Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center

What Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center does

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-licensed, nonprofit addiction treatment organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Butler, PA. It is the longest-running addiction treatment program in southwestern Pennsylvania and holds a Pennsylvania Center of Excellence designation from the PA Department of Health for the treatment of opioid use disorders. The organization serves individuals and families affected by alcohol and substance use disorders across a continuum of care that includes 24/7 residential inpatient treatment, outpatient services (in-person and via telehealth), medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combining FDA-approved medications with counseling, and specialty recovery housing. Its Medical Director, Dr. C. Thomas Brophy, DO, FASAM, is one of the region's only physicians board-certified in both addiction medicine and emergency medicine.

The center's core service lines are delivered across three physical sites: an inpatient facility at 165 Old Plank Road in Butler, outpatient offices at 315 Liberty Street in Butler, and a newly opened 10-bed Level 3.7 withdrawal management facility in Carmichaels Borough, Greene County (the first of its kind in the county). Ellen's House, a state-licensed recovery home for women and children, opened in September 2024 and expanded with a renovated third-floor loft in July 2025; it is Butler County's first and only such facility. Community-facing programs include the annual Discover Recovery symposium (with the 2026 theme focused on older adults) and the AddictionAware education initiative.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) healthcare services billing — insurance, Medicaid, and other payer reimbursements for inpatient, outpatient, and MAT services — and (2) tax-deductible donations and foundation grants, including a Staunton Farm Foundation grant supporting the Greene County facility and a $5,000 grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation / Landy Family Fund. The organization is community-owned, board-governed (with Steve Green identified as Board President), and led by Executive Director Joseph Mahoney, LSW, with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing.

Name

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center

Legal name

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center, Inc.

Website

https://gaisercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center is a Pennsylvania-licensed nonprofit addiction treatment organization founded in 1971 in Butler, PA, delivering inpatient, outpatient, medication-assisted, and recovery housing services to individuals and families with substance use disorders in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD), Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance use recovery
• Medication assisted treatment
• Behavioral healthcare services
• Outpatient rehabilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Billing: Revenue from treating patients through inpatient and outpatient programs, billing insurance, Medicaid, and other payer sources for addiction treatment services
2. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and grants from foundations supporting addiction treatment and recovery programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment center providing a continuum of care for alcohol and substance use disorders, including inpatient residential treatment, outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal management, and recovery housing. It is designated as a Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for opioid use disorder treatment and serves individuals and families across southwestern Pennsylvania through trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services.

Product overview

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center operates as a single, comprehensive addiction treatment center offering multiple service levels. The organization provides a continuum of care through its core programs: Inpatient Treatment (residential, 24/7 care at the main Butler facility), Outpatient Treatment (flexible outpatient services including group therapy and telehealth), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT combining medications with therapy for opioid and other substance use disorders), and the Center of Excellence designation for specialized opioid treatment. Specialty programs include Ellen's House, a state-licensed recovery home for women and children, and a new 10-bed Withdrawal Management Facility in Greene County providing level 3.7 medically monitored detox services. Educational initiatives include the Discover Recovery annual symposium series and AddictionAware community education. The organization integrates time-tested methods with current care innovations within a trauma-informed, holistic treatment philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ellen’s House: Butler county's first and currently only state licensed recovery home for women and children, opened September 2024.

Products and services

• Inpatient Treatment Residential addiction treatment program providing 24/7 care at the main facility on Old Plank Road in Butler, PA. Includes medically monitored detox services for adults with substance use disorders.
• Outpatient Treatment Flexible outpatient treatment program at the Outpatient Treatment Offices on Liberty Street, Butler, PA. Includes group therapy, individual counseling, Saturday sessions, and telehealth options for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
• Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorders Pennsylvania Center of Excellence designation for treatment of opioid use disorders. Recognized regional treatment program providing specialized protocols for opioid use disorder patients with care management and medication.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Ellen's House Recovery Home State-licensed recovery home for women and children in Butler County, PA. Provides recovery housing, parenting support, and children's services for mothers undergoing recovery. Includes a renovated loft space for mothers and children.
• Withdrawal Management Facility (Greene County) 10-bed medically monitored detox facility in Cumberland Township, Greene County, PA. Level 3.7 withdrawal management center providing round-the-clock medical care for withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Serves adults 18 and older.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Waynesburg UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Partnership for educational seminar on addiction, medication-assisted treatment, and withdrawal management at Waynesburg University's Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation
• Butler Children's Advocacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Collaboration to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families, demonstrating community partnership and support services

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Gateway Rehab: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider headquartered in western Pennsylvania offering inpatient, outpatient, MAT, and recovery housing services — directly comparable in geography, mission, and service mix to the Gaiser Center.
• Pyramid Healthcare: Pennsylvania-based behavioral health and addiction treatment operator with multiple levels of care including detox, inpatient, outpatient, and recovery housing — competes directly across the same SUD service lines as Gaiser in overlapping PA markets.
• Gaudenzia: Large Mid-Atlantic nonprofit addiction and behavioral health treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing across Pennsylvania — directly comparable nonprofit model and continuum-of-care approach.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Renowned nonprofit addiction treatment organization with residential, outpatient, and MAT programs serving patients regionally and nationally — comparable nonprofit model, evidence-based protocols, and family-centered care approach.
• Crossroads Treatment Centers: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder — comparable clinical modality and Center-of-Excellence-style positioning in PA.
• CleanSlate Centers: National outpatient addiction treatment chain focused on MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders — comparable outpatient/MAT service model and evidence-based protocols, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• POWER House: Pennsylvania-based recovery housing program for women and children — closely comparable to Ellen's House in mission, target population, and recovery-home model.

Broad incumbents

• Recovery Centers of America: PE-backed national addiction treatment chain operating inpatient and outpatient facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic — comparable service lines with broader geographic footprint and greater capital resources.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit addiction treatment leader offering inpatient, outpatient, and recovery housing — comparable mission and continuum of care, but operating at significantly greater scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• New Vitae Wellness and Recovery: Pennsylvania-based behavioral health and addiction services provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing — comparable regional service mix with similar nonprofit/clinical positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/gaisercenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/gaisercenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaisercenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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