Genesee Health System

Name

Genesee Health System

Legal name

Genesee Health System

Website

https://genhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Public mental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Substance use disorder care
• Crisis intervention services
• Developmental disabilities support

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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. Public Mental Health Services Funding: GHS operates as a public mental health provider funded primarily through Genesee County Community Mental Health Millage funds, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements, and insurance payments. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and household size to reduce barriers to care.
2. Insurance and Medicaid/Medicare: GHS accepts most insurances and receives reimbursement through Medicaid and Medicare for covered behavioral health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, therapy, and crisis services.
3. Grants and Community Funding: GHS receives grants for specific programs such as the ReCast grant for free community training, and distributes grants to community partners such as the $220,000 awarded to 22 local food pantries through Food Bank of Eastern Michigan partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Genesee Health System is the designated public mental health provider for Genesee County, Michigan, delivering a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services including outpatient mental health care, substance use treatment, specialty behavioral health for severe mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities, 24/7 crisis intervention (phone, text, walk-in Behavioral Health Urgent Care, mobile crisis teams), suicide prevention, K-12 school-based mental health programs, and free community training. Services are funded primarily through the Genesee County Community Mental Health Millage, Medicaid/Medicare, insurance, and grants, and are offered on a sliding-fee scale.

Product overview

Genesee Health System (GHS) is Genesee County's public mental health provider offering a comprehensive behavioral health ecosystem rather than a single product. The core portfolio centers on Behavioral Health Services including outpatient care, substance use treatment, and specialty behavioral health for adults and children. Crisis Services provide 24/7 support through phone/text crisis lines, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and mobile crisis teams. Children's Services are consolidated in the Center for Children's Integrated Services (CCIS), while Adult Services include medication clinics, ACT programs, and evidence-based therapies like DBT and IMR. GHS partners with Genesee Community Health Center (GCHC) for primary care integration. Additional offerings include K-12 school-based mental health, community training programs, Flint Water Crisis outreach, and outpatient clinical therapy groups. The organization serves as Genesee County's public service provider for mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, funded significantly by the Genesee County Community Mental Health Millage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Children's Integrated Services (CCIS): A new state-of-the-art mental and physical health treatment center for Flint and Genesee County children, combining all GHS children's services in one 60,000-square-foot location.
• Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC)
• U-CARE Program
• Hope Squad

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Core mental health services including outpatient care, substance use treatment, suicide prevention, and specialty behavioral health for adults, children, and families with intensive needs.
• Crisis Services (24/7 Behavioral Health Urgent Care) 24/7 crisis intervention including phone crisis line, text crisis line, walk-in Behavioral Health Urgent Care, virtual urgent care video chat, and mobile crisis teams serving Genesee County residents.
• Specialty Behavioral Health Services Intensive team-based behavioral health services for individuals with severe behavioral health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, care management, and therapy.
• Children's Services (Center for Children's Integrated Services) Comprehensive mental and physical health services for children including the 60,000-square-foot CCIS facility, autism services, assessment clinic, and integrated services learning center.
• Adult Services Adult behavioral health services including Medication Clinic, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), case management, clubhouse services, OBRA services, and evidence-based programs like Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM).
• Outpatient Care Outpatient mental health services providing therapy with licensed therapists for uninsured, underinsured, and insured individuals, offered on a sliding scale fee basis.
• Substance Use Treatment Outpatient evidence-based substance use treatment options offered through partnership with Genesee Community Health Center (GCHC), with additional screening and authorization through Region 10 PIHP for uninsured and Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Suicide Prevention Programs Comprehensive suicide prevention services including crisis support, community resources, and specialized programs for K-12 youth, young adults, LGBTQIA+, parents, seniors, unhoused individuals, and veterans.
• Free Community Training Free in-person and online training programs including LivingWorks Start, Trauma & Resiliency, Mental Health First Aid, QPR, and specialty trainings like Narcan, Military Culture, and Soul Shop for faith leaders.
• K-12 School-Based Mental Health Services School-based mental health programs including U-CARE crisis response, embedded community health workers, skill groups, vaping groups using American Lung Association INDEPTH curriculum, Hope Squad peer-to-peer suicide prevention, and parent support partners.
• Genesee Community Health Center (GCHC) Partnership Partnership providing primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance abuse treatment services as a patient-centered medical home through the Genesee Community Health Center.
• Outreach Services (Flint Water Crisis) Services assisting those impacted by the Flint Water Crisis including family supports coordination, mobile unit services, and the Lead-Free Homes Program helping families receive $10,000-$20,000 of free home repairs to remove lead sources.
• Outpatient Clinical Therapy Groups Evidence-based group therapy services including CORE (Co-Occurring Recovery Empowerment), DBT Skills, Illness Recovery, Mindfulness, Recovery, Rise and Shine Coping, and Seeking Safety groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platinum Level Certification for Crisis Intervention Training program - only program in Michigan Region and one of only two regional CIT programs nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genesee Community Health Center (GCHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCHC is a key partner providing primary care, outpatient mental health, and substance abuse treatment services as a patient-centered medical home. GHS partners with GCHC to offer integrated behavioral and physical health services. GCHC operates several co-located services within GHS facilities.
• Region 10 PIHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegion 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan is a collaborative partnership including Lapeer County Community Mental Health, Sanilac County Community Mental Health, St. Clair County Community Mental Health, and Genesee Health System serving the four-county area. Region 10 provides screening and authorization for persons who are uninsured and those with Medicaid for substance use treatment options.
• Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHS awarded $220,000 in grants to 22 local food pantries through partnership with FBEM to support hunger relief efforts in Genesee County. FBEM selected local food pantries based on need to serve more people and demonstrated need to expand hunger relief efforts.
• Grand Blanc-McFarlen LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGHS provides walk-in mental health support at the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library as part of community outreach and crisis support services following community incidents.
• New Standard AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHS partnered with New Standard Academy to host the Pillars of Hope: Mental Wealth Tailgate Experience, a community event promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
• Community Partners (Mental Wealth Tailgate)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple community partners including InvolvedDad, WOW Outreach, ELGA Credit Union, University of MI-Flint, National Guard, Hurley, NAMI Genesee County, Factory Two, Latinx, Voices for Children, Donations With Love, and The Disability Network collaborated on community mental health events.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHS works with MDHHS on the Lead-Free Homes Program to help families in Flint apply for home repairs valued at $10,000-$20,000 to remove lead sources. GHS completes initial contact and sign-up assistance for eligible families.
• Genesee County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHS works closely with schools to identify needs and offer school-based mental health services including U-CARE crisis response, embedded community health workers, skill groups, vaping prevention, Hope Squad suicide prevention, and parent support partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Compass Health Network: Large multi-state CMHC delivering behavioral health, substance use, and primary care services under a comparable nonprofit, publicly funded model. Closely comparable integrated care approach and service mix.
• Centerstone: One of the largest nonprofit CMHCs in the U.S., providing mental health, substance use, and IDD services across multiple states. Closely comparable operating model at much greater geographic scale.
• Oakland Community Health Network: Michigan PIHP/CMH network for Oakland County providing behavioral health, IDD, and SUD services under the same state Medicaid/SUD funding architecture. Comparable in scope, larger in scale, and similarly constrained by public-authority status.
• Washtenaw County Community Mental Health: Michigan county CMH providing behavioral health, IDD, and SUD services under the same public authority structure and Medicaid funding model. Comparable mission, scope, and governance.
• Network180 (Kent County Community Mental Health Authority): Michigan's Kent County CMHA serving a similar mix of mental health, IDD, and SUD populations via millage, Medicaid, and state funding. Closely comparable public-CMHC operating model, scale, and governance structure to GHS.
• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN): Largest Michigan PIHP serving Wayne County with mental health, IDD, and SUD services under the same public-payer and millage-based funding model. Directly comparable at significantly larger scale.
• Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority: Michigan CMHA providing the same behavioral health, IDD, and SUD service portfolio under comparable public funding and Region partnership arrangements. Closely analogous service lines, payer mix, and county-authority governance.
• Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CEICMH): Michigan regional CMHA providing the same public mental health, IDD, and SUD service mix across a three-county catchment funded by Medicaid, millage, and grants. Highly comparable structure, scale, and PIHP-aligned operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Magellan Health: National behavioral health services and managed care incumbent (now part of Centene) serving Medicaid and public-sector populations. Overlaps with GHS on public-sector behavioral health, crisis services, and managed-care contracting, but at significantly larger scale and via an MCO model.
• Carelon Behavioral Health: Large national managed behavioral health organization serving Medicaid and commercial plans. Operates in the same behavioral health ecosystem as GHS, overlapping on service delivery, care management, and crisis response — though at national scale and via a managed-care rather than direct-provider model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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