OHI

What OHI does

OHI is a Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1979 and headquartered at 203 Maine Avenue, Bangor, providing mental health services, intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services, professional training, and a community food pantry. Its core operations span two service lines: Mental Health Services (Residential Treatment, Skills Development, Behavioral Health Home, and Community Integration) and IDD Services (Home and Community Based Waiver Services, Community Case Management, the LEAD ON! Community Support Program, and the Home of Your Own Personal Support Program), with a specialization in supporting adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome. OHI also operates the Brewer Area Food Pantry, launched in November 2013, which serves food-insecure residents of Brewer and Eddington and was expanded during COVID-19 to any food-insecure household. A separate Professional Development training department delivers state-mandated certifications (CRMA, CPR, PACT, Mental Health Support Specialist) and is described as one of the premier training facilities in central Maine.

The organization supports about 400 people today across six Maine counties (Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Hancock, Washington, and Waldo), down from a historical high of nearly 600, with 24-hour residential services delivered at six mental health residential locations in the greater Bangor area. Technology is essentially absent as a differentiator: there is no proprietary platform, no API, no app, and no documented AI/ML capability. Operations rely on direct human service delivery, case management, and participation in Maine's HealthInfoNet health information exchange for clinical data sharing.

The business model is government-funded managed services plus donations. The majority of revenue flows from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for Medicaid/MaineCare-billable services (Home and Community Based Waiver, mental health, and IDD services), supplemented by HUD funding for permanent housing, a smaller stream of private insurance payments, and 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations. Services are not priced to individuals; OHI does not charge clients directly, and no public pricing exists. End customers are state government payers, with end-user beneficiaries being adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders, plus food-insecure households served by the pantry. Leadership transitioned in January 2022 when founding CEO Bonnie-Jean Brooks retired after 43 years; the current Interim President and CEO is Margaret Longsworth, and the organization is governed by an independent community Board of Directors with no parent company or private equity ownership.

Name

OHI

Legal name

OHI

Website

https://ohimaine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OHI is a Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1979, providing mental health and intellectual/developmental disability services, professional training, and a food pantry to approximately 400 people across six Maine counties, funded primarily by Maine DHHS, HUD, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Mental Health Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Mental health services
• Community case management
• Residential treatment programs
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (DHHS): OHI is licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and receives financial support from DHHS for Medicaid-funded services including Home and Community Based Waiver Services, mental health services, and intellectual disability services.
2. HUD Housing Funding: OHI receives financial support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for providing permanent housing in Bangor and Brewer for adults with disabilities.
3. Private Insurance: OHI receives payment from private insurers for some services provided to individuals with disabilities and mental illness.
4. Donations: OHI accepts donations from private donors, foundations, and corporations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in Maine as a charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OHI is a Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering human services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and mental illness. Its core offerings include Mental Health Services (residential treatment, behavioral health home, community integration, and skills development) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services (community case management, home and community-based waiver services, personal support, and community support programs). The organization also operates the Brewer Area Food Pantry and a Professional Development Training department for direct support professionals.

Product overview

OHI is a Maine-based, public nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of human services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental illness. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform rather than distinct products, offering Mental Health Services (including Behavioral Health Home, Residential Treatment, Community Integration, and Skills Development), Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services (including Community Case Management, LEAD ON! Community Support Program, Home & Community Based Waiver Services, and Personal Support Programs), the Brewer Area Food Pantry, and Professional Development Training. All services share the foundational philosophy of 'Everything is Possible' and are tailored to individual needs through person-centered planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brewer Area Food Pantry: A food pantry operated by OHI located at 222 North Main Street in Brewer, Maine, serving food-insecure residents of Brewer and Eddington.
• LEAD ON! Community Support Program
• Home of Your Own

Products and services

• Mental Health Services

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreOthersOHI is licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and receives financial support from DHHS for Medicaid-funded services including Home and Community Based Waiver Services, mental health services, and intellectual disability services. DHHS authorizes and funds much of OHI's service delivery.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersOHI receives financial support from HUD for providing permanent housing in Bangor and Brewer for adults with disabilities. This funding enables OHI to maintain its housing programs for vulnerable populations.
• American Network of Community Options & Resources (ANCOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHI is affiliated with ANCOR, a national trade organization. Former CEO Bonnie-Jean Brooks served on the ANCOR Board of Directors from 1981-2002 as member, secretary, vice president of public policy, president and past president. She was elected ANCOR Foundation Board Vice President and represented ANCOR at Congressional hearings.
• Maine Association for Community Service ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly known as Maine Association of ICF/MR Providers, this is a state provider association and formal affiliate of ANCOR. Founded by Bonnie-Jean Brooks, it represents community service providers in Maine.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBonnie-Jean Brooks served on the CARF Board of Directors for four terms and was appointed to five international advisory committees on residential, employment, children's and outcome measurement standards.
• United Way Eastern MaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Eastern Maine is listed as a partner organization. OHI's logo appears on United Way's member page indicating partnership in community initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brewerfoodpantry
• Xx.com/OHI_Maine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohi-maine

Compliance5 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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