CKF Addiction Treatment

What CKF Addiction Treatment does

CKF Addiction Treatment is a Kansas-based nonprofit addiction health care provider founded in May 1967 by Father Willys E. Neustrom as the Central Kansas Foundation. Originally established as Pathfinder House, a halfway house in Salina, the organization has expanded over 55+ years into a full-continuum-of-care provider offering detoxification and residential rehabilitation (28-day and 7-day programs), in-person outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), substance use assessments, and a statewide telehealth platform reaching all 65 Kansas counties. Specialized programs include the Bridgehouse designated women's program (1 of 8 in Kansas, offering intensive outpatient care with free supportive housing for women and children, now operated in both Salina and Topeka), the Pathfinder Recovery Center (free peer-based recovery coaching via telehealth), adolescent telehealth services for ages 12-17, and harm reduction via a 24/7 Narcan vending machine and fentanyl testing strips.

The organization operates facilities in Salina (headquarters, including a 30-bed adult co-ed residential facility), Abilene, McPherson, and Topeka, and embeds staff in 2 acute care settings 24/7 plus 12 primary care clinic partnerships spanning Colby, Fredonia, Hays, Hoxie, Junction City, Lakin, Salina, Seneca, and Topeka. Revenue is sourced from insurance billing, sliding-scale self-pay (assessments at $150 full cost), federal and state Block Grant funds serving uninsured patients, and charitable donations including a $1.6M Bridging the Gaps Capital Campaign. Education programs include the Youth Education and Safety (YES) program, Alcohol and Other Drug Information School (ADIS), Salina Weekend Intervention Program (SWIP), and Get Real About Tobacco (GRAT). The organization holds CARF national accreditation, Kansas state licensure, HIPAA compliance, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Center designation. CKF served 2,357 unique patients in 2022 and is led by President & CEO Shane Hudson.

The go-to-market operates through four parallel channels: direct self-referral intake via phone or online quoter, professional agency referrals (law enforcement, courts, schools, clergy, hospitals, social service agencies), SBIRT screenings co-located at healthcare partner sites, and embedded peer mentor staff in external community settings. Customer segments include individuals with substance use disorders (primary), women and women with children (Bridgehouse), adolescents aged 12-17, and healthcare provider systems as B2B SBIRT clients. Geographic expansion has been organic (Bridgehouse-Topeka, 2024) and inorganic (announced Sims-Kemper Clinical Counseling and Recovery Services asset acquisition in November 2025).

Name

CKF Addiction Treatment

Legal name

CKF Addiction Treatment

Website

https://ckfaddictiontreatment.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CKF Addiction Treatment is a Kansas nonprofit founded in 1967 that provides the full continuum of addiction care including detox, residential, outpatient, MAT, telehealth, women's housing, and adolescent services across 65 Kansas counties, serving 2,357 unique patients in 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Medication Adherence, Digital Therapeutics & Remote Coaching (condition-specific programs) (HLALAFAF)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance use disorder care
• Behavioral health services
• Residential rehabilitation programs
• Medication assisted treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcpherson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: CKF bills through patients' insurance companies for covered treatment services including assessments, outpatient, residential, and medication-assisted treatment.
2. Self-Pay / Sliding Scale: For self-pay patients, CKF offers a sliding scale fee based on income. Assessment full cost is $150.
3. Federal and State Funding / Block Grants: CKF receives federal and state funding and state Block Grant funds to ensure patients without insurance or ability to pay can access care. This acts as a safety-net funding mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CKF Addiction Treatment is a Kansas-based nonprofit addiction healthcare provider offering a full continuum of care including detoxification and residential rehabilitation (28-day and 7-day programs), in-person outpatient treatment, statewide telehealth services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), substance use assessments, and specialized programs for women (Bridgehouse) and adolescents. Founded in 1967, the organization serves patients through facilities in Salina, Abilene, McPherson, and Topeka, with embedded staff in 12 primary care clinic partnerships across 65 Kansas counties.

Product overview

CKF Addiction Treatment is a nonprofit addiction health care provider founded in 1967 offering a comprehensive continuum of care. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform rather than modular software products. Core services include detoxification and residential rehabilitation (28-day and 7-day programs), in-person outpatient treatment, telehealth services (available across Kansas), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and substance use assessments. Specialized programs include the Bridgehouse Women's Program (1 of 8 Designated Women's Programs in Kansas, offering intensive outpatient treatment with supportive housing for women and children), adolescent services (telehealth-based for ages 12-17), and the Pathfinder Recovery Center (peer mentor/recovery coaching services available free via telehealth). Education programs include Youth Education and Safety (YES), Alcohol and Other Drug Information School (ADIS), Salina Weekend Intervention Program (SWIP), and Get Real About Tobacco (GRAT). Professional services encompass SBIRT screening and staff training. Harm reduction offerings include a 24/7 Narcan vending machine and fentanyl testing strips. The organization is CARF-accredited and operates facilities in Salina, Abilene, and McPherson, Kansas, with partnerships at 9 primary care clinic sites across the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridgehouse: Designated women's program providing intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment services with supportive housing for women and women with children.
• Pathfinder Recovery Center
• Pathfinder House

Products and services

• Detoxification and Rehabilitation Residential programs providing detoxification and rehabilitation services in a structured, supportive environment for individuals experiencing acute symptoms of addiction. Includes 28-day standard program and 7-day shorter options.
• In-Person Outpatient Flexible outpatient programs allowing individuals to access addiction health care while continuing to manage other important areas of their lives. Available at Salina, Abilene, and McPherson locations.
• Telehealth Services Quality, effective, and user-friendly telehealth services providing in-person equivalent services from the convenience of home. Available across the state of Kansas via virtual drop-in services 8AM-6:30PM Monday-Friday.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medication-assisted treatment program where qualified staff assess if MAT could be an appropriate option for recovery. Medications can be taken for short periods as part of comprehensive treatment.
• Women's Treatment / Bridgehouse Program Designated women's program offering intensive outpatient treatment with supportive housing for women and women with children. Includes safe housing, onsite addiction healthcare, case management, childcare assistance, life skills classes, and parenting classes. CKF Bridgehouse-Salina is 1 of 8 Designated Women's Programs in Kansas.
• Adolescent Programs and Services Comprehensive addiction treatment services for adolescents aged 12-17. Telehealth-based treatment model addressing the lack of adolescent treatment options in Kansas (only 20 residential beds statewide for teens).
• Pathfinder Recovery Center Recovery coaching and peer mentor services staffed by individuals who have experienced recovery firsthand. Offers free services including drop-in virtual access, individual recovery coaching, and community resource navigation. Services accessible via telehealth across the state.
• Substance Use Assessments Comprehensive assessments conducted by Licensed Addiction Counselors to understand substance use patterns and recommend appropriate levels of care. Available in-person or via telehealth-from-home. Full cost is $150 with sliding scale and insurance options.
• Prevention and Education Education, prevention, and early intervention services vital to understanding and managing the chronic disease of addiction. Includes Youth Education and Safety (YES) program for ages 12-18 and other educational offerings.
• Youth Education and Safety (YES) Eight-hour prevention/intervention program for youth ages 12-18 designed for those with early-stage involvement with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Requires parent/guardian attendance. Meets court-ordered educational requirements for Minor in Possession, Minor in Consumption, and tobacco violations.
• Alcohol and Other Drug Information School (ADIS) Educational program for individuals needing basic education about alcohol and drugs, required for first-time DUI offenders per Kansas law. Eight-hour interactive program including lecture, discussions, written assignments, and video presentations. Held monthly in Salina and McPherson.
• Salina Weekend Intervention Program (SWIP) 48-hour intervention program required for DUI offenders whose offense calls for incarceration. Participants check in Friday 6PM and complete program Sunday 6PM at Kansas Regional Training Center.
• Get Real About Tobacco (GRAT) Tobacco education program with goals to increase knowledge of tobacco/e-cigarette dangers, provide peer pressure resistance skills, and formulate quit plans. $40 program fee with pre-registration required.
• SBIRT Services Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment services - a billable service allowing healthcare facilities to identify patients who may benefit from addiction healthcare.
• Staff Training for Healthcare Facilities Training services for staff of healthcare facilities on understanding addiction as a chronic disease and supporting patients managing this illness.
• SAFE Initiative / Harm Reduction Harm reduction services including 24/7 Narcan vending machine with free Narcan and hygiene kits, plus free fentanyl testing strips.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quitting tobacco use during treatment is linked to a 25% increase in long-term sobriety
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stormont Vail Health (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023CKF has a strong partnership with Stormont Vail in Topeka, with CKF staff embedded in the Stormont Vail facility since 2015. This partnership led to the establishment of CKF Bridgehouse – Topeka at 900 SW 39th Street.
• Bennington State Bank, Icon Structures Inc., Nex-Tech Wireless, Salina Regional Health Foundation, Aubrey Jane with American Family (Event Sponsors)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2023These organizations sponsored the CKF Color Run for Recovery and UnMask the Stigma Gala events, supporting National Recovery Month awareness activities.
• Kansas Medicaid Managed Care OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF partnered with Kansas Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to provide addiction health care services, expanding access for Medicaid-enrolled patients across Kansas.
• Konza Prairie Community Health Center (Junction City & Manhattan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF places Peer Mentors at Konza Prairie Community Health Center locations in Junction City and Manhattan as part of a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant to build screening protocols and care pathways.
• Riley County Health Department (Manhattan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF places Peer Mentors at the Riley County Health Department in Manhattan to create additional touch points for addiction health care screening and engagement.
• Fredonia Family Care Clinic (Fredonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF places Peer Mentors at Fredonia Family Care Clinic as part of its external setting strategy to identify and treat problematic substance use in community health settings.
• Abilene Middle and High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF places Peer Mentors onsite at Abilene Middle and High School as part of its $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant to build addiction screening and care pathways for adolescents.
• 12 Primary Care Clinic Partners (Statewide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF has partnerships with 9 clinic sites (expanding to 12) in Colby, Fredonia, Hays, Hoxie, Junction City, Lakin, Salina, Seneca, and Topeka as part of its primary care medical integration efforts, embedding addiction health care services in primary care settings.
• Kansas Connecting Communities InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF participates in the Kansas Connecting Communities initiative, recognized by HRSA, connecting individuals to addiction treatment services across 65 Kansas counties using innovative technology.
• Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF participates in Project ECHO, using videoconferencing to build collaborative learning experiences for Kansas healthcare providers on addiction treatment best practices. CKF's CEO and staff present regularly in the KU ECHO series.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valley Hope Alliance: Regional nonprofit addiction treatment provider headquartered in Kansas with a similar continuum of care (residential, outpatient, MAT) and overlapping service geography; directly comparable in scale, mission, and funding model.
• DCCCA: Kansas-based nonprofit providing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services including residential and outpatient programs; comparable safety-net model and state-funded revenue mix.
• Mirror, Inc. Kansas-headquartered nonprofit offering addiction treatment, offender programs, and adolescent/youth services, with ADIS/DUI education comparable to CKF's programs; very similar service mix and customer segments.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential, outpatient, MAT, and specialized women's/older adult programs; comparable full continuum, nonprofit structure, and women's specialty programming.
• Rosecrance: Midwest-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering residential, outpatient, and MAT for substance use disorders; comparable continuum, regional footprint, and payer mix.
• Gateway Foundation: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient services including MAT; similar CARF-accredited, mission-driven model with comparable scale and patient segments.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider on the East Coast offering a similar continuum including residential, outpatient, MAT, and specialized programming for young adults and women.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit addiction treatment leader with full continuum of care (residential, outpatient, MAT, family programs); comparable mission and CARF accreditation but operates at much larger scale across multiple states.
• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with extensive residential and outpatient SUD programs across the U.S.; representative of the broader incumbent competitive threat CKF faces as national chains move into Midwestern markets.

Emerging players

• BrightView Health: Outpatient-focused addiction treatment provider with strong MAT offering and a hub-and-spoke model across multiple states; comparable outpatient/MAT emphasis and Medicaid payer mix, though for-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CKFAddictionTreamentSalina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ckf-addiction-treatment
• Instagraminstagram.com/ckfaddictiontreatment
• Xx.com/ckfsalina

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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