What Cornerstone Montgomery does

Cornerstone Montgomery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health organization headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, providing a comprehensive continuum of mental health and substance use disorder services across Montgomery, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. Formed in 2012 through the merger of St. Luke's House (founded 1971) and Threshold Services (founded 1981), the organization serves more than 2,500 adults and transition-aged youth annually through seven physical service hubs, including outpatient mental health clinics, residential crisis and rehabilitation programs, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), supported employment services, community-based psychiatric rehabilitation, and youth programs. It is the only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the region and Maryland's largest supported employment provider, reporting a 53% client employment rate versus a 22.7% national average.

The organization operates an Electronic Health Record system with participation in CRISP (Maryland's health information exchange) and HMIS, supports telehealth in partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and offers 24/7 video remote interpreting in more than 500 languages. Integrated primary care, dental, and on-site pharmacy services are co-located at the Taft Court and Craig S. Knoll centers through partnerships with CCI Health & Wellness, Altruix Pharmacy, and Interfaith Works. The technology stack is conventional for a mid-size behavioral health provider, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated through Maryland's Public Behavioral Health System, Medicaid/Medical Assistance, state and federal grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual philanthropy. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors under President and CEO Cari Guthrie and operates without a parent company or private equity ownership. Its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan emphasizes CCBHC model transition preparation, workforce development, and continued expansion of integrated health and youth services.

Name

Cornerstone Montgomery

Legal name

Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.

Website

https://cornerstonemontgomery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Montgomery is a Maryland-based nonprofit behavioral health provider delivering mental health, substance use, residential, vocational, and youth transition services across four counties, serving 2,500+ individuals annually through the public behavioral health system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Substance use recovery
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Supported employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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/Public Behavioral Health System Funding: Services are funded through the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), Medicaid/Medical Assistance, and state/federal grants. The organization serves individuals eligible for the public behavioral health system.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, gifts in tribute, legacy giving, employee matching gifts, and in-kind contributions support the organization's mission.
3. Vocational Services: Supported employment services funded through partnerships with Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) and public behavioral health system. Employment specialists help clients find, get, and keep jobs.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorship program with tiered partnership opportunities for businesses to support behavioral health services while building brand awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Montgomery operates a comprehensive behavioral health service continuum for individuals living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders across four Maryland counties. Core offerings include outpatient mental health clinics, residential rehabilitation and crisis stabilization, assertive community treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, supported employment and vocational services, transition-aged youth programs, and integrated primary care and pharmacy. Services are delivered through seven hub centers, funded through Medicaid, the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System, and philanthropic support.

Product overview

Cornerstone Montgomery is a nonprofit behavioral health organization offering a comprehensive, integrated suite of clinical and support services for individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders. The organization operates through multiple program areas: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) providing therapy, psychiatry, and integrated health; Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) offering long-term housing with specialized DBT and co-occurring disorder tracks; Residential Crisis Services (RCS) for 24/7 crisis stabilization; Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for mobile, community-based psychiatric care; Supported Employment Vocational Services as Maryland's largest supported employment provider; Community Based Services/PRP including Supported Living, Permanent Supportive Housing, MCCM, and Foundations Day Program; Young Adult Services (TAY) for transition-aged youth including residential and vocational programs; Studio In-Sight therapeutic arts program; Southern Maryland services including IHIP-C, Youth PRP, Targeted Case Management, and Enhanced In-Home Support; and Online Training for clinical CE credits. Services are delivered across Montgomery, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties through multiple hub centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio In-Sight: A therapeutic arts and vocational program that transforms creativity into connection, healing, and growth. Designed for individuals living with serious mental illness, it offers a safe and supportive space where art becomes a form of therapy.
• Cornerstone Southern Maryland

Products and services

• Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) Full range of outpatient mental health, psychiatric, and therapeutic treatment services combining therapy, psychiatry, and nurse-led care coordination to address both mental and physical health for adults with serious mental illness.
• Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) Safe, long-term housing with therapeutic and skill-building support for adults living with serious mental illness, including specialized DBT and Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCOD) tracks.
• Residential Crisis Services (RCS) Short-term, 24/7 support for individuals in psychiatric crises, providing therapy, medication management, and a structured environment for stabilization and transition back to the community.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mobile, team-based psychiatric care for individuals with serious mental illness who may not access traditional clinic settings, delivering therapy, medication support, and crisis intervention in shelters, encampments, and community locations.
• Supported Employment Vocational Services Job coaching, resume building, interview preparation, and ongoing employment support for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, delivered in partnership with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
• Community Based Services / Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Psychiatric rehabilitation, supported living, permanent supportive housing, MCCM case management, and the Foundations Day Program helping adults with serious mental illness develop life skills and maintain community stability.
• Young Adult Services / Transition-Aged Youth (TAY) Career Transition Program (CTP), Career Academic Psych-rehab Service (CAPS), TAY Residential with 12 intensive beds and 4 general-level beds, and TAY Supported Living for young adults ages 16-25 transitioning to independence.
• Studio In-Sight Therapeutic arts program that uses painting, drawing, and shared creative expression as a form of therapy for individuals living with serious mental illness, helping participants process emotions, manage symptoms, and build resilience.
• In-Home Intervention Program for Children (IHIP-C) In-home behavioral health care for children at risk of entering foster care, detention, or residential placement, designed to stabilize crises, strengthen family bonds, and build skills to manage challenges together.
• Youth Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (Youth PRP) Counseling, mentoring, and structured activities that build life, social, and coping skills for youth living with mental health challenges, supporting emotional regulation, independence, and transition to adulthood.
• Targeted Case Management (TCM)

Quantifiable outcome

• 53% client employment rate through vocational programs (national average: 22.7%)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BlackRock Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Event venue partner for Illuminating Hope 2026 annual gala, providing event space for fundraising and community celebration.
• CCI Health & WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing co-located primary health care and dental services at the Taft Court headquarters location, supporting integrated health service delivery.
• Altruix PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site pharmacy partnership at Craig S. Knoll Integrated Health Center enabling seamless medication access for clients.
• Interfaith WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2 Taft Court Hub development alongside CCI, creating integrated service campus for behavioral health and supportive services.
• St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner of Cornerstone Montgomery with deep historical roots; continues as event co-host and supporter of Illuminating Hope.
• Illuminating Hope 2026 Sponsors (Hilb Group, Paycom, CareFirst, Whiting-Turner, Magic Plumbers, Philadelphia Insurance, Xceptional Opportunities, Brightclean Corp, Lerch Early & Brewer, Mabaro LLC, Digital Ink, MT and Associates, David Love, Suburban Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors supporting annual Illuminating Hope gala and behavioral health mission; includes healthcare, insurance, construction, legal, and professional services companies.
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth implementation partnership enabling expanded telemedicine access to behavioral health services.
• First Lady of Maryland Dawn MooreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic advocate and supporter of Unmasking Hope 2025 event, providing visibility and political support for mental health initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RI International (Recovery Innovations): National nonprofit behavioral health provider operating crisis, recovery, and ACT-style programs. Comparable model for Assertive Community Treatment and crisis stabilization, though at national scale.
• Sheppard Pratt: Maryland's largest private nonprofit behavioral health system with inpatient, outpatient, residential, and specialty programs. Closest large-scale peer and primary competitive threat across Cornerstone's core service lines.

Direct peers

• Behavioral Health System Baltimore: Baltimore-area behavioral health nonprofit serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Comparable public-system funder model, CCBHC-aligned services, and continuum-of-care structure.
• Chrysalis House Maryland: Maryland nonprofit providing residential and outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, including co-occurring programming. Closest direct peer for Cornerstone's co-occurring disorder and residential offerings.
• Aspire Health Partners: Florida-based CCBHC and comprehensive behavioral health nonprofit delivering outpatient, residential, supported employment, and integrated care. Direct functional peer with shared CCBHC positioning.
• Mosaic Group / CenterPointe: Community-based behavioral health and substance use disorder provider with residential, outpatient, and supported employment offerings. Closely comparable in service mix and population focus, though operating in different geography.
• Adventist HealthCare Behavioral Health: Maryland-based behavioral health provider operating outpatient, inpatient, and integrated services in the same Montgomery County / suburban Maryland market. Directly competes for referrals and county contracts.
• JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency): Maryland nonprofit social services agency with significant behavioral health, counseling, and case management offerings in the same Montgomery County / DC metro service area. Similar mission-driven nonprofit model with overlapping client base.

Emerging players

• Connections Health Solutions: Behavioral health operator specializing in crisis stabilization and 24/7 urgent psychiatric care. Comparable in operating model to Cornerstone's Residential Crisis Services, with a more commercial scaling approach.

Others

• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Telehealth partner): Cornerstone's telehealth implementation partner and major regional payer. Not a competitor, but an adjacent ecosystem participant shaping reimbursement, technology enablement, and value-based contract structure for Maryland behavioral health providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CornerstoneMontgomery
• Instagraminstagram.com/cornerstonemoco
• Xx.com/cornerstonemoco

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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