Access Ohio

What Access Ohio does

Access Ohio is a Columbus, Ohio-based behavioral healthcare network founded in 2006 by Dr. John Johnson, MD, MBA, operating 15 facilities statewide — 12 outpatient centers, a 110-bed acute psychiatric hospital (Access Hospital Dayton), residential treatment facilities in Delaware County, and additional sites across Grove City, Vandalia, Delaware, Martins Ferry, and Mt. Gilead. The company delivers a full continuum of care spanning outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), residential, and inpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders, with integrated primary care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), sober living with job training, and FDA-cleared Deep TMS via a partnership with BrainsWay. Roughly 90% of patients are economically disadvantaged and reimbursed through Ohio Medicaid, with the remaining 10% covered by commercial insurance and supplemented by grants from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, and OhioMHAS.

The organization's underlying technology layer consists of an Electronic Health Records platform, a telemedicine stack supporting the Telepsychiatry Project (developed by Dr. Julie Gentile and operated with Wright State University since 2014), and standard marketing/integration tools (Google Analytics, JotForm). The Telepsychiatry Project is the most differentiated technical asset, delivering community mental health services via telemedicine to over 1,600 children and adults with co-occurring intellectual disability and mental health disorder across 83 of Ohio's 88 counties. The Navigator Program, funded by a $7.5 million Community Shelter Board grant in 2014, extends the platform into homelessness services and has sustainably housed over 2,820 individuals through partnerships with Columbus Area Integrated Health Services and Goodwill Columbus.

Access Ohio is a founder-owned and operated private company with no disclosed institutional investors, PE backing, or parent organization, and no public revenue disclosures. In aggregate, the organization reports 250,000+ patient encounters annually, 193 healthcare providers, and over 100,000 patients treated cumulatively across 19 years, with Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and OhioMHAS accreditation as gating regulatory credentials. Recent service-line additions include Semaglutide and Tirzepatide GLP-1 weight loss programs, signaling a strategic broadening of the primary care offering beyond the traditional Medicaid behavioral health base.

Name

Access Ohio

Legal name

Access Ohio

Website

https://accessoh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Access Ohio is a Columbus-based behavioral healthcare network operating 15 facilities statewide, delivering mental health, addiction, and integrated primary care services primarily to Medicaid-insured populations (90%). It operates a telepsychiatry program serving 83 of Ohio's 88 counties, treating 250,000+ patients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Outpatient mental health
• Addiction treatment services
• Behavioral health care
• Telepsychiatry services
• Integrated primary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Revenue: Approximately 90% of patients are economically disadvantaged and pay through Medicaid. Services include outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, and inpatient care billed to Medicaid.
2. Commercial Insurance: 10% of patients covered by other insurances including commercial insurance plans. Accepts Medicaid/All Managed Medicaid plans and commercial insurance plans.
3. Grant Funding: Grant funding from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (ODoDD), Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS), OhioMHAS for administrative overheads and training of clients' local support teams and medical providers. Also received $7.5M grant from Community Shelter Board in 2014.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Access Ohio provides comprehensive behavioral health, addiction treatment, and integrated primary care services across 15 Ohio locations. Services span a full continuum of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), residential treatment, and 24-hour inpatient care, supported by specialized programs such as telepsychiatry, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Deep TMS, FDA-approved weight loss programs, and a homelessness Navigator Program. Approximately 90% of patients are Medicaid-covered and economically disadvantaged.

Product overview

Access Ohio is a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider offering a unified platform of mental health and addiction treatment services. The core portfolio includes mental health services (treating anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and dual diagnosis), addiction treatment services (opioid, alcohol, and substance abuse), and integrated primary care. Services are delivered across multiple care levels: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Residential Treatment, and Inpatient (including Access Hospital Dayton, a 110-bed acute psychiatric hospital). Specialized programs include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Telehealth, the Telepsychiatry Project (in partnership with Wright State University), Deep TMS (via BrainsWay), and weight management programs (Semaglutide and Tirzepatide). Additional offerings include Sober Living with Job Training and the Navigator Program for homelessness. The organization operates 12 outpatient centers throughout Ohio, with services spanning from children to geriatric populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health treatment addressing anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and dual diagnosis, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and personalized treatment planning for Ohio patients across all ages.
• Addiction Treatment Services Comprehensive addiction treatment for substance abuse including opioid, alcohol, and other drug addictions, providing integrated group therapy, counseling, medication-assisted recovery, and relapse prevention for Ohio patients.
• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary healthcare including checkups, physical exams, sick-care visits, testing, wellness exams, chronic disease care, referrals, health counseling, diagnosis, treatment, prescription medication management, and mental health assessment and support, integrated with Access Ohio's behavioral health services.
• Telehealth Services Telehealth consultations and outpatient programs providing remote mental health and addiction services from the patient's home, extending Access Ohio's reach beyond physical locations.
• Outpatient Services Structured outpatient treatment at multiple Access Ohio locations offering addiction treatment and mental/behavioral services including counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and life coaching skills.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Intensive outpatient services for patients who are struggling or have worsened with standard outpatient services and require an extra level of care, helping individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues that do not require crisis stabilization.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) More intensive level of care than IOP, offered as day or evening programs providing therapeutic and recovery support to adults who must maintain work, school, or family schedules, available for both mental health and substance abuse patients.
• Residential Treatment Most intensive form of therapy for those with severe addiction levels who cannot safely manage their addiction outside a medical setting, offering treatment to male and female patients 18+ who are Medicaid eligible for up to 90 days, including 1-28 bed male AOD unit, 1-28 bed female AOD unit, and 1-28 bed male Dual Diagnosis unit.
• Inpatient Services (Access Hospital Dayton) 24-hour care for patients with additional medical needs requiring greater supervision than residential care, providing daily therapeutic sessions, community support groups, and intensive structured treatment for psychiatric and addictive problems at Access Hospital Dayton, a 110-bed acute psychiatric hospital.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Uses FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies for a whole-patient approach to treating substance use disorders, primarily for opioid and alcohol addiction, normalizing brain chemistry, blocking euphoric effects, relieving physiological cravings, and normalizing body functions.
• Sober Living & Job Training Transition program for those who have graduated from intensive inpatient or residential programs, allowing patients to slowly integrate back into normal environments in a safe and fostering setting, including job training services.
• Semaglutide Weight Loss Program FDA-approved weight loss program using semaglutide GLP-1 receptor agonist administered via insulin pen, starting dose 0.25 mg weekly increased to 1 mg per week, promoting appetite suppression, improved blood sugar control, lower blood pressure, and reduced cholesterol as part of medically supervised weight management.
• Tirzepatide Weight Loss Program FDA-approved weight loss solution via once-weekly injection that helps curb cravings, reduce calorie intake, and achieve sustainable weight loss, also helping manage blood sugar levels for those with diabetes as part of medically supervised weight management.
• Telepsychiatry Project Innovative telepsychiatry program providing community mental health services via telemedicine to persons of all ages diagnosed with co-occurring mental health disorder and intellectual disability across 83 of Ohio's 88 counties, serving 1,600+ children and adults in an interdisciplinary team format led by WSU psychiatrists specializing in intellectual disability.
• Navigator Program Grant-funded program addressing homelessness in Columbus by removing barriers homeless individuals face, housing them within 4-6 weeks and connecting them with addiction/mental health services, vocational training, employment services, and benefits enrollment; has sustainably housed over 2,820 previously homeless individuals and serves 4,000+ unique individuals per year.
• Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) FDA-cleared treatment for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, provided in partnership with BrainsWay, using patented coils fitted into a helmet secured to the patient's head during treatment sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treated and cared for over 100,000 people over 19 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Columbus Area Integrated Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership to provide direct housing, supported employment, and mental health/alcohol and drug prevention services for homeless individuals through the Navigator Program. This collaboration enabled holistic services addressing addiction, mental health, housing, and employment for over 4,000 homeless individuals annually.
• Goodwill ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Workforce development partner helping people with multiple barriers obtain and maintain meaningful employment as part of the Navigator Program addressing Columbus homelessness.
• Wright State University Department of PsychiatrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration since 2014 on the Telepsychiatry Project led by Dr. Julie Gentile, MD. WSU psychiatrists specializing in co-occurring intellectual disability provide leadership for services reaching 1,600+ patients across 83 Ohio counties.
• BrainsWaystrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for brain disorder treatment. TMS is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and OCD using BrainsWay's patented coil technology.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrightView Health: BrightView is the largest Ohio-based outpatient addiction treatment provider, operating dozens of centers across the state with intensive outpatient programs (IOP), MAT, and residential services — mirroring Access Ohio's outpatient addiction portfolio and Medicaid focus.
• Pinnacle Treatment Centers: Pinnacle operates a multi-state network of outpatient, IOP, residential, and MAT programs for substance use disorders with significant Medicaid exposure — closely matching Access Ohio's addiction treatment service mix and multi-modality approach.
• Maryhaven: Maryhaven is a long-standing Ohio-based behavioral health and addiction treatment provider with multiple locations, residential programs, and integrated primary care — directly comparable in scale, mission, and Medicaid-concentrated patient mix to Access Ohio.
• Beckett Springs (Springstone Behavioral Health): Beckett Springs is a Springstone-operated inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health hospital in Ohio offering services comparable to Access Ohio's inpatient/acute psychiatric care under similar Joint Commission accreditation.
• Landmark Recovery: Landmark operates residential and outpatient addiction treatment centers across multiple states with MAT services and a Medicaid-accepting model similar to Access Ohio's addiction continuum of care.
• Columbus Springs (Springstone Behavioral Health): Columbus Springs is an Ohio-based inpatient psychiatric hospital system operated by Springstone, offering acute behavioral health services overlapping directly with Access Hospital Dayton's service line and patient population in the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Acadia is a national behavioral health operator with the largest portfolio of inpatient psychiatric hospitals in the U.S., including facilities in Ohio, providing the same broad acute psychiatric service category as Access Ohio's Access Hospital Dayton at meaningfully larger scale.
• Universal Health Services (Behavioral Health Division): UHS operates one of the largest U.S. behavioral health hospital networks, including acute psychiatric and residential treatment facilities — providing a broader incumbent benchmark for Access Ohio's inpatient and residential operations.

Regional players

• TCN Behavioral Health: TCN is a non-profit Ohio-based community mental health and substance use disorder provider serving Medicaid populations across multiple counties with outpatient and crisis services — analogous in scope and mission to Access Ohio's community mental health orientation.
• Coleman Health Services: Coleman is an Ohio-based non-profit community behavioral health provider with multiple outpatient locations, mental health and addiction services, and integrated primary care — competing in the same geographies and Medicaid patient population as Access Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/access_ohio
• Facebookfacebook.com/AccessOhioMentalHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/access-ohio-mental-health-center

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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