Stella Maris Cleveland

What Stella Maris Cleveland does

Stella Maris Cleveland is a private, nonprofit addiction treatment organization founded in 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, operating as the city's oldest addiction recovery center. It delivers a full continuum of care on a single campus block, including withdrawal management (detox), residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), recovery management, and supportive housing, supplemented by therapeutic services such as equine therapy through Fieldstone Farm and board-certified music therapy through The Music Settlement. The organization serves approximately 5,500 individuals annually with reported outcomes of 85% detox success versus a 32% national average and 100% of treatment completers leaving with housing.

The organization's core technology is its evidence-based clinical model, including a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program prioritizing month-long injectable Suboxone formulations to reduce abuse risk, with round-the-clock nursing care. It is one of only two stand-alone medical detox centers in Cleveland and is Joint Commission accredited for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services with no findings on its most recent survey. Additional offerings include a sober community coffee shop, an online merchandise store, workforce development through culinary and barista training (226 clients), and David's Place, a $1.5M supportive housing facility for MAT clients that broke ground on September 9, 2025.

The business model combines treatment service revenue (insurance reimbursement, government contracts including the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County, and patient fees) with diversified philanthropic funding including the Stella 365 monthly giving program, the Starlight Society planned giving program, signature fundraising events (Stella Fest, Reflections of Gratitude Breakfast, Rock of Faith Benefit Concert), and major donor gifts. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on walk-in central intake, phone screening, healthcare provider referrals, and earned media across Cleveland outlets. Christine Robinson was named CEO in September 2025, succeeding Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, and the organization maintains clinical training partnerships with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and the University of Cincinnati.

Name

Stella Maris Cleveland

Legal name

Stella Maris, Inc.

Website

https://stellamariscleveland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stella Maris Cleveland is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization, founded in 1948, delivering a full continuum of care from detox through supportive housing on a single Cleveland campus. It serves approximately 5,500 individuals annually with evidence-based treatment, equine and music therapy, and medication-assisted recovery programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Withdrawal management detox
• Recovery housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Treatment Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing addiction treatment services including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and housing programs. Services are likely funded through a combination of insurance reimbursement, government contracts (ADAMHS Board), and potentially sliding scale or charity care.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors supporting the organization's mission. Includes monthly giving program (Stella 365), one-time gifts, planned giving through the Starlight Society, and in-kind donations of clothing and hygiene products.
3. Coffee Shop Revenue: Revenue from the Stella Maris Coffee Shop serving coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and seasonal specials. Also sells merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and recovery coins. The coffee shop serves as a sober community space and hosts recovery meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stella Maris Cleveland is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization providing a complete continuum of care on a single Cleveland campus, including medical detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), recovery meetings, supportive housing, and wrap-around workforce development services. It distinguishes itself through equine therapy (in partnership with Fieldstone Farm), music therapy (with The Music Settlement), and a medication-assisted treatment model using injectable monthly Suboxone formulations supported by round-the-clock nursing care.

Product overview

Stella Maris Cleveland operates as a comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services organization offering a full continuum of care on a single campus. Core services include Withdrawal Management (Detox), Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Recovery Meetings, Housing Programs, and Wrap-Around Services. The organization distinguishes itself through unique therapeutic offerings including Equine Therapy (partnered with Fieldstone Farm) and Music Therapy sessions. Additional community-focused offerings include the Stella Maris Coffee Shop serving as a sober gathering space, the Stella Store for recovery merchandise, and David's Place (under development) as a specialized housing facility for medication-assisted treatment. Fundraising programs include Stella 365 monthly giving and the Starlight Society planned giving program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Withdrawal Management (Detox) Medical detoxification services for substance withdrawal management, delivered on the main campus. For adults with substance use disorders requiring medically supervised withdrawal.
• Residential Treatment Inpatient residential addiction treatment program with 24/7 care and on-campus support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day treatment program providing structured therapeutic services during the day while clients return home or to housing in the evenings.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Outpatient program providing counseling and group therapy while clients live independently in the community.
• Recovery Meetings Ongoing peer support and 12-step meetings for individuals in recovery, averaging 35 meetings per week on campus. Open to the public.
• Housing Programs Supportive housing and sober living homes where clients transition to independent living while maintaining recovery support.
• Wrap-Around Services Supportive services including workforce development, culinary and barista training that help clients build life skills for independent living.
• Central Intake Centralized admissions department handling walk-in assessments until 6pm daily, phone screenings, and appointment scheduling for new clients. Located at 1320 Washington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
• Equine Therapy Therapeutic equine therapy program in partnership with Fieldstone Farm in Chagrin Falls. Weekly visits for residential clients engage in horse care, grooming, and building connection with horses as part of emotional healing and personal growth.
• Music Therapy Evidence-based music therapy sessions led by a Licensed Professional and Board-Certified Music Therapist from The Music Settlement, using music to improve physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• David's Place New supportive housing facility specifically designed for individuals seeking medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with drugs like Suboxone, providing round-the-clock nursing care with injectable medications to reduce risk of medication abuse. Located at the former St. Malachi Rectory.
• Stella Maris Coffee Shop A coffee shop with a purpose providing a safe, sober community space. Offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and seasonal specials. Located at 1302 Winslow Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
• Stella 365 Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation program providing ongoing funding for Stella Maris programs and services.
• Starlight Society Legacy giving program recognizing individuals who have committed to leaving a bequest or planned gift to Stella Maris, with special access to events and recognition.
• David G. Weinberger Benevolent Fund Fund established in honor of David Weinberger providing supportive housing residents with OTC medications, bus passes, toiletries, clothing, shoes, and other necessities for independent living.
• Stella Store Online store selling Stella Maris merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and recovery coins.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% detox success rate compared to 32% national average
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Equine CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership since 2021 bringing equine therapy into Stella Maris' treatment model. Weekly visits for residential clients to Fieldstone Farm in Chagrin Falls, one of the largest therapeutic equine centers in the country. Equine therapy supports personal growth, emotional healing, and life skills development through horse interaction, grooming, and leading exercises.
• The Music SettlementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing licensed Board-Certified Music Therapist (Hannah Bohn) for regular music therapy sessions at Stella Maris. Sessions improve physical, emotional, and social well-being, reducing anxiety, managing stress, lowering symptoms of depression, and regulating mood.
• The Tommy DeRoia Success FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Stella Fest 2025 annual clambake event. Foundation founded by Rose DeRoia supporting recovery community events and awareness.
• Huntington National BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Stella Fest 2025, supporting annual celebration and awareness event for recovery community.
• ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental behavioral health authority providing funding, referrals, and oversight for substance use and mental health services. Key partner for operational funding and community behavioral health coordination.
• Case Western Reserve University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching partnership providing medical students, residents, and addiction specialists for clinical training at Stella Maris. Dr. Ryan Marino serves as addiction specialist contributing to MAT program development.
• Cleveland State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching partnership providing students for clinical education and training in addiction treatment services.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching partnership providing students and residents for clinical education in addiction medicine and recovery care.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrightView Health: Outpatient addiction medicine provider with a strong MAT focus across multiple states. Comparable to Stella Maris on MAT delivery, Suboxone use, and the outpatient arm of the continuum (IOP/PHP).
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit residential and outpatient addiction treatment organization with comparable detox, residential, PHP, and IOP services plus recovery support. Closest analog to Stella Maris in mission, service mix, and willingness to integrate specialty therapies.
• Gateway Foundation: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating residential, outpatient, and recovery housing programs across the U.S. Directly mirrors Stella Maris' care-continuum and MAT-capable model, making it a strong operational comparator.
• Bradford Health Services: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential and intensive outpatient programs. Overlaps with Stella Maris on residential treatment, MAT, and the regional single-state operating model relevant to outcome comparison.
• Rosecrance: Nonprofit behavioral health network providing residential and outpatient addiction treatment with wraparound services. Comparable continuum-of-care model to Stella Maris, including supportive housing and recovery support.
• CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine: Multi-state outpatient addiction medicine practice focused on medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine products including Suboxone. Closest direct comparison to Stella Maris' injectable-MAT program.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest U.S. nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, PHP, IOP, and recovery housing across multiple states. Same continuum-of-care and 12-step-aligned model as Stella Maris; relevant as a multi-site scale benchmark and outcome benchmark.
• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment facilities nationwide. While broader than Stella Maris, it operates comparable residential SUD services and represents the scaled-incumbent benchmark.

Regional players

• Recovery Resources (Cleveland): Cleveland-based behavioral health nonprofit offering outpatient addiction and mental health services. Head-to-head Cleveland competitor for outpatient, PHP/IOP referrals, and ADAMHS Board-funded clients.
• Signature Health: Cleveland-area nonprofit providing mental health, addiction, and primary care services including MAT. Directly competing for the same Cuyahoga County/ADAMHS-referred clients in the outpatient tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StellaMaris216

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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