Aurora Mental Health and Recovery

What Aurora Mental Health and Recovery does

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, serving as a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) for individuals and families across the lifespan. It operates 9 physical service locations, including the new Potomac Pavilion flagship facility opened January 2026 with 24/7 crisis walk-in services, a 16-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit, a 45-bed Withdrawal Management unit, and the Connect to Care same-day access program, alongside embedded teams in schools and detention centers, telehealth delivery, and street-outreach homeless services. The clinical portfolio spans outpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programming, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Deep TMS, first-episode psychosis intervention (Ascent), Autism/I-DD counseling, early childhood services, forensic services, and culturally specialized clinics for Asian, refugee, and immigrant populations with interpretation in 75+ languages via the Colorado Language Connection. The non-clinical portfolio includes ESL, GED, citizenship, and workforce training; victim assistance; and the Youth Leadership Academy. Revenue is primarily driven by Medicaid reimbursement under Colorado's state-directed CCBHC payment model, supplemented by commercial insurance, a sliding-fee self-pay scale ($5 to $409 per service), and charitable donations. As of April 2026, AMHR announced a 14% workforce reduction and closure of multiple programs citing a $13M budget shortfall driven by Medicaid payment methodology changes, a $7.2M reconciliation payment, and federal Medicaid cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Name

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery

Legal name

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Website

https://auroramhr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a 501(c)(3) SAMHSA-designated community behavioral health clinic founded in 1975 in Aurora, Colorado, providing outpatient mental health, addiction recovery, crisis stabilization, and culturally specialized services to 19,000+ clients annually across nine locations and embedded school and justice settings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAJ), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Crisis intervention services
• Substance use treatment
• Behavioral health care
• Culturally responsive therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 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. Medicaid Reimbursement: As a CCBHC grantee, AMHR receives Medicaid reimbursement under a state-directed payment model. The organization's primary revenue stream is threatened by changes to Colorado's Medicaid payment methodology, which the CEO states is designed to pay at cost with no operating margin.
2. Commercial Insurance: AMHR accepts most major commercial insurance plans. Client copays are due at time of treatment.
3. Sliding Fee Scale / Self-Pay: For uninsured clients, AMHR offers a sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Guidelines of household size and income. No one is denied access due to inability to pay. Services range from $5 to $409 depending on income level.
4. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AMHR relies on charitable donations including cash/check, matching gifts, legacy giving, real estate gifts, stock gifts, and memorial gifts. Congressman Jason Crow secured federal funding for the Potomac Pavilion crisis center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery (AMHR) is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing comprehensive mental health, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services across 9 locations in Aurora, Colorado. Its service portfolio spans outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, 24/7 crisis stabilization and withdrawal management, culturally specialized clinics for immigrants and refugees, adult education, victim assistance, and youth development programs, all delivered with a Measurement-Based Care approach and supported by telehealth and interpretation in 75+ languages.

Product overview

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) offering a comprehensive, integrated behavioral health portfolio. The organization operates the Potomac Pavilion as its flagship one-stop access facility combining Connect to Care (same-day non-emergency services) and 24/7 Crisis Services (Crisis Walk-In Clinic, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Withdrawal Management). Core clinical services span mental health, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention including Outpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Specialized programs include Autism & I/DD Counseling, Deep TMS, Early Childhood & Family Center, Forensic Services, Homeless Services, School-Based Services, and Therapy for Seniors. The Cultural Development & Wellness Center provides culturally responsive care through the Asian Pacific Clinic, Refugee & Immigrant Clinic (with TRYP), Adult Education (ESL, GED, Citizenship, Workforce Services), Victim Assistance, and Youth Leadership Academy, alongside Colorado Language Connection for interpretation services. The Aurora Research Institute supports program evaluation and grant services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cultural Development & Wellness Center: Program serving Aurora's diverse immigrant and refugee population with behavioral health, adult education, victim assistance, youth leadership, and language services.
• Potomac Pavilion
• Asian Pacific Clinic
• Refugee & Immigrant Clinic
• Trauma Resilience Youth Program (TRYP)
• Connect to Care (C2C)
• Colorado Language Connection (CLC)
• Youth Leadership Academy (YLA)

Products and services

• Crisis Walk-In Clinic 24/7 walk-in clinic at Potomac Pavilion providing same-day access to emergency mental health and substance use care, including screening, assessment, and stabilization for individuals in crisis.
• Crisis Stabilization Unit 16-bed inpatient unit providing bed-based services for adults for 1-5 days during mental health crises, as part of Potomac Pavilion.
• Withdrawal Management Inpatient detoxification unit with 45 beds and 24-hour medical staff for safe withdrawal from alcohol and addictive substances, formerly known as East Metro Detox.
• Connect to Care (C2C) Same-day, non-emergency walk-in behavioral health services at Potomac Pavilion West Entrance offering initial screening, intake, brief therapy, and referral to ongoing care without an appointment.
• Outpatient Treatment Individual, group, family, and couples therapy for substance use disorders, including specialized programs for adolescents and women.
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) Multiple weekly contacts with recovery counselors reinforcing behaviors and practices that promote addiction recovery.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medication services including Vivitrol and Suboxone to decrease cravings and prevent relapse for opioid and alcohol dependence, combined with therapy.
• Ascent (First Episode Psychosis) Early intervention program for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis symptoms including withdrawal, troubling thoughts, disorganized speech, and erratic behavior.
• Autism & I/DD Counseling Center Specialized mental health services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), with separate programs for youth and adults.
• Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) Noninvasive outpatient brain stimulation using gentle electromagnetic pulses to improve symptoms of treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
• Early Childhood & Family Center Mental health services for young children and families to support child development and prepare children for school.
• Forensic Services Behavioral health and substance use programs partnering with the justice system to provide client-focused care and reduce recidivism.
• Homeless Services Mental and behavioral health care, crisis services, case management, and housing support for unhoused individuals, including a drop-in center with food, clothing, hygiene, and medical supplies.
• Intensive In-Home Services Trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for youth ages 6-17 and their caregivers delivered directly in client homes.
• School-Based Services Mental health services embedded in schools to reduce stigma and provide early intervention when mental health concerns arise.
• Therapy for Seniors Mental health services addressing stress, anxiety, and depression in older adults related to aging challenges and life transitions.
• Asian Pacific Clinic Culturally sensitive behavioral health clinic serving Asian immigrant and refugee populations with services in native languages.
• Refugee & Immigrant Clinic Culturally and linguistically tailored mental health and case management services for refugee and immigrant communities, available in 17 languages.
• Trauma Resilience Youth Program (TRYP) Federally supported mental health services for first- and second-generation refugee and immigrant youth ages 6-24, including trauma screenings, treatment, and care coordination.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Free English language classes for adults from preliterate to advanced levels, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction.
• GED Program Free preparation program for the General Educational Development test covering Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.
• U.S. Citizenship Program Citizenship exam preparation including vocabulary, civics questions, interview practice, and assistance with naturalization applications.
• Workforce Services Career preparation including Workplace English, English for Healthcare Jobs, career navigation, and student navigator paid training program.
• Victim Assistance Confidential support for crime survivors including crisis counseling, emergency housing, legal advocacy, and financial assistance, provided free of charge.
• Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) Integrated youth development program serving Aurora youth with focus on academic enrichment, leadership, career, and social skills development at Aurora Central High School and Hinkley High School.
• Colorado Language Connection (CLC) Interpretation, translation, transcription, and language proficiency assessment services in over 75 languages for community providers and interpreters.
• Aurora Research Institute (ARI) Affiliate providing program evaluation services including grant writing, needs assessments, evaluation design, and data analysis for judicial agencies, schools, and nonprofits.
• Telehealth Services Video-based therapy services accessible via smartphone, tablet, or laptop for one-on-one settings and groups without leaving home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients receiving evidence-based trauma treatments at AMHR recover 40% faster than the average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)coreOthers · 21 March 2026Congressman Jason Crow presented federal funding to AMHR for the crisis center (Potomac Pavilion), representing a major federal investment in Aurora's behavioral health infrastructure. The Potomac Pavilion opened January 2026.
• Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AMHR and APDC announced their boards voted to join forces, integrating APDC programs into AMHR's Cultural Development & Wellness Center. This merger expanded AMHR's capacity to serve Asian American Pacific Islander communities and refugees/immigrants with culturally specialized behavioral health services.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)coreOthersAMHR is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grantee. CCBHC certification requires meeting federal standards for comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based behavioral health care. This certification enables access to specialized Medicaid reimbursement models and positions AMHR as a designated safety-net provider.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD manages Mrachek House, where residents will be allowed to continue living even after AMHR closes its behavioral health services there. HUD housing vouchers are also used by clients in AMHR's Homeless Services program to secure housing.
• Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (U.S. Department of Education)minorOthersYLA programming is supported by federal grants from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which funds after-school enrichment activities for students and families.
• Colorado Health FoundationminorOthersColorado Health Foundation supports YLA programming through grant funding, contributing to after-school enrichment and youth development services.
• Share Winter FoundationminorOthersShare Winter Foundation partners with YLA to provide skiing and snowboarding lessons to youth, expanding access to winter sports for youth in Aurora who may have had no prior exposure to such activities.
• Aurora Public SchoolscoreOthersAMHR embeds mental health teams in Aurora Public Schools and provides school-based services. YLA programming operates at Aurora Central High School and Hinkley High School. School Board members serve on AMHR's Board of Directors.
• Aurora Chamber of CommerceminorOthersKevin Hougen (retired Aurora Chamber of Commerce) serves on AMHR's Board of Directors. Board Chair Cathy Wildman is retired from Aurora Public Schools.
• Arapahoe County and Adams CountyminorOthersCommissioner Rhonda Fields of Arapahoe County serves on AMHR's Board of Directors. The referral form covers clients across multiple Colorado counties.
• Aurora Research Institute (ARI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARI is an affiliate of AMHR providing program evaluation services, grant writing assistance, needs assessments, and data analysis for judicial enforcement agencies, school districts, non-profits, and public health agencies. Supported the 2026 Community Needs Assessment.
• 988 Colorado Mental Health LineminorOthers988 Colorado is integrated into AMHR's crisis services. The 988 logo appears on AMHR's website and materials, connecting individuals to the statewide mental health crisis line.
• 988 Colorado Mental Health LineminorOthers988 Colorado is integrated into AMHR's crisis services. The 988 logo appears on AMHR's website and materials, connecting individuals to the statewide mental health crisis line.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AllHealth Network: Colorado community mental health center serving the south metro Denver area including Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Directly comparable CCBHC model with crisis services, outpatient therapy, and integrated behavioral health programs. Direct geographic neighbor of AMHR.
• Signal Behavioral Health Network: Colorado community mental health center serving Adams County (adjacent to Aurora) with CCBHC model, crisis services, and outpatient behavioral health. Directly comparable in service mix and Medicaid-funded safety-net role.
• Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Community mental health center serving Jefferson and Clear Creek counties in Colorado. Directly comparable CCBHC model, multi-location outpatient and crisis services, and similar safety-net positioning. Operates under the same Colorado Medicaid payment methodology.
• Diversus Health (formerly AspenPointe): Colorado community mental health center serving the Pikes Peak region with CCBHC certification, crisis stabilization, withdrawal management, and outpatient behavioral health services. Directly comparable in service mix, Medicaid dependence, and exposure to state payment methodology challenges.
• WellPower (formerly Mental Health Center of Denver): Largest Colorado community mental health center serving the Denver metro area. Directly comparable CCBHC model, similar Medicaid-dependent revenue base, and overlapping service portfolio including crisis services, outpatient therapy, and culturally responsive programs. Faces the same Colorado Medicaid payment methodology pressure as AMHR.

Broad incumbents

• Centura Health Behavioral Health: Large Colorado health system offering inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services across multiple hospitals. Overlaps with AMHR on psychiatric and crisis services but operates within a broader acute-care portfolio rather than the community-based CCBHC safety-net niche.
• HealthONE Behavioral Health Services: Hospital-based behavioral health services across the HealthONE system in the Denver metro area. Comparable crisis and inpatient psychiatric offerings as part of a broader hospital portfolio, but does not specialize in the community-based CCBHC safety-net model that defines AMHR.

Emerging players

• RI International (Recovery Innovations): National nonprofit operating crisis recovery services including crisis stabilization units, detox programs, and peer-supported crisis response. Comparable to AMHR's Potomac Pavilion crisis stabilization and withdrawal management offerings, though operating across multiple states.
• Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Denver-based nonprofit providing integrated health, housing, and behavioral health services to homeless individuals. Comparable wraparound service model, including Homeless Services and integrated behavioral health. AMHR's CFO previously served as CFO here, indicating close ecosystem ties.

Others

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership and advocacy organization supporting community behavioral health organizations including CCBHCs. Indirectly comparable as the industry body that supports AMHR's CCBHC operational model and advocates for Medicaid reimbursement reform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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