Fellowship Health Resources

What Fellowship Health Resources does

Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization founded in 1975 in Rhode Island and currently operating 80+ mental health and addiction programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island), serving more than 7,000 individuals annually through a community-based delivery model. FHR's core service portfolio includes Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs, Drop-In Centers, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Peer Recovery Services, and Tailored Care Management for NC Medicaid beneficiaries. The organization operates five Clubhouses (Anchor House, Taunton River House, Fairwinds, Harbor House, Towne House) that provide employment support, housing assistance, and social rehabilitation, alongside differentiated therapeutic programs such as Studio 35 (creative arts therapy) and WRAP-based recovery planning, all anchored by FHR's proprietary PRISMMODEL service delivery framework.

FHR is funded primarily through Medicaid, State Funded IPRS contracts, BlueCross BlueShield reimbursements, charitable donations, and targeted grants (e.g., $250K Commonwealth Corporation workforce grant, $600K Rhode Island Housing grant). Since July 2018, FHR has operated as an affiliated organization of Elwyn, with Elwyn serving as sole member while FHR retains its operational identity; the combined entity claims 209 years of clinical expertise spanning behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability services. FHR holds CARF International accreditation and reports 97-98% client satisfaction rates. In December 2021, CEO Debra M. Paul retired after eight years and was succeeded by Kristen Guilfoyle as Executive Director effective January 1, 2022, with Dr. Kurt Miceli appointed Senior VP of Adult Behavioral Health at Elwyn to oversee integrated adult behavioral health services.

Name

Fellowship Health Resources

Legal name

Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.

Website

https://fhr.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fellowship Health Resources is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization operating 80+ mental health and addiction programs across six states, serving 7,000+ individuals annually through outpatient, residential, clubhouse, and peer recovery services funded primarily by Medicaid and state contracts.

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 (623220), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Addiction recovery programs
• Community mental health
• Psychosocial rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding/Government Contracts: FHR receives public funding to provide residential, educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to individuals and families affected by mental illness and addiction disorders
2. Healthcare Insurance: Services accepted through Medicaid, State Funded IPRS, BCBS (BlueCross BlueShield), and Sliding Fee scale
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Private donations and fundraising events support program enhancements, new initiatives, and items not covered by public funds

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fellowship Health Resources (FHR) is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider delivering community-based mental health and addiction services across six U.S. states. Its service portfolio includes outpatient behavioral health clinics, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) mobile teams, intensive outpatient substance abuse programs, Drop-In Centers, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Peer Recovery Services, Tailored Care Management for NC Medicaid beneficiaries, and Clubhouses, all operationalized under the proprietary PRISMMODEL framework integrated with WRAP recovery planning.

Product overview

Fellowship Health Resources (FHR) is a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization providing mental health and addiction services through a network of community-based programs. The organization operates a diverse portfolio of services organized around its PRISMMODEL framework, including Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs, Drop-In Centers, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Peer Recovery Services, and Tailored Care Management. FHR also operates five Clubhouses (Anchor House, Taunton River House, Fairwinds, Harbor House, Towne House) offering employment, educational, and social support services. The organization delivers specialized therapeutic programs including Studio 35 (creative arts therapy) and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning). Additional offerings include grant programs like Michael's Fund and emergency relief funds. FHR serves over 7,000 individuals across Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia, with an affiliation with Elwyn expanding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio 35: Therapeutic arts program enabling individuals to explore arts, art history, coping skills, and self-expression through creative activities
• Michael's Fund
• COVID-19 Relief Fund
• PRISMMODEL
• David L. Taton Learning Institute

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Outpatient mental health services including clinical assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication treatment, individual and group counseling for adults, seniors, and youth ages 12+, using evidence-based practices such as trauma recovery, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mobile multi-disciplinary teams providing intensive treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services for individuals experiencing multiple life challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, and addictive disorders. Uses a team approach for ongoing individualized care delivered in homes and community settings.
• Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program A 12-week individual and group-focused non-residential program for adults providing intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment and secondary mental health treatment, with transportation provided.
• Drop-In Center A safe and supportive environment offering mental health and addiction recovery counseling, physical health education and support, leisure activities, structured skills training groups, peer recovery services, and Studio 35 creative arts program access.
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Therapeutic, psycho-educational, and skill-building programs fostering skill development, including community support activities that promote independent living, pre-vocational skills, and participation in the Studio 35 creative arts program.
• Peer Recovery Services Support services offered by persons with lived experience who help individuals become and stay engaged in the recovery process through one-on-one, group therapy, discussion groups, and wellness-based trainings, agency-wide per FHR's three-year strategic expansion plan.
• Tailored Care Management Care management model for eligible NC Medicaid beneficiaries providing a single designated care manager supported by a multidisciplinary team to address whole-person health spanning physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, and long-term services and supports.
• Clubhouses Community-based rehabilitation programs providing support for individuals with mental illness and addiction disorders. Services include support and advocacy, employment assistance (transitional, supported, and independent), educational support, housing assistance, entitlement assistance, Studio 35 arts program, and social activities. Operates five locations: Anchor House, Taunton River House, Fairwinds, Harbor House, and Towne House.
• Studio 35 Therapeutic arts program enabling individuals to explore arts, art history, coping skills, and self-expression. Integrates arts as a therapeutic approach to help individuals become more engaged in the community, reduce isolation, improve stabilization, and teach vocational and arts-based skills.
• Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Evidence-based recovery planning program teaching self-management coping strategies. FHR offers WRAP courses for persons served, leadership, and clinical staff, focusing on wellness tools, early warning signs, and crisis planning. The WRAP program was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of individuals in care would recommend FHR services to others
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ElwyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2018Strategic affiliation joining FHR's behavioral healthcare programs with Elwyn's service network for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. This partnership enables a coast-to-coast continuum of care and enhanced services. Elwyn became the sole member of FHR. FHR continues operating under its own name.
• NAMIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2016FHR participates in NAMI Walks to support mental health awareness and education programs across the United States
• Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2011Collaboration to offer the first group WRAP for persons living with psychiatric challenges at the Recovery Learning Community in Taunton, MA. This partnership enabled Rousseau and Amaral to become the first certified WRAP group facilitators in southeastern Massachusetts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Elwyn: Elwyn is FHR's parent organization and a major nonprofit human services provider serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs across multiple states. Directly comparable as a combined I/DD + behavioral health platform with similar nonprofit structure and Medicaid funding model.
• BayCare Behavioral Health: BayCare Behavioral Health is the behavioral health arm of BayCare Health System, a large integrated health system operating in Florida. Comparable as a multi-site community-based behavioral health provider within a broader health system, with overlapping service lines and Medicaid contracts.
• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America is a large national nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and human services across 46 states. Comparable as a large-scale nonprofit behavioral health and human services operator with similar Medicaid-funded service lines and a national footprint that dwarfs FHR.

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Vinfen is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing community-based behavioral health, developmental, and recovery services with a similar clubhouse/ACT/residential model. Directly comparable as a Northeast nonprofit behavioral health provider serving similar populations through Medicaid and state funding.
• Riverside Community Care: Riverside is a large nonprofit behavioral health and human services provider in Massachusetts and neighboring states offering outpatient, residential, and recovery services. Comparable nonprofit community-based behavioral health peer with similar payer mix and service portfolio.
• Aspire Health Partners: Aspire Health Partners is a Florida-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, addiction, and child welfare services through community-based programs. Comparable nonprofit behavioral health provider with a similar mix of outpatient, residential, and peer recovery services.
• Thresholds: Thresholds is a Chicago-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and housing services with a strong recovery-oriented and clubhouse-style model. Comparable as a nonprofit behavioral health provider using peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, and recovery-focused programming with similar population focus.
• CenterPointe Health: CenterPointe Health is a Nebraska-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, addiction treatment, and primary care services. Comparable as a nonprofit community behavioral health provider with similar outpatient, residential, and peer recovery service lines.
• Compass Health Network: Compass Health Network is a Missouri-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, and primary care across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-state nonprofit behavioral health provider with similar CCBHC-style service mix and Medicaid-heavy revenue model.

Emerging players

• Jewish Family & Children's Service: JFCS and similar family/social service nonprofits provide mental health, case management, and recovery support services with a comparable nonprofit, multi-state-community-based model. Comparable as a community-based social and behavioral services provider serving Medicaid and sliding-fee populations.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fellowshiphr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FellowshipHR
• Facebookfacebook.com/FellowshipHealthResources
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fellowship-health-resources

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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