Applewood Centers

What Applewood Centers does

Applewood Centers, Inc. is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health, social services, and education agency headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, serving children, youth, and families across Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties. Formed in 1997 through the merger of Children's Services and The Guidance Centers and affiliated with Wingspan Care Group since 2008, the agency traces continuous community service in Northeast Ohio back to 1832. It operates an integrated continuum spanning outpatient counseling, psychiatry, in-home therapy, school-based counseling, residential treatment (including the six-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for OhioRISE enrollees), foster care and adoption, youth justice programs (CALM, EIDC, CBIC, Crossroads-Lorain), crisis response (MRSS), and two specialized schools (The Gerson School and The Reserve School), delivering services across roughly 7,000 children and families annually with a headcount in the 251–500 range.

The clinical technology stack is built around licensed, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and its MST-PSB variant (the only Cuyahoga County provider, designated a Blueprints Model Program), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). Residential programs include Apple Blossom (girls' DBT-focused program) and Orchard (CBT/attachment-focused). The Gerson School trademark covers a therapeutic school combining Ohio Learning Standards with PBIS, art therapy, yoga, and social-emotional support. An APA-accredited doctoral internship, practicum, and postdoctoral fellowship pipeline has been operational since 1999. No AI/ML, proprietary software product, or external API surface is described in source material.

Revenue is generated through four channels: government funding and grants from OhioMHAS, the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County, the Mental Health Addiction & Recovery Board of Lorain County, and United Way Services; Medicaid reimbursement (including via the OhioRISE managed-care program for the PRTF and Therapeutic Behavioral Services); private contributions and donations supported by the annual Keeping the Promise fundraising event; and fee-for-service billing for outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and residential treatment to insurance providers and government programs. Go-to-market is referral-driven through healthcare providers, school districts, juvenile courts, and community organizations, with services delivered at agency campuses in Cleveland, Elyria, and Medina, in client homes, and directly inside schools. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Applewood Centers

Legal name

Applewood Centers, Inc.

Website

https://applewoodcenters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Applewood Centers is a Cleveland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing mental health, social services, and alternative education to children, youth, and families across Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties in Ohio, serving nearly 7,000 clients annually through a 251–500 person workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Social Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Children mental health
• Residential treatment
• Foster care adoption
• School-based counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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. Government Funding and Grants: Applewood receives government funding from organizations including Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, United Way Services, Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County, and Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery Board of Lorain County.
2. Medicaid Reimbursement: Many services including Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) are Medicaid-reimbursed. The organization serves Medicaid clients through OhioRISE program for eligible youth.
3. Private Contributions and Donations: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic contributions from organizations and foundations support programming. The organization hosts annual fundraising events including the Keeping the Promise event.
4. Fee-for-Service: Services provided including outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and residential treatment are billed to insurance providers and government programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency providing mental health services, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families in Northeast Ohio. The organization delivers a continuum of care spanning outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, residential treatment, school-based counseling, foster care and adoption, and specialized therapeutic education through The Gerson School and The Reserve School. Services are delivered across Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties from agency offices, residential facilities, client homes, and schools, supported by evidence-based modalities including MST, DBT, TF-CBT, and PBIS.

Product overview

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit behavioral health and social services agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of mental health, educational, and support services for children, youth, and families. The organization operates a multi-tiered service model combining outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, school-based programs, residential treatment, foster care and adoption, and specialized education through The Gerson School and The Reserve School. Key programs include Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Early Childhood Mental Health services, Youth Justice Services, and Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS). The portfolio includes therapeutic programs (Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Family Therapy, After School Group Services), crisis intervention (Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, crisis beds), and workforce development (APA-accredited doctoral internships, practicums, postdoctoral fellowships). Services are delivered across Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties through offices, schools, client homes, and residential campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Counseling Individual, family, and group therapy services for children up to age 21 with mental health issues or behavioral problems including anger, abuse, bullying, and trauma.
• Services for New Moms (SOAR) Behavioral health care services for pregnant women and new moms experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, including assessment, counseling, case management and care coordination.
• Special Needs Child Care Consultation On-site consultation services to child care providers for children up to age 12 with social, emotional, or behavioral issues to prevent suspension or expulsion.
• Early Childhood Mental Health In-home program for children up to age 6 working with parents and caregivers to build effective parenting skills and support healthy development.
• After School Group Therapeutic Services Intensive group counseling for children and adolescents ages 7-18 with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties, including anger management and coping skills development.
• Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Comprehensive treatment program for multi-problem youth with chronic behavioral, delinquent, and emotional problems, delivered in home, school, and community settings.
• Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior (MST-PSB) Evidence-based clinical adaptation of MST specifically designed to treat youth with problematic sexual behavior, designated as a Blueprints Model Program.
• Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Medicaid-reimbursed supportive service offering education, consultation, case coordination, and symptom management for youth with behavioral needs.
• Family Therapy Form of treatment that views behavioral health problems in terms of family interactions, focusing on improving relationship patterns and communication.
• School-Based Counseling On-site counseling, assessment and case management services for students through grade 12 in school systems across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
• Residential Treatment On-campus therapeutic treatment for youth ages 11-18 with severe mental health needs or behavioral issues, including Apple Blossom and Orchard programs.
• Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Six-bed locked residential unit for OhioRISE enrollees ages 13-17 with complex mental health needs, providing 24/7 supervision and multidisciplinary treatment.
• High Fidelity Wraparound Structured, creative, and individualized team planning process to achieve positive outcomes for youth and families through holistic care plans.
• Behavioral Health Respite Short-term break services for caregivers of children or adolescents, providing approximately 2-3 hours of respite while youth engage in safe community activities.
• Foster Care & Adoption Program providing safe and nurturing homes for young people of all ages, including respite foster care and adoption services for youth from foster care.
• Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) Short-term intensive community-based support program in Lorain and Medina counties providing safety assessments, de-escalation, and linkage to ongoing support for families with children ages 2-20.
• Youth Justice Services Mental health services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, including CALM, EIDC, CBIC, Crossroads-Lorain, and MST programs.
• The Reserve School Private school for students in grades 6-12 placed in residential treatment facilities, providing specialized educational services with small class sizes.
• The Gerson School Alternative placement school for students in grades 6-12 whose emotional, social and behavioral struggles have impacted their ability to succeed in public settings, offering therapeutic environment with differentiated instruction.
• Psychiatry Services Outpatient psychiatric support treatment including psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adolescents up to age 18.
• Ohio Healthy Transitions Project Initiative to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults ages 16-25 with serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness.
• Doctoral Internship Program APA-accredited doctoral internship program since 1999, providing training in individual/cultural diversity and psychology competencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residential Treatment served over 100 youth from 26 Ohio counties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Wingspan Care GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative oversight organization providing united, community-based network of services. Applewood Centers is a partner agency of Wingspan Care Group, which provides administrative support allowing member agencies to focus on mission-related goals and operate more cost-effectively.
• Bellefaire JCBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow partner agency under Wingspan Care Group, serving children and youth in Northeast Ohio.
• Cuyahoga County Juvenile CourtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted partnership providing Youth Justice Division services including CALM, EIDC, and CBIC programs for youth involved with the justice system.
• Lorain County Juvenile CourtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted partnership providing Crossroads-Lorain program for adolescents involved with the justice system.
• Coalition for Cuyahoga County's Children and YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on advocacy and services for children and youth in Cuyahoga County.
• National Alliance on Mental IllnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health advocacy organization providing resources and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
• Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Service ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide trade association representing behavioral health and family service organizations.
• Voices for Ohio's ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild advocacy organization working to improve the well-being of Ohio's children.
• Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner providing school-based counseling, The Gerson School services, and educational programming.
• Lorain City School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for school-based counseling services in Lorain County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization providing foster care, residential, in-home therapy, and family preservation. Closely comparable to Applewood's child-welfare plus behavioral-health mix.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, behavioral health, and education programs for children and adolescents. Comparable integrated continuum and strong evidence-based treatment orientation.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit serving at-risk youth with residential, in-home family services, behavioral health, and education programs. Comparable evidence-based treatment orientation and integrated care continuum.
• Pressley Ridge: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit operating residential treatment, MST, and community-based behavioral health programs for at-risk youth. Comparable service model, especially MST delivery and residential continuum for high-acuity youth.
• Bellefaire JCB: Fellow Wingspan Care Group partner agency serving children, youth, and families in Northeast Ohio with residential treatment, behavioral health, and education services. Most directly comparable to Applewood given shared parent, shared region, and overlapping service mix.
• Jewish Family Services of Cleveland: Cleveland-area nonprofit providing mental health, social services, and family support. Comparable in scope and regional service area, though not exclusively focused on children.
• Beech Brook: Cleveland-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, foster care, adoption, and residential services to children and families. Highly comparable given overlapping Northeast Ohio footprint and similar child-welfare/behavioral-health continuum.

Broad incumbents

• Akron Children's Hospital: Regional children's hospital system serving Northeast Ohio with behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, and outpatient services. Comparable population and geography but larger institution with broader pediatric medical mandate.
• Cleveland Clinic Children's: Large hospital-affiliated children's health system in Northeast Ohio providing pediatric behavioral health, psychiatry, and specialty services. Comparable regional patient base but operates at much greater scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric behavioral health provider with a strong autism-services focus and growing expansion into broader mental health services. Comparable target population (children with autism and behavioral needs) but different modality mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/applewood-centers-inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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