Oak Grove Center

What Oak Grove Center does

Oak Grove Center is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1989 in Murrieta, California, that operates a vertically integrated continuum of care for at-risk and special-needs youth ages 5 to 22 across four Southern California campuses (Murrieta, Perris, Palm Springs, and Bermuda Dunes). The service portfolio spans 24-hour Level 12 residential treatment and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) placements, WASC-accredited K-12 nonpublic schools (Jack Weaver School and Oak Grove at the Ranch), ABA-based autism services, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs, Wraparound in-home services, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for treatment-resistant depression, ILP Thrive independent-living preparation, and a vocational training arm (Culinary Creations) operating a public-facing bakery and coffee shop. Clinical technology is built on evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Aggression Replacement Training, sensory integration, art and music therapy) delivered by licensed clinicians and credentialed special education teachers on a 10-acre Murrieta campus with three dormitories housing up to 76 residents.

The revenue model is contract- and fee-for-service rather than consumer-pay: the organization holds managed care contracts with nine named commercial payers (Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Magellan, MHN, Optum, PacifiCare, Kaiser Permanente), receives per-student funding from Riverside and San Diego County school districts as a Nonpublic School, holds a 2011 contract with Riverside Department of Social Services for Wraparound services, supplements clinical revenue with donations and recurring fundraising events (Murrieta Rod Run, Evening Under the Oaks, Rock the Oaks, So-Cal Chef Open, Golf Classic), and earns modest earned income through the Culinary Creations retail location. Referrals originate from county mental health departments, children and family services, probation, school districts, physicians, psychotherapists, managed care providers, and direct family applications, and are screened by intake staff who determine eligibility across funding sources.

Under CEO Tammy Wilson (since 2005), the operating budget scaled from $500,000 to over $18 million and staff grew from 190 to 351-377 across a period in which three additional campuses were opened and new service lines (autism, TMS, Sanctuary, Culinary Creations) were layered onto the core residential and educational platform. Regulatory positioning is unusually deep for the segment, combining Joint Commission healthcare accreditation with WASC educational accreditation, California DSS Level 12 Group Home and STRTP licensure, Non-Public School certification, and Community Care Licensing Division licensure, making the organization a credentialed incumbent for California county and managed care referrals.

Name

Oak Grove Center

Legal name

Oak Grove Center

Website

https://oakgrovecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oak Grove Center is a 1989-founded California nonprofit that delivers residential treatment, K-12 special education nonpublic schooling, mental health services, autism programming, and Wraparound family support across four Southern California campuses for at-risk and special-needs youth ages 5-22, funded primarily through managed care contracts, school district per-student payments, county contracts, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI), Wraparound & Community-Based Behavioral Support (ABA-Adjacent) (EDAKAHAO), Therapeutic & Behavioral Health School Programs (Day Treatment) (EDAJAEAE), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Residential youth treatment
• Special education services
• Behavioral health services
• Wraparound family services
• Mental health treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Contracts: Fee-for-service and contract-based revenue from residential treatment services. Oak Grove maintains contracts with major Mental Health Managed Care Companies including Aetna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna Behavioral Health, Magellan Behavioral Health, MHN, Optum Health, PacifiCare Behavioral Health, and others.
2. School District Funding: Per-student funding from school districts for nonpublic school day programs. Students transported from Riverside County and North San Diego area to Jack Weaver School and Oak Grove at the Ranch.
3. Wraparound Services: Home-based model services contracted by Riverside Department of Social Services and funded through managed care partnerships with Kaiser Permanente. Also includes Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) funded through school districts.
4. Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient: Step-down placement services providing stabilization at least restrictive level of care with transportation provided for PHP and IOP clients
5. Donations and Fundraising Events: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and fundraising events including Evening Under the Oaks, Rock the Oaks, So-Cal Chef Open, Golf Classic, and Murrieta Rod Run

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Oak Grove Center is a nonprofit organization that operates residential treatment, K-12 special education nonpublic schools, mental health services (including PHP, IOP, and TMS), autism programs, wraparound family services, independent living preparation, and vocational training for at-risk and special needs youth ages 5-22. Services are delivered across three campuses in Southern California (Murrieta, Perris, Palm Springs) under fee-for-service contracts with managed care organizations, school districts, and county government agencies. The integrated model combines 24-hour therapeutic residential care, evidence-based clinical treatment, and special education under one continuum of care.

Product overview

Oak Grove Center is a nonprofit residential, educational, and treatment center offering a comprehensive continuum of care for at-risk and special-needs youth across California. The organization operates three campuses—Oak Grove Center (Murrieta), Oak Grove at the Ranch (Perris), and Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs—providing services including 24-hour residential treatment, day programs, special education nonpublic schools (Jack Weaver School), autism services, mental health treatment (Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Wraparound), TMS therapy for depression, arts and sports programs, independent living preparation (ILP Thrive), and culinary arts training (Culinary Creations). The integrated program model combines education, therapeutic treatment, and enrichment activities designed to rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Treatment (Ages 8-18) 24-hour therapeutic residential program providing individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, nursing services, and medication monitoring for children ages 8-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Licensed as a Level 12 Group Home and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) by California Department of Social Services.
• Day Programs (Ages 5-22) Day program serving K-12 students from Riverside and San Diego County, comprised of Day Students, Day Treatment, and Extended Day Students with special needs, including transportation services.
• Special Education Nonpublic School (Jack Weaver School) California-certified, WASC-accredited K-12 nonpublic school providing personalized education with fully credentialed special education teachers and individualized instruction for residential and day students with special education needs.
• Autism Program ABA services and comprehensive supports for students ages 5-22 identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral interventions in a specialized autism sensory room environment.
• Intensive Outpatient Program Focused mental health treatment program providing intensive therapeutic services for adolescents requiring structured outpatient care, including medication management by Child-Adolescent Psychiatrists.
• Partial Hospitalization Comprehensive day treatment program offering flexible therapeutic support with psychiatric services for youth requiring structured care, providing step-down stabilization at the least restrictive level of care. Transportation provided for local area clients.
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Non-invasive NeuroStar TMS procedure for treating depression in adolescents who have not responded well to traditional treatments like medication and therapy.
• Arts Program Enrichment program offering visual arts, performing arts, dance, music, and creative self-expression opportunities for youth in residential, day, and outpatient settings.
• Sports Program CIF varsity sports program including basketball, baseball, softball, and cross country that builds teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits for youth in residential and day programs.
• Specialty Programs Unique enrichment opportunities including equine therapy, job training, and other specialized services for youth.
• ILP Thrive (Independent Living Program) Program empowering foster youth to build skills, confidence, and independence as they transition to adulthood.
• Wraparound Program Team-based, intensive in-home and community support services for families with children facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including Managed Care Wraparound, ERMHS Wraparound, and Adoptions Assistance Wraparound. Team comprises Parent Partner, Behavioral Specialist, Facilitator, and Therapist.
• Oak Grove at the Ranch California-certified, WASC-accredited nonpublic school campus in Perris providing special day classes for students ages 5-22 with emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism. Capacity of 60 students across five self-contained classes.
• Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs Licensed Transitional Housing Placement Program for Non-Minor Dependents designed for LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-21 transitioning out of foster care. Family-style home with private bedrooms, pool, and full furnishings.
• Culinary Creations Vocational training program employing at-risk youth and special-needs individuals in pastry preparation, decorating, catering, customer service, and barista skills, providing employable culinary skills and a real-world work environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,847 youth served since 1989 through 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Riverside Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Contract awarded in January 2011 to provide Wraparound services throughout Riverside County for families struggling to reunite with children removed from care or at risk of removal
• Aetna Behavioral HealthcoreOthersMental health managed care contract for residential and outpatient treatment services for Aetna members
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA (MHSA)coreOthersMental health managed care contract providing coverage for residential and outpatient treatment services
• Magellan Behavioral HealthcoreOthersManaged care partnership for mental health services including residential and intensive outpatient programs
• Cigna Behavioral HealthcoreOthersMental health managed care contract for Oak Grove's continuum of care services
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Managed Care Wraparound services supporting families involved with Child Welfare system
• Murrieta Valley Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Education Agency (LEA) partnership for Jack Weaver nonpublic school serving students with special needs
• Val Verde Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Education Agency (LEA) partnership for Oak Grove at the Ranch nonpublic school campus
• BMW of MurrietaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Murrieta Rod Run fundraising event supporting at-risk youth programs
• VW of MurrietaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Murrieta Rod Run fundraising event
• Lucas OilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Murrieta Rod Run supporting vocational, culinary and gardening programs
• Abbott VascularminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that conducted work day at Oak Grove painting murals, washing vans, and working in garden
• Temecula Valley Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership and ribbon cutting partnership for Culinary Creations business
• Joint Commission (JCAHO)coreOthersAccreditation body providing gold-standard certification for healthcare quality standards
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersAccreditation partner for Jack Weaver School and Oak Grove at the Ranch; currently in third year of six-year accreditation cycle
• California Alliance for Children & FamiliesminorOthersState association membership for children's services providers

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Penny Lane Centers: Southern California nonprofit providing residential, mental health, wraparound, and foster care services. Comparable scale, mission, and multi-site service delivery to Oak Grove.
• Sycamores: Pasadena-based nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and wraparound services for at-risk youth in Southern California. Operates STRTP-licensed residential programs with school district partnerships similar to Oak Grove.
• Aspiranet: California-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, wraparound, mental health, and foster care services for at-risk youth. Operates STRTPs, group homes, and community-based programs across the state, closely overlapping with Oak Grove's continuum of care.
• Five Acres: Southern California nonprofit offering residential treatment, mental health services, adoption, and foster care for at-risk children. Comparable in residential treatment continuum, accreditation profile, and county contract model.
• Hillsides: Los Angeles-area nonprofit serving children and families through residential treatment, mental health services, transitional housing, and wraparound. Comparable in mission, accreditation profile, and payer mix to Oak Grove.
• Victor Treatment Centers: California nonprofit operating residential treatment, wraparound, and mental health programs for youth with severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Directly comparable in therapeutic residential model and county contract-based funding.
• Stars Behavioral Health Group: California-based behavioral health organization providing residential, mental health, and community-based services for youth and adults. Operates multiple STRTPs and contracts with California county mental health departments, directly comparable to Oak Grove's funding structure.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Los Angeles-based mental health nonprofit offering outpatient, intensive outpatient, and suicide prevention services for youth and adults. Comparable as a California behavioral health provider serving managed care populations.
• Crittenton Services for Children and Families: Southern California nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and wraparound services for at-risk youth, including foster care and adoption support. Comparable in mission and residential treatment model.

Regional players

• New Alternatives: California-based organization providing residential and mental health services to youth, with comparable therapeutic residential programs though concentrated in different Southern California geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OakGroveCenter
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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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