What MINES and Associates does

MINES & Associates, Inc. is a privately held behavioral health company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, operating a dual-focus model that combines Health Psychology Services (EAP, managed behavioral health, PPO network access, onsite clinic staffing) with Organizational Psychology (BizPsych). The firm serves self-insured employers, health plans, third-party administrators, brokers, benefits consultants, public sector organizations, and labor groups across all 50 states, with programs scaled to organizations ranging from 150 to 30,000+ lives. Its technology stack comprises telehealth modalities (telephonic, video, digital message), EDI-based claims repricing, a digital intake portal, the PersonalAdvantage online resource library, and integrations with third-party platforms including Supportiv (peer-to-peer chat) and eM Life (mindfulness app). MINES also operates a national PPO network of 23,000+ credentialed behavioral health providers with documented 24-hour credentialing capability, specialized sub-networks for first responders, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ populations, and a proprietary O.W.I.E. organizational assessment tool.

The company generates revenue through a combination of subscription-based EAP contracts, managed behavioral health services (utilization management, claims repricing, complex case coordination), PPO network leasing and transaction-based claims repricing, professional services engagements (organizational development, training, onsite clinic staffing), and episodic professional services for critical incident response. Pricing is quote-based, governed by headcount, plan design, and service scope, with annual billing cadences; per-employee-per-month rates are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, targeting HR leaders, benefits decision-makers, brokers, and health plan administrators, supported by a dedicated business development function and a multi-channel content marketing engine (newsletters, webinars, white papers, professional association participation). Customer outcomes are measurable: 59% average savings on behavioral health charges, 69% claims cost reduction through PPO discounts, 99%+ claims processing accuracy, and over 80% of EAP cases resolved within session limits.

Ownership is founder-influenced, with Dr. Robert A. Mines (Chairman and Chief Psychology Officer) having founded the firm in 1981 and Dr. Daniél C. Kimlinger serving as CEO. The company has no observed external institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no parent company. Operational scale is anchored by 40+ years of continuous operation, a multi-state provider network, and a recognition track record including multiple EAPA Governors' Awards, HealthLinks Healthy Business Leader status (2016-2023), and Titan 100 CEO recognition. Sub-brands include BizPsych (organizational development) and PersonalAdvantage (digital resource library).

Name

MINES and Associates

Legal name

MINES & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://minesandassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MINES and Associates is a privately held, 40+ year behavioral health company delivering Employee Assistance Programs, managed behavioral health, a 23,000+ provider PPO network, and organizational psychology services to self-insured employers, health plans, TPAs, brokers, and public sector organizations across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health Benefit Administration (MBHO Core) (HLAEAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health Care Management & Case Management (HLAEAHAE), People Analytics, Assessment & Psychometrics Consulting (BPAHAGAH), Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Employee assistance programs
• Managed behavioral health
• Behavioral health services
• Organizational psychology consulting
• PPO network management

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Subscription-based EAP services providing confidential 24/7 support for employees covering counseling, legal/financial services, and crisis response. Programs serve as both an employee benefit and a management tool for HR departments.
2. Managed Behavioral Health / MBHO Services: Utilization management, claims repricing, and complex case coordination services delivered in carve-out or integrated models for self-insured employers, health plans, and TPAs.
3. PPO Network Access & Claims Repricing: Network leasing of over 23,000 credentialed behavioral health providers with claims repricing capabilities. Licensed providers include psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, psychiatric nurses, and certified addictions counselors.
4. Onsite and Near-Site Clinic Services: Behavioral health staffing and program design for employer-sponsored onsite clinics, including virtual hybrid models accommodating remote employees.
5. Organizational Psychology / BizPsych Services: Organizational development services including leadership development, executive coaching, team building, organizational assessments, behavioral risk management, and succession planning.
6. Training Programs: Training catalog covering employee development, leadership development, personal development, wellbeing development, and financial/legal development topics, delivered in various formats from 2-hour sessions to 12-month programs.
7. Critical Incident Support Services (CISS): On-site and virtual crisis intervention and debriefing services for workplace traumatic events, available within 24-48 hours of critical incidents.
8. Wellness Coaching & Work/Life Referrals: Professional wellness coaching (up to 4 free sessions per year) and unlimited work/life referral services covering childcare, eldercare, and convenience services.
9. Legal & Financial Services: Initial 30-minute legal consultations at no cost, financial counseling via telephonic sessions, mediation, tax consultation, and document preparation services with a 25% discount on in-network financial provider services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MINES & Associates provides a full continuum of behavioral health services for organizations through two integrated divisions: Health Psychology Services (Employee Assistance Programs, Managed Behavioral Health Care/MBHO, national PPO network access with claims repricing, onsite/near-site clinic staffing, and Critical Incident Support) and Organizational Psychology/BizPsych (leadership development, executive coaching, team building, succession planning, behavioral risk management, and the O.W.I.E. organizational assessment). It is delivered to employer clients through direct sales, a 23,000+ provider network, telehealth and digital platforms, and onsite staffing, serving organizations from 150 to 30,000+ lives across all 50 states.

Product overview

MINES and Associates operates a multi-module behavioral health platform centered on Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), supplemented by managed behavioral health (MBHO), a national PPO network, and organizational psychology services. The core EAP module provides 24/7 counseling, crisis support, work/life referrals, and wellness coaching through face-to-face, telephonic, video, and digital modalities. This core is extended by specialized offerings including onsite/near-site clinic staffing, Critical Incident Support Services (CISS), BizPsych organizational development, Behavioral Risk Management, and the O.W.I.E. assessment tool. Digital service layers include the PersonalAdvantage online resource library (with eM Life mindfulness app), Digital Intake Portal, Provider Portal, and PPO Provider Search. The portfolio serves organizations from 150 to 30,000+ lives nationwide through a network of over 23,000 credentialed providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BizPsych: Organizational development branch offering leadership development, executive coaching, team building, and organizational assessments.
• PersonalAdvantage

Products and services

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Managed Behavioral Health Care (MBHO)
• PPO Network & Claims Repricing
• Onsite & Near-Site Clinic Services
• Critical Incident Support Services (CISS)
• BizPsych (Organizational Psychology Services)
• Behavioral Risk Management
• O.W.I.E. (Organizational Wellbeing Inventory & Evaluation)
• Training Catalog
• Professional Wellness Coaching
• Legal & Financial Services
• Work/Life Referral Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% average savings off billed behavioral health charges (range: 40-65%)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SupportivcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupportiv is a 24/7/365 anonymous peer-to-peer support service integrated into MINES' EAP offering. It matches employees with similar experiences for real-time group chats moderated by professional facilitators. MINES includes this service as a standard component of its employee benefits, providing around-the-clock mental health and emotional support access.
• Peer Assistance ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the PATH4EMS Program delivering specialized EAP services for emergency medical services personnel. This partnership received the 2021 Outstanding Employee Assistance Program award from EAPA. MINES has also collaborated on multiple individual awards through this partner organization.
• Recovery VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical webinar partner providing professional education and CEU content for MINES' provider network on substance abuse and addiction recovery topics.
• Harmony FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical webinar and CEU partner providing professional education for MINES' provider network on mental health and substance use topics.
• Sierra TucsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical webinar and CEU partner providing professional education for MINES' provider network on behavioral health treatment topics.
• Continuum EAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical webinar partner contributing AI and psychosis-related professional development content for MINES' provider network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Modern Health: EAP and global mental health platform offering therapy, coaching, and digital self-serve tools to employers worldwide. Targets the same employer-sponsored EAP/MBHO buyer as MINES, with comparable mid-market and enterprise motion.
• Lyra Health: Digital-first EAP and managed behavioral health platform serving employers with in-person, virtual, and app-based care. Direct competitor in the same employer-funded EAP/MBHO category, especially in the mid-market and enterprise segments MINES targets.
• Workplace Options: Global EAP and wellbeing provider serving multinational employers with counseling, work/life, and crisis support. Closely comparable in service mix to MINES, particularly for cross-border and large employer accounts.
• Spring Health: Global mental health benefit platform combining EAP, therapy, coaching, and medication management for employers. Competes head-to-head with MINES for mid-market and enterprise behavioral health contracts with an AI-enabled member experience.
• ComPsych: Largest independent EAP provider in the U.S., offering similar 24/7 counseling, work/life, crisis, and managed behavioral health services. Closest non-payer-owned direct competitor to MINES given parallel service portfolio and national reach.
• CuraLinc Healthcare: Mid-market EAP, mental health, and wellness provider serving employers with counseling, crisis support, and digital tools. Comparable in size, customer segment focus, and product breadth to MINES.

Emerging players

• Wellbeats / Wellable: Wellness and EAP-adjacent platform focused on digital wellbeing, coaching, and behavioral health engagement tools for employers. Emerging player whose digital-first approach overlaps with the PersonalAdvantage/Supportiv layer of MINES' EAP offering.

Broad incumbents

• Elevance Health (Anthem) Behavioral Health: Behavioral health division of a top-five U.S. health insurer, providing EAP and managed behavioral care through its affiliated health plans. Adjacent competitor with captive payer distribution that competes for the same employer and TPA-sold contracts.
• Magellan Health (Evernorth): Large diversified managed behavioral health organization owned by Cigna's Evernorth, serving health plans, employers, and government programs. Overlaps with MINES on MBHO core and behavioral health network leasing but at materially greater scale.
• Optum Behavioral Health: Largest U.S. behavioral health manager, part of UnitedHealth Group, offering EAP, MBHO, network, and integrated medical-behavioral services. Competes with MINES for national accounts and TPAs but as part of a much broader payer/PBM portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mines_bh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mines-and-associates

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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