core offerings include Medical Services and Pediatric Services (primary care for all ages), Health Services and Behavioral Health Services (mental health and substance abuse counseling), Native Wellness Programs (including Sacred Circle, Medicine Wheel 12 Step, and the Community Garden), Youth Services (Clubhouse Youth Program, Red Warrior Project, and Education Services), and community programs such as the Spirit Run 5K and ACA enrollment assistance. FAIHP serves over 120 different tribes annually and aims to provide a healthcare home from cradle through adulthood for Native families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary medical care for adults and children including diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases, immunizations, well child services, physical examinations, preventative medicine, women's health, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, and integrated behavioral health services. Targeted at Native American community members in Fresno and the Central Valley.
• Pediatric Services Pediatric care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from 0-18 years, including school and sports physicals, newborn care, ADHD evaluation and treatment, asthma management, sick visits, and child immunizations. Provided by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Kaushal.
• Health Services Health education classes on diabetes and other topics, referrals for medical, prescription and dental services, Public Health Nurse home visits and assessments, Registered Dietitian nutritional education, diabetes self-management program, exercise groups, walking program, and transportation for health and wellness appointments.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated behavioral health services including individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, assessments and evaluations, individualized treatment plans, crisis support, and community presentations. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQIA+ support, and substance abuse counseling.
• Native Wellness Programs Substance Use Disorder services with culture-based recovery programs such as Sobriety Is Sacred and Medicine Wheel 12-Step Classes, individual counseling, prevention groups, wellness classes including the WISE Elders Support Group and Tai-Chi, domestic violence prevention, community garden, and transportation services.
• Clubhouse Youth Program After-school youth enrichment program for American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 5-24 offering tutoring, educational activities, youth summer camps, peer workshops developing self-esteem and job skills, substance/tobacco abuse prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, and cultural activities and field trips.
• Red Warrior Project HIV and substance misuse prevention program funded by SAMHSA targeting Native American youth ages 13-24 in Fresno County. Provides prevention and HIV education services, case management, resource navigation for treatment, educational workshops, and HIV testing referrals.
• Education Services Tutoring services for youth funded by the American Indian Education grant, providing educational support and activities for Clubhouse members.
• Sacred Circle Weekly Wellbriety support group meeting held Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm, providing culturally-based healing support for substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and intergenerational trauma.
• Medicine Wheel 12 Step Weekly Wellbriety support group meeting held Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pm, a culture-based recovery program facilitating healing from alcohol, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders.
• FAIHP Community Garden Community garden located at 1937 N Winery Ave, Fresno CA, filled with Native plants managed by the Garden Coordinator. Offers volunteer opportunities, plant lectures, native plant information, and plant store updates.
• Spirit Run 5K Annual community wellness event promoting health and wellness within Native American communities featuring traditional dance, songs, and ceremonies. Draws over 300 participants.
• Affordable Care Act Enrollment Services Assistance with Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment, Covered California navigation, and guidance on Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP programs for American Indian and Alaska Native families.
• Family Spirit Program Culturally tailored home visiting program offering support to families, coordinated by the Care Integration team, providing maternal health and family wellness services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve over 120 different tribes annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• California Health Sciences UniversityminorOthers · 27 April 2024California Health Sciences University provided the venue for the Second Annual Spirit Run 5K on April 27th, 2024. The event drew over 300 participants and offered a cultural experience in the heart of the Central Valley.
• FoodLink of Tulare CountyminorOthersFAIHP's Community Garden partners with FoodLink of Tulare County to distribute food to the community through the Wukchumni Food Pantry several times each month, supporting food sovereignty initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NATIVE HEALTH: Federally-funded urban Indian health organization in Phoenix providing medical, behavioral health, dental, and community wellness services to AI/AN communities. Directly comparable as a Title V Urban Indian Health Program serving a large, multi-tribe urban Native population in the Southwest.
• Native American Health Center: Oakland/San Francisco-based urban Indian health program offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and youth services to AI/AN communities across the Bay Area. Direct peer as a California-based urban Indian health organization with an integrated service model similar to FAIHP's.
• Seattle Indian Health Board: Seattle-based Urban Indian Health Program and FQHC providing medical, behavioral health, substance abuse, and cultural wellness services to AI/AN communities in the Pacific Northwest. One of the largest and most established UIHPs, with a comparable integrated-services model and federal grant profile.
• Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley: San Jose-based urban Indian health center serving AI/AN communities in Santa Clara County with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services. Direct California UIHP peer with overlapping service lines and patient population.
• American Indian Health & Services Corporation: Santa Barbara-based urban Indian health center providing medical, behavioral health, dental, and youth services to AI/AN communities in California's Central Coast region. Comparable as a small California UIHP delivering culturally-tailored integrated care.

Regional players

• Clinica Sierra Vista: Bakersfield-headquartered FQHC network serving the Central Valley and Kern County with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and ancillary services. Regional peer as a comparable community health center footprint in California's Central Valley, though not AI/AN-specific.
• Camarena Health: Madera-based FQHC serving Central Valley communities with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and wellness programs. Regional peer providing overlapping outpatient services in the same geographic corridor as FAIHP, though serving a broader (non-AI/AN-specific) population.

Others

• National Council of Urban Indian Health: National advocacy and technical assistance organization representing the 41+ Urban Indian Health Programs, including FAIHP. Relevant ecosystem player influencing federal Title V funding policy, accreditation, and grant opportunities that directly affect FAIHP's revenue base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@faihp1571
• Facebookfacebook.com/fresnoaihp
• Instagraminstagram.com/faihp_community

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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