Warren Washington Association for Mental Health

What Warren Washington Association for Mental Health does

Warren Washington Association for Mental Health, operating as ASCEND Mental Wellness, is a community-based nonprofit behavioral health provider founded in 1948 and headquartered in Hudson Falls, New York. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of mental health and recovery services across four rural upstate New York counties (Warren, Washington, Hamilton, and Saratoga), including outpatient counseling under the Caleo Counseling sub-brand, Health Home Care Management, Dual Recovery programs for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, peer support, a Wellness Garden therapeutic program, restorative and supportive residential services, LEAMHRS outreach, benefits management, and community mental health training. ASCEND is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provider and a member of the Omnes Health Network, a 36-provider collective that includes seven CCBHCs and one Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) collectively serving 80,000 people in rural upstate New York. The organization is also an affiliate of the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) and a partner in the Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care (SNC-523) for housing and homelessness services.

The underlying technology is best described as a traditional community mental health service delivery platform; ASCEND has no proprietary software product, no mobile application, no published API, and no disclosed integrations. The business model is professional services revenue: ASCEND is funded through insurance billing, Medicaid reimbursement, and community/grant funding typical of nonprofit community mental health providers, with no publicly disclosed pricing or contract structures. The organization supplements operational funding through 2025 sponsorships with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Capital Region NY), MMB+CO accounting, and Fidelis Care, and conducts donor outreach and volunteer recruitment via a multi-channel social media presence and its ascendmw.org website. Customer concentration is low by design, as revenue is distributed across many individual clients and multiple third-party payers rather than concentrated in enterprise contracts.

Name

Warren Washington Association for Mental Health

Legal name

ASCEND Mental Wellness

Website

https://wwamh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASCEND Mental Wellness is a 1948-founded nonprofit community mental health provider in rural upstate New York, delivering counseling, residential, care management, and peer support services across Warren, Washington, Hamilton, and Saratoga Counties as a CCBHC within the Omnes Health Network.

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)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Community mental health
• Behavioral health services
• Mental health counseling
• Peer support services
• Residential mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Mental Health Services Revenue: The organization generates revenue through providing mental health counseling, care management, peer support services, and residential services to individuals. Services are likely billed through insurance, Medicaid, and other healthcare payment models typical of community mental health organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASCEND Mental Wellness is a community-based nonprofit that delivers a continuum of mental and behavioral health services to individuals in rural upstate New York. Its offerings include professional counseling, care management, dual recovery treatment, peer support, residential services, outreach, benefits management, wellness programs, and community training, delivered through direct service, residential facilities, and community-based settings.

Product overview

ASCEND Mental Wellness operates as a comprehensive mental health services organization offering a portfolio of integrated programs and services. The organization provides a coordinated care model that includes counseling services, care management, residential services (both restorative and supportive), peer support, dual recovery treatment, wellness programs, outreach, benefits management, and community training. The services are delivered as distinct but interconnected programs, with care management and support services serving as core coordinating functions that connect clients to specialized offerings such as Caleo Counseling, Dual Recovery, and Peer Support Services. Residential services and the Wellness Garden represent more intensive and alternative therapeutic options within the overall service continuum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caleo Counseling: Counseling services offered as part of ASCEND's programs and services.
• Omnes Health Network

Products and services

• Caleo Counseling Mental health counseling services provided to individuals seeking professional therapeutic support within ASCEND's continuum of care.
• Care Management Health Home Care Management services that coordinate care across multiple providers for individuals with complex mental health and related health needs.
• Support Services General support services for individuals accessing mental health resources in the community.
• Dual Recovery Specialized program addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Peer Support Services Services provided by trained peer specialists who offer lived-experience support to individuals in recovery.
• Wellness Garden Therapeutic wellness program utilizing garden-based activities to support mental health and well-being.
• Restorative Residential Services 24-hour residential program providing intensive support and restorative care for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Supportive Residential Services Residential support services offering housing assistance and community-based care for individuals with mental health needs.
• LEAMHRS Outreach Community outreach services connecting individuals to mental health resources and support services.
• Benefits Management Assistance with navigating and managing benefits and insurance-related matters for mental health services.
• Community Mental Health Training Training programs for community members and professionals on mental health awareness and support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 80,000 people through network of providers

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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.

• Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCEND Mental Wellness is a proud Affiliate of the Mental Health Association in New York State. MHANYS's mission is to improve the lives of individuals, families, and all communities in New York State by raising mental health awareness, ending stigma and discrimination, and promoting wellness and recovery.
• Omnes Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCEND is part of the Omnes Health Network made up of 36 providers offering behavioral and physical health care. With seven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), I/DD Services, and peer programs serving 80,000 people in rural upstate New York.
• Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care (SNC-523)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mission of SNC-523 is to work to ensure a seamless continuum of housing and supportive services aimed at the elimination of homelessness in Warren, Washington, Hamilton and Saratoga Counties.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Capital Region NY ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFSP Chapter sponsor for 2025, supporting suicide prevention efforts in the Capital Region of New York.
• MMB+CO (Accounting Firm)minorOthersAccounting firm sponsor for 2025, providing professional services support.
• Fidelis CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider sponsor for 2025, offering healthcare coverage options for individuals and families served by ASCEND.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health Association in New York State: Statewide advocacy and affiliate network of which ASCEND is a member. Directly comparable as a New York-based behavioral health association providing community-based services and support across the state.
• NAMI New York State: Statewide affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness providing peer support, education, and advocacy. Comparable as a community-based mental health support organization with peer support and community training focus.

Direct peers

• Northern Rivers Family of Services: New York-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, mental health, and social services across upstate regions. Directly comparable in mission, nonprofit structure, and integrated service portfolio serving vulnerable populations.
• Parsons Child and Family Services: New York nonprofit providing mental health, residential, and community-based services to children and families. Comparable in offering integrated outpatient and residential behavioral health programs as a community-based nonprofit.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: New York-based nonprofit serving youth and families through residential, community, and behavioral health programs. Comparable as a multi-program community mental health nonprofit with residential and outpatient offerings.
• The Institute for Community Living (ICL): New York nonprofit providing behavioral health, residential, and housing services to individuals with mental illness. Directly comparable in offering residential and outpatient mental health services to underserved populations.
• The Bridge: New York nonprofit operating behavioral health programs including outpatient, residential, and peer support services. Comparable in integrated service model serving individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
• Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, Washington Counties: Regional nonprofit social services organization serving the same upstate New York counties. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and social support services in the same geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Glens Falls Hospital: Regional hospital system serving the same upstate New York counties as ASCEND, including behavioral health services. Comparable as a healthcare provider in the same geographic service area, though not specialized as a community mental health nonprofit.
• Saratoga Hospital: Regional hospital serving Saratoga County with affiliated behavioral health programs. Comparable as a healthcare provider in ASCEND's service area, though operates from a hospital-based rather than community-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ASCEND_MW
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASCENDMentalWellness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/12584434/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/ascendmentalwellness

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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