The Edinburg Center

What The Edinburg Center does

The Edinburg Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1977 and headquartered at 205 Burlington Road, Bedford, Massachusetts. It delivers a portfolio of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), autism, and acquired brain injury services to more than 2,000 children and adults across Middlesex County and adjacent Massachusetts communities including Greater Lowell, Haverhill, Metro North, Lawrence, Burlington, Waltham, and Framingham. Six core service lines—Adult Mental Health, IDD/Acquired Brain Injury, Children & Families, Day & Employment, Autism/ABA, and Outpatient—are delivered through outpatient clinics, community residences, day programs, and telehealth platforms, supported by approximately 251–500 employees.

Programmatic differentiation rests on the Meaningful Whole Life model that pairs individuals with disabilities to staff Champions for personalized activity planning, the Jail Diversion program embedding mental health clinicians with police departments (originally Arlington PD) to provide arrest alternatives, and A Street, which was the first community-based day service in Massachusetts for young adults with autism aging out of school supports at age 22. The Edinburg Center operates one of only 15 First Episode of Psychosis programs across the Commonwealth under contract with the Department of Mental Health, runs the Better Together framework integrating ABA with mental health practices, and maintains the Charles Webster Potter Place Clubhouse for vocational and social rehabilitation.

Revenue is generated through Massachusetts state agency contracts (Department of Mental Health, Department of Developmental Services, Department of Children and Families), insurance reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial), foundation grants (including a 10-year consecutive Cummings Foundation grant and awards from Flutie Jr., Baer, Shaw, and MetroWest foundations), and individual/corporate donations. The organization is governed by an independent board, led by President and CEO Patti Maguire since October 2018, and is supported by a refreshed executive team including a new CFO appointed in October 2025.

Name

The Edinburg Center

Legal name

The Edinburg Center, Inc.

Website

https://edinburgcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Edinburg Center is a Massachusetts nonprofit founded in 1977 that provides behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, autism, and acquired brain injury services to more than 2,000 children and adults across Middlesex County and surrounding communities, funded primarily through state agency contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Disability Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Pediatric Skilled Home Health (Home Nursing & Therapy) (HLADAFAC)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Developmental disability services
• Autism services
• Community-based care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Primary revenue from contracts with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Developmental Services (DDS/DDS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), and other state agencies for providing mental health, developmental disability, and autism services.
2. Foundation Grants: Revenue from grants awarded by foundations including Cummings Foundation, Sidney R. Baer Foundation, Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Community Foundation for MetroWest, and others to support specific programs.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations through direct giving, benefit events, and online fundraising campaigns.
4. Insurance Reimbursement: Services billed to commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid for outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and other covered mental health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Edinburg Center provides an integrated portfolio of behavioral health and human services for individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries across Massachusetts. Services span adult mental health (outpatient therapy, psychiatry, PACT, jail diversion), intellectual/developmental disability residential and day programs, applied behavior analysis for autism, children's behavioral and family services, and vocational/day employment programs. Delivery occurs through outpatient clinics, community residences, day programs, embedded law enforcement partnerships, and telehealth.

Product overview

The Edinburg Center is a human services organization (not a technology company) providing an integrated portfolio of behavioral health and disability services across Massachusetts. The organization operates as a multi-service agency with distinct programs organized under six main service lines: Adult Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disability & Acquired Brain Injury, Children & Families, Day & Employment, Autism/ABA Services, and Outpatient Services. Key named programs include the Meaningful Whole Life (MWL) program which pairs individuals with disabilities with Champions for personalized support; the A Street program for young adults with autism (the first of its kind in Massachusetts); the Jail Diversion program embedding clinicians with police; The Discovery Team for first episode psychosis; and the Charles Webster Potter Place Clubhouse for vocational/social rehabilitation. Services are delivered through outpatient clinics, community residences, day programs, and telehealth platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health services for adults including outpatient therapy, psychiatric treatment, community clinical services, hospital diversion, jail diversion, and the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT).
• Intellectual and Developmental Disability/Acquired Brain Injury Services Residential, clinical, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries, including ABA therapy, emergency respite, and community integration programs.
• Children & Families Services Mental health and support services for children and families including behavioral services, DCF support and stabilization, outpatient and in-home therapy, and specialty mental health services.
• Day & Employment Services Vocational and social rehabilitation programs including the Charles Webster Potter Place Clubhouse, day treatment programs, and competitive integrated employment services.
• Autism/ABA Services Applied Behavior Analysis services for individuals with autism across the lifespan, including intensive community wrap-around services and ABA services for adults.
• Outpatient Services Individual and family therapy, psychiatry, in-home therapy, and specialized programs including The Discovery Team for first episode psychosis and the Better Together clinical framework.
• Meaningful Whole Life (MWL) Program A personalized, action-oriented approach to serving people with intellectual disabilities that pairs individuals with 'Champions' to help them achieve personal goals and participate in roughly 300 community activities ranging from fishing to crochet.
• A Street Program Community-Based Day Service for young adults with autism, the first program of its kind in Massachusetts, providing life skills training, enrichment activities, and pathways to volunteer, work, or pursue meaningful occupations.
• Jail Diversion Program A collaborative program embedding mental health professionals with police departments to connect individuals in crisis with services as an alternative to arrest and incarceration.
• The Discovery Team (First Episode of Psychosis Program) Wrap-around mental health services using the Navigate model for young adults ages 16-30 experiencing first episode psychosis, including therapy, psychiatry, peer support, and educational and vocational assistance. One of 15 such programs across Massachusetts.
• Better Together Team Comprehensive Support and Stabilization (CSS) services integrating evidence-based practices from Mental Health and Applied Behavior Analysis for children and families with disabilities, delivered in partnership with Massachusetts DCF.
• Charles Webster Potter Place Clubhouse A non-clinical day program for adults with a history of mental illness offering prevocational, vocational, educational, and social rehabilitation programs focused on building skills and community ties.
• Opportunities Psychiatric Day Treatment A structured psychiatric day treatment program providing therapeutic interventions, skill development, and support for adults with mental health needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Discovery Team program participants return to school or work
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arlington Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJail Diversion program embeds mental health clinicians with police officers to respond to mental health-related emergency calls, providing alternatives to arrest and incarceration.
• Massachusetts Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer Support and Stabilization Services to youth and families in Greater Lowell, Haverhill, Metro North, Lawrence, Burlington, Waltham, and Framingham areas.
• Town of LexingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide counseling services to Lexington residents at no cost, available in-person at Lexington Community Center and virtually, funded by American Rescue Plan Act.
• The Furniture TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation of over $156,000 in gently used office furniture to fully furnish the new community-based day program (A Street) for young adults with autism.
• PWHL Boston / Tsongas CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide Meaningful Whole Life program participants with special experiences including PWHL hockey game attendance and arena visibility during Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Tougas Family FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessible farm venue for Meaningful Whole Life program outings, offering wheelchair-accessible hay wagon and orchard experiences for individuals with disabilities.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual NAMIWalks Massachusetts participation raising funds and awareness for mental health; Edinburg team of 37 participants raised $1,740 at 2026 event.
• WCVB-TV Channel 5minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television coverage of Meaningful Whole Life program featuring clients like Claudia Andrade on '5 for Good' segment.
• WBZ NewsRadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage of fishing club program helping individuals with disabilities connect with community and learn life lessons.
• Paul's Diner (Westford)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA-Street Program partnership to help young adults with autism find meaningful volunteer opportunities at the diner.
• Providers' CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization; CEO Patti Maguire signed Call to Action on Racial Justice. Lynn Bishop received Ruth M. Batson Advocate of the Year Award at Providers' Council Convention.
• Boston Pride for the PeopleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in annual Boston Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ community diversity, with staff marching under 'Bring Your Whole Self to Work' theme.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing mental health, developmental disability, and brain injury services across the lifespan. Directly comparable to Edinburg Center's service portfolio, geographic base, and government contract revenue model.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Boston-area nonprofit serving individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Comparable mix of residential, outpatient, day, and community-based programs funded primarily by Massachusetts state contracts.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts human services nonprofit offering mental health, developmental disability, and youth/family services. Operates outpatient clinics, residential programs, and community-based supports under contracts with MA state agencies — directly parallel to Edinburg Center's model.
• Justice Resource Institute (JRI): Massachusetts-based human services organization providing mental health, developmental disability, and youth services. Notably, Edinburg Center's current CEO Patti Maguire previously served as SVP at JRI, making this a closely comparable peer with overlapping leadership lineage.
• Aspire Health Alliance: Eastern Massachusetts nonprofit providing mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. Comparable scale, government contract mix, and integrated outpatient/residential/day program structure.
• Wayside Youth & Family Support Network: Massachusetts nonprofit focused on youth and family behavioral health services, including in-home therapy, residential, and community-based programs. Closely comparable to Edinburg's Children & Families service line and DCF partnership structure.
• The Price Center: Massachusetts nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and employment programs. Notably, Edinburg Center's new CFO Kate Mombourquette previously served as CFO here, indicating highly comparable operating models.
• Kennedy Donnivan Center: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential and day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Edinburg Center's Senior Director Yannick Bessong previously worked here, signaling directly comparable IDD service delivery.
• Advocates: Large Massachusetts human services nonprofit offering mental health, developmental disability, autism, and brain injury services. Comparable multi-service-line structure, government contract base, and statewide Massachusetts footprint.
• Community Healthlink: Central Massachusetts behavioral health provider (affiliate of UMass Memorial Health) offering mental health and substance use services including outpatient, residential, and crisis intervention. Comparable outpatient mental health and PACT-style programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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