Valeo Behavioral Health Care

What Valeo Behavioral Health Care does

Valeo Behavioral Health Care is a private nonprofit community mental health center founded in 1967 and headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. It is the officially designated mental health authority for Shawnee County and serves any person who lives or works in the State of Kansas. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services spanning crisis intervention, substance use treatment, outpatient psychotherapy, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, assertive community treatment, case management, peer support, supported employment, medical/psychiatric services, and on-site pharmacy (Genoa). Core infrastructure includes a 24-hour walk-in Crisis Center operating 365 days a year, the Valeo Recovery Center for detoxification and addiction treatment, and the Mobile Access Partnership that delivers resources to unsheltered populations. As of the input data, Valeo operates 29 programs across nine Topeka-area locations and holds Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification.

Revenue derives primarily from Medicaid, Medicare, and Kansas state and federal mental health funding streams under the CCBHC prospective payment framework, supplemented by community fundraising events and a sliding fee schedule that ensures access regardless of ability to pay. The customer base is the Kansas Medicaid and uninsured population, with referrals flowing from hospitals, primary care, courts (including the Third Judicial Court Assisted Outpatient Treatment program), the Kansas Department of Corrections, and self-referral. Distribution is fully service-based and geographically concentrated in Shawnee County, with no disclosed commercial customers or out-of-state operations.

In January 2026, Valeo completed a merger with Family Service & Guidance Center to form Astra Mental Health & Recovery, a combined behavioral health organization serving the Topeka market. Valeo's operating leadership transitioned in mid-2024 when longtime CEO Bill Persinger Jr. announced his retirement and Christine Wills was appointed Interim CEO. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company or private equity backing, and its philanthropic arm, The Valeo Foundation, funds staff educational scholarships.

Name

Valeo Behavioral Health Care

Legal name

Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Inc.

Website

https://valeotopeka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Valeo Behavioral Health Care is a nonprofit, CCBHC-certified community mental health center founded in 1967 and designated as the mental health authority for Shawnee County, Kansas. It operates 29 programs across nine locations, delivering 24-hour crisis, substance use, and outpatient behavioral health services to Kansas residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Substance use treatment
• Crisis intervention services
• Behavioral health care
• Psychiatric outpatient services

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 Contracts & Medicaid: Valeo operates as a community mental health center licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, certified as a substance use disorders treatment facility, and as a CCBHC. Revenue derives primarily from Medicaid, Medicare, and state/federal mental health funding programs.
2. Donations & Fundraising: The organization conducts annual fundraising events including Breakfast for Hope, Unmasking Stigma gala, and VIVID: The Art of Healing. Ticket sales, silent auctions, and community donations support programs and services.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Provides services through differentiated fee schedule (escala de tarifa diferenciada) for uninsured and underinsured patients, ensuring access regardless of ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Valeo Behavioral Health Care delivers integrated mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention services to residents of Shawnee County and the State of Kansas through 29 programs across nine locations. Core offerings include the 24-hour walk-in Crisis Center, the Valeo Recovery Center for detox and addiction treatment, outpatient psychotherapy, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Assertive Community Treatment, on-site pharmacy, peer support, supported employment, and Mobile Access Partnership outreach for homeless populations. Care is delivered regardless of ability to pay under the CCBHC model.

Product overview

Valeo Behavioral Health Care is a community mental health center offering a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services organized across multiple programs and facilities. The organization operates 29 programs across nine locations in Kansas, providing crisis intervention, substance use treatment, outpatient therapy, and community support services. Core services include the 24-hour Crisis Center and Valeo Recovery Center for detox and addiction treatment, alongside outpatient psychotherapy, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment for co-occurring disorders, Expressive Therapies using creative arts, Assertive Community Treatment teams, Case Management, Medical Services with on-site Genoa Pharmacy, Peer Support Services, and Supported Employment. Specialized outreach includes the Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) for homeless individuals, PATH & HOPE Programs, and Transitional Programs. The organization also operates Quality Assurance and Corporate Compliance programs to maintain service standards. Following a January 2026 merger with Family Service & Guidance Center, the combined entity operates as Astra Mental Health & Recovery. The Valeo Foundation provides staff scholarship support as the organization's philanthropic arm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Valeo Foundation: The philanthropic entity of Valeo Behavioral Health Care that awards staff scholarships for educational advancement

Products and services

• Crisis Services 24-hour mental health emergency care available 365 days a year at the Crisis Center, with walk-in emergency clinic access and no appointment necessary. Serves individuals experiencing acute mental health emergencies including suicidal ideation or psychological crisis across Kansas.
• Valeo Recovery Center (VRC) Substance use disorders treatment facility offering detox and recovery programs, with a 24-hour detox line for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in Kansas.
• Mental Health Intake Services Initial assessment and intake services for individuals seeking mental health care at Valeo Behavioral Health Care.
• Outpatient Psychotherapy Services Individual and group therapy sessions provided on an outpatient basis for individuals experiencing mental health conditions in Kansas.
• Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) Program Co-occurring disorders treatment program addressing both mental health and substance use issues simultaneously for individuals with dual diagnoses.
• Expressive Therapies Creative arts-based therapeutic interventions including art therapy for clients in recovery at Valeo Behavioral Health Care.
• PATH & HOPE Programs Special populations accommodations and homeless outreach services connecting individuals with housing and support resources in Shawnee County.
• Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) Team-based approach to delivering comprehensive, flexible, and recovery-oriented community mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Case Management Coordination of services and support for individuals with mental health and substance use needs across Valeo's programs and partner organizations.
• Genoa Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services providing medications to clients receiving care at Valeo Behavioral Health Care locations, improving medication access and adherence.
• Medical Services Ambulatory medical care and psychiatric medication management services provided at Valeo Behavioral Health Care.
• Peer Support Services Support services provided by individuals with lived experience of mental health recovery, helping current clients navigate their recovery journey.
• Supported Employment Vocational rehabilitation and job placement assistance for individuals with mental health conditions seeking competitive employment.
• Transitional Programs Programs supporting individuals transitioning between levels of care or from institutional to community settings in Kansas.
• Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) Mobile outreach services providing hygiene supplies, resources, and connections to services for homeless and unsheltered individuals in Topeka and Shawnee County.
• Mental Health First Aid Training Free educational classes teaching community members how to identify and respond to mental health crises, provided as part of Valeo's community education program.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Family Service & Guidance CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Valeo and Family Service & Guidance Center merged in January 2026 to form Astra Mental Health & Recovery. This merger combined two major behavioral health organizations to improve access to mental health and substance use services in the Topeka area. The new entity celebrated its first anniversary and announced its new name, logo, and tagline in September 2025.
• Mobile Access Partnership (MAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025Partnership providing mobile resources including shower facilities, hygiene supplies, and service connections for homeless and unsheltered populations in Topeka. Celebrated 4th anniversary in May 2025.
• Midland CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2025Valeo and Midland Care partnered to support those left behind by suicide, providing specialized survivor support services.
• Kansas Department of Corrections (DOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025Contract approved to offer Valeo services at DOC's new mental health facility, expanding access to incarcerated individuals.
• Third Judicial CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Collaboration to start Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program, providing court-supervised mental health treatment for individuals with severe mental illness.
• Kansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023MAP program collaboration with K-State to identify homelessness and mental health issues through research and outreach.
• Genoa Healthcare PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site Genoa Pharmacy at Valeo locations providing integrated pharmacy services for clients, improving medication access and adherence.
• Prairie Band Casino & ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated nearly $5,000 to support Valeo mental health programs and services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Designated community mental health center serving Johnson County, Kansas, providing crisis services, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment. Highly comparable as another Kansas county-level CCBHC-equivalent public behavioral health authority with similar service mix and regulatory role.
• Sedgwick County COMCARE: Community mental health and substance use treatment provider serving Sedgwick County (Wichita), Kansas, operating 24/7 crisis services and outpatient behavioral health programs. Directly comparable as a fellow Kansas county-level designated mental health authority with crisis and outpatient SUD capabilities.
• Compass Health Network: Nonprofit behavioral health provider operating across Missouri with CCBHC-certified sites offering crisis, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment. Comparable as a multi-site CCBHC-certified community behavioral health nonprofit serving Medicaid populations.
• Cumberland Heights: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider in Tennessee offering detox, residential, and outpatient substance use disorder programs. Directly comparable as a nonprofit SUD treatment provider with integrated medical detox and outpatient programming serving a defined regional catchment.
• Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center: Designated community mental health center serving Douglas County (Lawrence), Kansas, with crisis, outpatient, and supportive services. Directly comparable as another Kansas county-level CCBHC-certified community mental health authority with similar operating model and funding mix.

Broad incumbents

• Centerstone: One of the largest nonprofit behavioral health providers in the U.S., offering mental health, substance use, and crisis services across multiple states. Comparable as a scaled CCBHC operator and behavioral health nonprofit, though operating across multiple states rather than a single Kansas geography.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering detox, residential, outpatient, and recovery services. Comparable as a nonprofit SUD treatment organization with comprehensive programming, though operating nationally with much broader geographic reach than Valeo.

Others

• Mental Health America: National nonprofit community-based organization focused on mental health advocacy, education, and support. Related as a peer nonprofit in the behavioral health ecosystem, though primarily an advocacy and education organization rather than a direct treatment provider.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National trade association representing community mental health and substance use treatment organizations, including CCBHC operators. Related as an industry ecosystem peer supporting CCBHC implementation and federal advocacy that directly affects Valeo's operating environment.

Regional players

• Reno County Health Department / Horizons Mental Health Center: Community mental health center serving Reno County, Kansas with outpatient mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Comparable as another Kansas county-level community mental health center offering CCBHC-equivalent services in a different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ValeoBehavioralHealthCare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valeo-behavioral-health-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/valeo_bhc/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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