What California Health Collaborative does

California Health Collaborative (CHC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Fresno, California. It implements health promotion, disease prevention, and capacity-building programs across California, with a deliberate focus on underserved populations facing barriers related to culture, language, income, education, gender, geography, or immigration status. The organization operates 11 staffed regional offices spanning Northern, Central, and Southern California and currently delivers more than 75 regional and statewide programs organized into ten service categories: senior services (e.g., Multipurpose Senior Services Program, a Medi-Cal waiver), breast and cervical health (Every Woman Counts), healthcare support (CalAIM Enhanced Care Management, COPE, Regional Perinatal Programs, Diabetes Education), youth development (S.E.E. Project, Young Minds, GROW, HEAL, CA PREP), mental health (Home Visiting, Maternal Wellness, PMHIP, Project DAD, SOL Youth, Black Infant Health), tobacco prevention (20+ regional initiatives), nutrition and physical activity (CalFresh Healthy Living), STI/STD prevention (KITT), and social impact (Ubuntu Project), plus fee-for-service offerings such as Grant & Contract Administration, Cancer Case-Finding, RN Case Management, and Public Health Program Planning/Evaluation.

CHC's underlying technology stack is minimal and explicitly non-technology-focused per its own description; the only meaningful technical asset is a third-party online intake/referral system (app.aztute.com) that matches individuals to programs. Service delivery relies on in-person staff, county partnerships, and community outreach rather than technology platforms. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Leslie Sandberg (board member since 1995, Chair since 2022) with Vice Chair Joan Werblun, and supported by a permanent DEI Council formalized in April 2022.

CHC's business model is a hybrid of government grant funding and fee-for-service contracts. Most programs are provided at no cost to participants through Medi-Cal waivers and grant-funded initiatives; primary funders include the California Department of Public Health, First 5 California (and county commissions), California Office of the Patient Advocate, California Department of Aging, Komen for the Cure affiliates, Sierra Health Foundation / Elevate Youth California (Proposition 64), and Fresno Regional Foundation. The fee-for-service arm contracts with public, private, and nonprofit organizations for grant administration, case-finding, case management, program planning/evaluation, and family life education. Marketing and outreach are community-led, relying on referrals from medical providers, hospitals, and behavioral health providers, alongside organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and direct website intake.

Name

California Health Collaborative

Legal name

California Health Collaborative

Website

https://healthcollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

California Health Collaborative is a Fresno-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) that runs 75+ health promotion and disease prevention programs across California via 11 regional offices, serving underserved communities through Medi-Cal waivers, state grants, and fee-for-service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Public Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Promotion, Prevention & Community Health Programs (BPAIAJAC), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK), Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration (BPAIAJAJ), Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops) (EDAAAFAG)

Keywords

• Public health programs
• Community health services
• Disease prevention education
• Maternal wellness programs
• Tobacco control initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Programs: California Health Collaborative provides programs on a fee-for-service basis to public, private, and non-profit organizations. Services include Grant & Contract Administration, Cancer Case-Finding & Data Collection, RN-Provided Case Management/Navigation Support, Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation, Wellness Programs, and Family Life Education.
2. Government Grant Funding: Organization implements grant-funded programs with funding from sources including California Department of Public Health, First 5 California, First 5 Tulare County, First 5 Merced County, California Office of the Patient Advocate, Komen for the Cure, and Fresno Regional Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

California Health Collaborative implements community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs, public health surveillance, and capacity-building activities for underserved California residents. Direct services span senior care (MSSP), breast and cervical health (EWC), youth development and substance use prevention (HEAL, S.E.E., CA PREP), maternal and mental health (Maternal Wellness, PMHIP, Black Infant Health), diabetes education (DEEP curriculum), tobacco control (20+ regional initiatives), nutrition and physical activity (CalFresh Healthy Living), and STI/STD prevention (KITT). It also sells fee-for-service program delivery to public, private, and nonprofit organizations, including grant administration, cancer case-finding, RN case management, program planning and evaluation, wellness, and family life education.

Product overview

California Health Collaborative is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) health organization offering a diverse portfolio of 75+ regional and statewide programs organized into multiple service categories. The organization's programs span Senior Services (Multipurpose Senior Services Program), Breast & Cervical Health (Every Woman Counts), Health Care Support Services (COPE, CalAIM Enhanced Care Management, Regional Perinatal Programs, Diabetes Education Program), Youth Development (S.E.E. Project, Young Minds, GROW, HEAL Project, CA PREP), Mental Health (Home Visiting, Maternal Wellness, Perinatal Mental Health Integration, Project DAD, SOL Youth, Black Infant Health), Tobacco Prevention (20+ regional programs), Nutrition & Physical Activity (CalFresh Healthy Living), STI/STD Prevention (KITT), and Social Impact (Ubuntu Project). The organization also provides fee-for-service programs including grant administration, cancer case-finding, case management, program planning, and family life education to public, private, and nonprofit organizations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) A Medi-Cal waiver program offering social and health care management for adults 60+ who are eligible for skilled or intermediate nursing home care but wish to remain living safely at home. Services include care management, adult day care referrals, minor home repairs, non-medical items, chore assistance, protective supervision, respite, transportation, meal services, and social services. Implemented for eligible seniors in Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties.
• Every Woman Counts (EWC) Breast and cervical health program providing cancer case-finding and data collection services for eligible women. Directed by Program Director Clara Omogbai, who also chairs the Statewide Committee on breast cancer disparities among historically marginalized populations.
• Community Outreach and Prevention Education (COPE) Community outreach and prevention education program delivered as part of California Health Collaborative's Health Care Support Service Projects.
• CalAIM: Enhanced Care Management Enhanced Care Management program delivered as part of California's CalAIM initiative, providing coordinated care for complex populations.
• Regional Perinatal Programs of California (RPPC) Regional perinatal programs providing support and coordination for pregnant women and families.
• Diabetes Education Program Diabetes prevention and self-management classes utilizing the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) curriculum, consisting of six two-hour sessions covering understanding the human body, diabetes risk factors, meal portion control, physical activity, and maintaining healthy weight. Provided at no cost to residents of Fresno County.
• Sex Ed Equity (S.E.E.) Project Sexual education equity project delivered as part of California Health Collaborative's Youth Development programs.
• Young Minds Kings County Youth mental health and development program serving Kings County.
• Growing Resilience through Outdoor Wellness (GROW) Youth development program focused on building resilience through outdoor wellness activities.
• Healing, Equity, Advocacy & Leadership (HEAL) Project Substance use prevention strategy for Latinx and Black youth promoting healthy behaviors through healing circles, youth coalitions, art engagement, and youth advocacy summits. Funded by Elevate Youth California and administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation; aims to reduce 30-day substance use among 9th grade Latino students and reduce drug-related suspensions by Hispanic/Latino and African American students.
• California Personal Responsibility Education Program (CA PREP) Teen pregnancy prevention program delivered as part of California Health Collaborative's Youth Development initiatives.
• Ubuntu Project Social impact program focused on community empowerment and engagement.
• Home Visiting Program Mental health program providing home visiting services to families.
• Perinatal Mental Health Integration Project (PMHIP) Perinatal mental health program serving Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties.
• Mamás y Bebés (Mothers and Babies) Program Perinatal mental health program serving mothers and babies in Riverside County, addressing postpartum depression and anxiety in Spanish-speaking populations.
• AIM Project Mental health initiative delivered as part of California Health Collaborative's mental health programs.
• Project DAD Mental health program focused on paternal wellness and support for fathers.
• Support, Outreach, and Leadership for Youth (SOL Youth Program) Youth development program providing support, outreach, and leadership opportunities for young people.
• San Bernardino County Black Infant Health (BIH) Program Program addressing health disparities and providing support for Black infants and their families in San Bernardino County.
• Maternal Wellness Program Integrative perinatal wellness program supporting birthing people, moms, dads, and families at risk of mood disorders. Statistics show 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depression or anxiety. Partners with medical providers, hospitals, and behavioral health providers to create comprehensive care plans.
• Tobacco Prevention Programs Multiple tobacco prevention initiatives including CANN, RISE, Families United to End the Rising Tobacco Epidemic, Kings County Tobacco Control, San Bernardino County Tobacco Control, Merced County Tobacco Control, REACT, NorCal 4 Health, LEARN (LEAD), Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC), Asian Pacific Islander Partners & Advocates Countering Tobacco, North State Equity, STAAND, and other regional programs targeting youth and underserved communities disproportionately affected by tobacco use.
• CalFresh Healthy Living Nutrition and physical activity program promoting healthy eating and wellness through CalFresh program engagement.
• KITT Project STI/STD prevention program providing testing, treatment, and education services.
• Fee-for-Service Programs Fee-for-service offerings available to public, private, and non-profit organizations, including Grant & Contract Administration, Cancer Case-Finding & Data Collection, RN-Provided Case Management/Navigation Support, Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation, Wellness Programs, and Family Life Education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depression or anxiety - program addresses this significant gap in maternal mental health
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• California Department of AgingcoreOthersCalifornia Department of Aging administers the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), a Medi-Cal waiver program. CHC implements MSSP services for eligible seniors in multiple California counties.
• Elevate Youth California / Sierra Health FoundationcoreOthersHEAL Project is funded by Elevate Youth California, which is funded by State of California's Department of Health Care Services through Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account and administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)coreTechnology or IntegrationDiabetes Education Program utilizes the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) curriculum to assist individuals with diabetes to improve their self-management skills. DEEP consists of six two-hour sessions addressing understanding the human body, diabetes risk factors, meal portion control, physical activity, and weight management.
• California Department of Public HealthcoreOthersFunding source for various grant-funded programs including tobacco control, alcohol and other drug prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, youth development, and chronic disease prevention and management.
• First 5 California, First 5 Tulare County, First 5 Merced CountymajorOthersEarly childhood development program funders supporting programs for young children and families in Tulare and Merced counties.
• Komen for the Cure (Sacramento and Central Valley Affiliates)majorOthersBreast cancer research and awareness organization providing funding for breast and cervical health programs in Sacramento and Central Valley regions.
• Fresno Regional FoundationmajorOthersRegional philanthropy organization providing grant funding for health and community programs in the Fresno area.
• California Office of the Patient AdvocatemajorOthersState agency providing funding for programs related to healthcare quality and patient advocacy.
• Medical Providers, Hospitals, and Behavioral Health ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal Wellness Program partners with medical providers, hospitals, and behavioral health providers to create comprehensive care plans supporting patients, families, and providers in perinatal wellness.
• UC Davis Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoan Werblun started her career at UC Davis Medical Center in 1970, developing patient education and care programs, diabetes management education for staff and students, and community outreach programs. Currently serves as advisor to Valley Hi Health Tech.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L.A. Care Health Plan: The largest publicly operated Medi-Cal health plan in California; comparable populations and ECM/case-management focus, and a potential buyer or partner for CHC's Enhanced Care Management capacity.
• California Primary Care Association: Statewide association representing California's community health centers; serves overlapping populations and channels CalAIM and prevention funding, making it both a peer and a potential channel partner for CHC programs.

Regional players

• Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP): San Bernardino-based Medi-Cal plan serving a region where CHC operates the Black Infant Health and tobacco-prevention programs; a potential regional contracting partner for CHC's service lines.

Direct peers

• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based community-health nonprofit providing culturally competent health services and case management to underserved populations in California—directly comparable mission, funding mix (Medi-Cal + grants), and equity-focused delivery model.
• American Lung Association (California): Operates California tobacco-prevention and cessation programs funded by CDPH and Prop 56, directly overlapping with CHC's 20+ regional tobacco-control initiatives.
• The Center at Sierra Health Foundation: Sacramento-based nonprofit that administers California state-funded prevention and youth programs (including Elevate Youth California), operating in the same state-grant ecosystem that funds CHC's HEAL Project.
• California Medical Association Foundation: Physician-led nonprofit that runs community-health, prevention, and physician-wellness programs in California—comparable programmatic focus and reliance on state-level funding and partnerships.
• Public Health Institute: Oakland-based nonprofit public-health organization that, like CHC, implements state-funded prevention, chronic-disease, and equity programs across California with a similarly large program portfolio.

Others

• California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH): Represents California's public hospital systems that operate CalAIM ECM and community-health programs; a potential channel partner or competitor for CHC's Enhanced Care Management and perinatal work.
• Blue Shield of California Foundation: California health philanthropy funding community-health, equity, and domestic-violence programs serving similar populations to CHC's maternal wellness and youth initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/californiahealth.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/californiahealthcollaborative
• Instagraminstagram.com/californiahealth.co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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