Cummins Behavioral Health Systems

Name

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems

Legal name

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.

Website

https://cumminsbhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Substance use recovery
• Community mental health
• Crisis intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants (SAMHSA CCBHC): Cummins received federal SAMHSA grants to become a CCBHC and expand services: a 2021 Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grant and a 2022 CCBHC-IA (Improvement and Advancement) Grant of $1M/year for 4 years ($4M total) to continue and advance CCBHC services in Hendricks County.
2. Insurance Reimbursement (Third-Party Payers): Cummins works with third-party payers including Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare as well as other organizationally-approved payers. Services are billed through these payers for eligible consumers.
3. Sliding Scale Out-of-Pocket Payments: Persons seeking services may pay for treatment out-of-pocket utilizing an organizational sliding scale based on ability to pay, ensuring access for uninsured or underinsured individuals regardless of insurance status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems is a private nonprofit organization providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services including mental health therapy, substance use disorder treatment, integrated primary medical care, psychiatric medication management, crisis intervention, and care coordination across five Indiana counties. The organization operates under a SAMHSA-designated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model and delivers specialized programs including Empower Her (women's SUD recovery), Balanced Minds (adolescent intensive outpatient), Mobile Crisis Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Employment Services, School-Based Services in 150+ schools, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression and OCD.

Product overview

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems is a private nonprofit behavioral health organization offering a comprehensive suite of outpatient mental health and substance use services across Central Indiana. The organization operates a multi-county service area providing core programs including Youth and Family Services, Adult Recovery Services, Substance Use Treatment, and Crisis Services. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Cummins provides integrated whole-person care combining behavioral health with primary medical services (via WindRose Health Network partnership), on-site pharmacy (Genoa Healthcare), and laboratory testing. Specialized programs include the Empower Her SUD recovery program for women, the Balanced Minds Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Mobile Crisis Services, Care Coordination, Employment Services, and TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for treatment-resistant conditions. Services are delivered across multiple outpatient locations and in community settings including over 150 schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empower Her Program: A specialized SUD (Substance Use Disorder) recovery support program specifically designed for women. The program combines group outpatient therapy using the evidence-based 'Helping Women Recover' curriculum with wraparound services for women and their dependents.
• Balanced Minds

Products and services

• Substance Use Treatment / Lifelong Recovery Services Comprehensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs offering individual therapy, group therapy, and support services designed for long-term recovery for adolescents and adults with SUD.
• Adult Recovery Services Behavioral health services for adults including mental health therapy, psychiatric medication management, and Integrated Health Specialist support for adults experiencing mental health or co-occurring conditions.
• Youth and Family Services Mental health services for children, adolescents, and families including therapy, life skills training, and family-centered support for youth with serious emotional disturbances and their caregivers.
• Crisis Services 24/7 emergency crisis intervention services providing immediate behavioral health crisis support via the 24-hour crisis line and mobile crisis teams in the community.
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Services Federally-designated comprehensive behavioral health clinic offering integrated physical health, mental health, substance use, and 24/7 crisis services under one roof in Hendricks County regardless of ability to pay.
• Primary Medical Care On-site primary medical care services provided in partnership with WindRose Health Network at the Avon office location, integrating physical health care with behavioral health services.
• Mobile Crisis Services Community-based crisis intervention teams that deploy to provide behavioral health and substance use crisis support in the field, interfacing with law enforcement, first responders, schools, and community members to reduce unnecessary ER visits and law enforcement involvement.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) High-intensity, multidisciplinary team-based service for adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions who have not responded to standard treatment, delivered in homes, workplaces, community settings, and offices.
• Care Coordination

Quantifiable outcome

• Cummins scored higher on all MHA Bell Seal assessment categories in 2024 than the average Bell Seal recipient in 2023, with scores 60% to 260% higher than non-Bell Seal certified organizations.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WindRose Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindRose Health Network is Cummins' partner for on-site primary care services at the Avon CCBHC location. WindRose employs the staff who provide primary medical care services, integrating physical health care with Cummins' behavioral health services under one roof. This partnership enables Cummins to offer whole-person care including primary care physician visits, on-site laboratory testing (including diabetes, obesity, and hypertension screening), and better medication management through the on-site Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) / Vocational Rehabilitation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough a partnership with Indiana's FSSA Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Cummins serves as an employment specialist provider for individuals with mental health disabilities referred from the state VR program. Cummins helps consumers work through the VR process, set vocational goals, and provides job shadowing, situational assessments, and ongoing employment support. Cummins primarily accepts VR referrals whose primary disabilities are related to mental health.
• Decatur Township Drug-Free CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCummins partners with the Decatur Township Drug-Free Coalition to provide school-based mental health services in Decatur Township schools and to connect students requiring therapy with appropriate treatment. The Coalition focuses on preventing and reducing drug use among youth by strengthening families and collaborating with community resources, and Cummins provides the clinical behavioral health services component.
• Mental Health America of Hendricks CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMHA of Hendricks County partners with Cummins on community wellness initiatives and shares Cummins' mission to promote mental health in the community. The organizations collaborate on community education and resources. MHAHC also depends on volunteer support to complete its mission of promoting mental wellness.
• Mental Health America of Putnam CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMHA of Putnam County is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people find and access mental health resources, primarily through education and community training. Karen Martoglio, Executive Director, collaborates with Cummins on mental health awareness initiatives including mindfulness and art-based wellness programs.
• Hendricks County Suicide Prevention Coalition / Indiana Suicide Prevention NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCummins participates in Indiana's expanding network of community members and professionals engaged in suicide prevention through the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network and associated coalitions throughout the state. The 988 suicide prevention line is promoted on Cummins' website as a quick link.
• Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs / Military & Veteran Support OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCummins holds a 2-Star designation through Star Behavioral Health Providers (2026–2028) recognizing services for military and veteran populations. Cummins' community resources page links to Veterans Crisis Line (988), Military OneSource, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, National Military Family Association, USO, and US VA. Veterans may be referred through these organizations for behavioral health services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspire Indiana Health: Indiana-based nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic delivering integrated mental health, substance use, and primary care services across multiple counties — directly comparable to Cummins' CCBHC operating model, payer mix, and Indiana geography.
• Centerstone: Large multi-state nonprofit behavioral health provider operating CCBHC and outpatient mental health/SUD programs with similar service breadth (therapy, crisis, ACT) to Cummins; Indiana is part of its footprint, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Hamilton Center, Inc. Indiana Community Mental Health Center providing outpatient mental health and SUD services under the Indiana CMHC model with comparable service lines, Medicaid funding structure, and community-based delivery.

Regional players

• Wabash Valley Alliance: Indiana-based community mental health provider serving West Central Indiana counties adjacent to Cummins' footprint with similar CMHC services, comparable payer mix, and shared state/federal funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Community Health Network Behavioral Health: Indianapolis-area health system offering integrated behavioral health and primary care; competes with Cummins' Avon CCBHC site and represents the large-system incumbent threat in Marion and Hendricks Counties.
• Eskenazi Health: Indianapolis safety-net health system with extensive behavioral health, primary care, and SUD services — overlapping with Cummins on whole-person care, Medicaid populations, and Marion/Hendricks County geography.
• Indiana University Health Behavioral Services: Academic health system with hospital-anchored behavioral health and addiction services across central Indiana; competes for specialty referrals, TMS demand, and serious mental illness populations in Cummins' counties.

Emerging players

• LifeStance Health: Outpatient mental health platform operating in Indiana with in-person and virtual therapy and psychiatry; competes for adult and youth therapy demand with a more capital-efficient, multi-state delivery model.
• Charlie Health: Virtual and hybrid intensive outpatient program for adolescents with serious mental health needs; directly comparable to Cummins' Balanced Minds A-IOT program and poses a digital-first threat for youth referrals.
• Newport Healthcare: Operator of adolescent and young adult intensive outpatient and residential behavioral health programs; competes for higher-acuity youth and family referrals against Cummins' Balanced Minds A-IOT and youth services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cummins_BHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/CumminsBehavioralHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cummins-behavioral-health-services

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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