What Comhar does

COMHAR, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) community behavioral health and human services organization founded in 1974/1975 and operating across Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania. It delivers a comprehensive continuum of care spanning outpatient counseling, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), psychiatric rehabilitation (Community Integrated Recovery Centers and the Open Door Clubhouse), mental health residential services (LTSR, CRRS, Specialized Supportive Housing, Supported Independent Living), targeted case management, and integrated primary care through the Maria de los Santos Health Center. The organization also serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Vanderwoude Center, provides culturally and linguistically specialized programming for the Latino and LGBTQIA+ communities, and runs the COMPASS supportive housing program for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and HIV/AIDS. With roughly 600 staff, 7 primary office sites, and 100+ residential locations, COMHAR serves approximately 5,500 individuals and families each month.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: COMHAR uses the EVOLV electronic health record for clinical documentation and treatment planning, offers telehealth alongside in-person care for psychiatric rehabilitation, and operates the Maintenance Connection work order system for facilities. Service delivery is grounded in a Person-Centered Recovery Framework — a trauma-informed, peer-supported, culturally responsive model — with bilingual/bicultural clinicians and certified peer specialists. The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designation provides a federally recognized integrated care chassis.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring streams: federal, state, and local government grants (SAMHSA, DBHIDS, Community Behavioral Health); Medicaid and Medicare insurance reimbursement for covered outpatient, residential, and case management services; sliding-scale program fees with financial assistance for uninsured individuals; and tax-deductible donations supporting the EMPOWERING BRIGHTER TOMORROWS campaign and general operations. Go-to-market is referral-driven and partnership-led — hospitals (Temple Episcopal, Friends Hospital), four regional crisis response centers, case managers, shelters, the DBHIDS/CBH network, and employer partners such as ShopRite feed the intake funnel, supplemented by a Central Registration line (267-861-4382) for direct consumer access. Member segments include adults with serious mental illness, individuals with IDD, children and families, the LGBTQIA+/HIV-affected community, the Latino community, and justice-involved adults.

Name

Comhar

Legal name

COMHAR, Inc.

Website

https://comhar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

COMHAR is a Philadelphia nonprofit (founded 1974/1975) providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, substance use, residential, and integrated primary care services to roughly 5,500 individuals monthly across three Pennsylvania counties, funded primarily by government grants and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health & Human Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Intellectual disabilities support
• Psychiatric rehabilitation
• Substance use treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Funded through government grants from federal, state, and local agencies including SAMHSA, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Community Behavioral Health, and other government partners
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Services billed through Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance plans for outpatient treatment, residential services, and other covered behavioral health services
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations supporting the EMPOWERING BRIGHTER TOMORROWS Campaign and general operations
4. Program Fees: Fees for certain programs and services, with financial assistance available based on ability to pay

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COMHAR is a nonprofit community-based health and human services organization that delivers outpatient behavioral health counseling, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, mental health residential services, intellectual and developmental disability support, substance use treatment, targeted case management, children and family services, and LGBTQIA+/HIV/AIDS specialized programs. Services are delivered across Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties at 7 office locations and over 100 residential sites, serving approximately 5,500 individuals each month.

Product overview

COMHAR is a nonprofit human services organization providing comprehensive behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), and substance use services. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering outpatient counseling and medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation through Community Integrated Recovery Centers (CIRC) and the Open Door Clubhouse, mental health residential services (including LTSR, CRRS, and Supported Independent Living), targeted case management, children and families services, LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS services, and integrated healthcare through the Maria de los Santos Health Center partnership. Services are delivered across Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties at 7 office locations with over 100 residential sites. The organization serves approximately 5,500 individuals monthly with a staff of over 550 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Treatment and Counseling Services Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services including psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy for individuals, groups and families, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), medication assessment and monitoring, identification of need for other services, and referral to community resources. Serves multicultural populations including LGBTQIA+ individuals and Latinx communities.
• Latino Treatment Program Bilingual and bicultural outpatient behavioral health services for the Latinx community providing individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and co-occurring behavioral health and opioid use treatment through MAT.
• Specialized Services (LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS) Specialized behavioral health services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and those affected by HIV/AIDS, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy including individual, partner or family therapy, and psychiatric evaluations with medication monitoring.
• Targeted Case Management Blended case management services for adults 18+ with serious mental health diagnosis requiring community supports. Includes specialty teams for general adult population, young adults (18-25), and bicultural/bilingual Hispanic community services.
• Mental Health Residential Services Various levels of residential support from highly-structured congregate facilities to independent apartment living with minimal staff supports. Includes Long Term Structured Residences, Community Residential Rehabilitation Services, Specialized Supportive Housing, and Supported Independent Living.
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CIRC and Clubhouse) Holistic psychiatric rehabilitation recovery programs including Community Integrated Recovery Centers (CIRC) and Open Door Clubhouse, focused on individualized planning and personal empowerment for adults with serious mental illness.
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Comprehensive services for individuals with IDD including Community Participation Support, Community-Living/Residential Program, and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). Provided through three main programs at the Vanderwoude Center.
• Children and Families Services Behavioral health and support services for children and families addressing mental health challenges, emotional and social challenges, and autism.
• Maria de los Santos Health Center at COMHAR Partnership between Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH) and COMHAR providing integrated primary healthcare, behavioral health support, and preventive care for adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities and individuals managing substance use challenges. Located at 2600 N American Street.
• COMPASS - Supported Independent Living Program Supportive independent living program for individuals within the homeless system with co-occurring mental illness and HIV/AIDS. Provides apartment subsidies, medication supervision, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, life skills development, and 21 scattered site apartments plus 10 congregate units in West Philadelphia.
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Integrated care services and support provided by a Care Coordinator through the CCBHC model, offering comprehensive behavioral health services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 5,500 individuals each month
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• North Broad RenaissanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026COMHAR staff and members partnered with North Broad Renaissance for Earth Day 2026 service event, planting flowers, greenery, and trees to beautify shared community spaces. Team also repainted benches and flowerpots.
• ShopRite (Brown's ShopRite)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026ShopRite serves as a community employer partner supporting COMHAR's Employment Program. Featured success story of member Joan V who has been successfully employed at Brown's ShopRite for five months as her first job.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025COMHAR partnered with NAMI to host a food distribution event supporting Philadelphia's most vulnerable residents, providing nutritious groceries to 150 families facing food insecurity and economic challenges.
• Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership between DVCH and COMHAR to strengthen access to primary and preventive healthcare for COMHAR members through the Maria de los Santos Health Center at COMHAR (MDLS@COMHAR). The health center opened in June 2025 and focuses on meeting the needs of adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities and individuals managing substance use challenges.
• Vanna HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024Vanna Health and COMHAR hosted a Community Fall Fest for members of both organizations, featuring games, craft activities, open mike time, and information about each organization's programs including Vanna's 1:1 Coach Engagement Program and COMHAR's Clubhouse and CIRC programs.
• Mural Arts Program (Porch Light)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024COMHAR hosted a Mural Arts dedication in partnership with the Porch Light program. Mural artist Marisol de la Garza worked with COMHAR program members to create the mural 'The Path Through Connection' on the Lehigh Ave. wall of COMHAR's administration building.
• Crisis Response Centers (Temple Episcopal, Friends Hospital, Hall-Mercer, Einstein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive Crisis Response Centers serve city residents requiring emergency behavioral health services: Temple University Episcopal Hospital Crisis Response Center (North Philadelphia), Friends Hospital Crisis Response Center, Hall-Mercer Crisis Response Center (Center City/South Philadelphia), and Einstein Crisis Response Center at Germantown.
• Community Behavioral Health (CBH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder and referral partner for Targeted Case Management and other behavioral health services; provides approval for TCM services
• Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHIDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partner providing oversight, funding, and regulatory guidance for behavioral health and IDD services
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing grant funding and programmatic guidance for substance abuse and mental health services
• Temple Episcopal Inpatient Psychiatric HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partnership for psychiatric inpatient services and crisis response center collaboration
• Friends HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partnership for crisis response center and psychiatric services
• The National Council of WellbeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting community behavioral health; COMHAR collaborates through membership and partnership initiatives
• The Alliance of Community Services ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association of community service providers; COMHAR participates in collaborative initiatives
• Regional Community Providers Association (RCPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania association representing community providers; COMHAR collaborates on advocacy and best practices
• The Philadelphia CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal collaborative initiative; COMHAR participates in coalition activities for community impact

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gaudenzia: One of the largest nonprofit behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in Pennsylvania, offering residential, outpatient, and recovery services across multiple counties — directly comparable to COMHAR's geographic footprint and service mix.
• Horizon House: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities — directly comparable to COMHAR's residential and community-based programs.
• Resources for Human Development (RHD): Philadelphia-headquartered nonprofit delivering behavioral health, IDD, and housing services across multiple states — directly comparable in mission, service breadth, and target populations to COMHAR.
• Merakey: National nonprofit (formerly NHS Human Services) providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, and autism services with a strong Pennsylvania presence — directly comparable to COMHAR's IDD and behavioral health portfolio.
• Elwyn: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs through residential, day, and employment programs — directly comparable to COMHAR's IDD service line.
• Chimes: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, including residential, day, and employment supports — closely comparable to COMHAR's IDD and supported employment work.
• Penn Foundation: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering outpatient, residential, and recovery services — comparable to COMHAR's core mental health and substance use treatment platform.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services (UHS) Behavioral Health: Large national for-profit operator of acute behavioral health hospitals and facilities — provides regional scale context for behavioral health demand but operates a fundamentally different inpatient/residential model than COMHAR's community-based nonprofit model.
• Acadia Healthcare: National pure-play behavioral health operator with inpatient and residential facilities — illustrates the larger commercial behavioral health market in which COMHAR competes for referrals and talent.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based health provider serving complex populations including behavioral health and IDD — comparable in target populations but operates at much larger for-profit scale across pharmacy, home health, and behavioral services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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