Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

What Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority does

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is a county-government behavioral health authority headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, operating since 1966 as the designated Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) for Saginaw County under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The organization delivers publicly funded mental health, intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), and substance use disorder (SUD) services to county residents, with explicit program coverage for adults with mental illness, children with emotional disorders, persons with primary SUD, individuals with IDD, infants and families (0-5), transition-age youth, veterans and military families, and Hispanic community members.

The service portfolio spans 24/7 crisis intervention (crisis hotline and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services), Health Home coordination, day programs (Community Ties North and South, Bayside Clubhouse, Friends for Recovery Center, SVRC vocational rehabilitation, MyMichigan Medical Center respite/adult day services), housing resource coordination, supported employment, an on-site Genoa Healthcare pharmacy, and a network of 10+ contracted Applied Behavior Analysis providers. Technology infrastructure is conventional: Sentri EHR for provider records, CEHR patient portal for consumers (secure.mycehr.com), and the Absorb Learning Management System for network provider continuing education. Mental Health First Aid training (Adult, Youth, Military/Veterans) is delivered in live, blended, and virtual formats to community partners and licensed professionals.

Revenue mechanics are government-funded: SCCMHA is reimbursed through Michigan Medicaid, state general fund, county appropriations, and federal HUD/grants for housing programs, with services available to all county residents regardless of prior enrollment. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with a Citizens Advisory Committee, operates under MDHHS oversight, and is actively participating in the 2025-2026 PIHP procurement cycle while publicly opposing proposed federal Medicaid cuts and defending HUD funding as existential revenue lines.

Name

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

Legal name

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

Website

https://sccmha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is a Michigan county-government PIHP and CCBHC delivering publicly funded mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services to all Saginaw County residents across 8+ facilities and 24/7 crisis channels.

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Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Care Entity Administration for Medicaid (MCO/PHP/PIHP/PAHP) (HLAEAEAJ), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Substance use disorder services
• Developmental disability services
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is a county-designated public mental health authority that provides mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, and substance use disorder services to Saginaw County, Michigan residents. Operating as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) under Michigan's Medicaid system, it delivers clinical treatment, case management, crisis intervention, housing support, employment services, and pharmacy services through its own programs and a contracted provider network.

Product overview

SCCMHA operates as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of mental health and developmental disability services. The organization provides crisis intervention through its 24/7 Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), day programs including Community Ties North/South, Bayside Clubhouse, and Friends for Recovery Center, as well as specialized services for adults with mental illness, children with emotional disorders, persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. The organization also provides vocational rehabilitation through SVRC, supported employment, housing resources, and a network of ABA service providers. Training and continuing education is delivered through Mental Health First Aid programs and the Absorb Learning Management System. Healthcare integration includes Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy and health home coordination services.

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Products and services

• Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) A community-based crisis intervention service that provides immediate response and stabilization support for individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral health crises; serves Saginaw County residents of all ages in their homes or community settings rather than in institutional settings.
• Community Ties North A day program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing structured activities, skill-building, and community integration support in Saginaw County.
• Community Ties South A day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complementing Community Ties North with structured day services and skill development across Saginaw County.
• Health Home & Wellness Center A care coordination and wellness program that integrates physical and behavioral health services for individuals with chronic conditions or serious mental illness.
• Housing Resource Center A service supporting individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in locating and maintaining stable housing in the community.
• Supported Employment A vocational rehabilitation program assisting individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Saginaw Valley Rehabilitation Center (SVRC) A vocational rehabilitation center operated by Training and Treatment Innovations (TTI) under SCCMHA's provider network, offering work readiness and job placement services for individuals with disabilities.
• Bayside Clubhouse A psychosocial clubhouse program run by Training and Treatment Innovations for adults with mental illness, providing work-ordered day activities, social support, and community engagement.
• Friends for Recovery Center A recovery center supporting individuals with substance use disorders, offering peer-led recovery programming through Training and Treatment Innovations.
• Respite & Adult Day Services Respite and adult day services provided through MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, offering caregivers temporary relief and structured day programming for adults with disabilities or dementia.
• Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services integrated into SCCMHA's clinical locations, providing medication dispensing, adherence support, and pharmacist consultation for behavioral health consumers.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) A team-based intensive community treatment program for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have not responded well to traditional outpatient care.
• Mental Health First Aid Training A standalone public training program offered to community members, employers, and groups in Saginaw County, teaching participants to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use; available in standard, youth, and higher education formats.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline / 988 Lifeline Services Round-the-clock telephone crisis intervention including participation in the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Saginaw County residents in emotional distress.
• ABA Service Providers Network A network of Applied Behavior Analysis providers delivering autism services for children and adults under SCCMHA's benefit coverage.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Colonial LanesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024Ongoing monthly partnership with Colonial Lanes in Flushing, Michigan providing bowling activities for consumers served by Community Ties South. CTS purchases coupons allowing consumers to bowl, and Colonial Lanes works with CTS to maximize participation.
• DaVita Kidney CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023DaVita partnered with SCCMHA to adopt families during the holiday season, donating household items and personal hygiene products. This partnership expanded to include Michigan State Police and served 12 families in 2023.
• Michigan State PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Michigan State Police collaborated with SCCMHA and DaVita to help multiple families during the holiday season through the adoption program.
• Hope NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHope Network is a contracted network provider located at 1213 S. Washington Ave., offering mental health and rehabilitation services within the SCCMHA provider network.
• Saginaw Psychological Services, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted network provider offering adult case management, physician/nursing services, children's services, and SUD services at multiple Saginaw locations.
• SVRC IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaginaw Valley Rehabilitation Center provides the Empowered Voices Program and SVRC services including economic development activities and employment support for persons with barriers.
• Training and Treatment Innovations (TTI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTTI provides adult case management, outpatient clinic services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Bayside Lodge Clubhouse, and Friends for Recovery Center through partnership.
• Westlund Guidance CliniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildren and Adolescent Case Management and Outpatient Clinic provider serving the SCCMHA network.
• Genoa Healthcare PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site pharmacy partnership providing prescription services to consumers served by SCCMHA.
• MyMichigan Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw provides Respite & Adult Day Services program for individuals with special needs, offering health-related services and socialization.
• ABA Service Providers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 10+ Applied Behavior Analysis providers including ABA Pathways, Autism of America, Autism Plus, Autism Systems, Children's Therapy Corner, Flourish Therapy, Game Changers, Mercy Plus, Paramount, and Spectrum Autism Center.
• StudentreasuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that works with schools to help build communities through publishing books. Partnered with SCCMHA's Community Ties South to help consumers author 'Just Be Kind' book published November 2023.
• Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTARS provides transportation assistance including 10 bus routes, Rides to Wellness door-to-door services, and lift services for seniors and disabled individuals to help consumers reach medical appointments.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hope Network: Michigan-based nonprofit behavioral health and rehabilitation provider operating across multiple counties as both a contracted network provider for SCCMHA and a peer in the broader CMHC ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network: Michigan PIHP serving Wayne County with the same designated community mental health authority structure as SCCMHA, administering Medicaid capitation for behavioral health, I/DD, and SUD services — directly comparable in regulatory model and service scope.
• Oakland Community Health Network: PIHP serving Oakland County, Michigan with Medicaid-managed behavioral health, I/DD, and SUD services — directly comparable in regulatory role and scope to SCCMHA.
• Genesee Health System: Michigan PIHP/CMHC serving Genesee County (Flint area) with mental health, I/DD, and SUD services funded through Medicaid — directly comparable to SCCMHA in mission, funding model, and CCBHC-style operations.
• Macomb County Community Mental Health: Macomb County's designated CMHC/PIHP providing the same Medicaid-funded behavioral health, I/DD, and crisis service array as SCCMHA.
• Network180 (Kent County Community Mental Health Authority): Kent County's designated community mental health authority and PIHP, providing the same suite of behavioral health, I/DD, and crisis services under Michigan's Medicaid structure as SCCMHA.
• Lapeer County Community Mental Health: Michigan community mental health authority serving Lapeer County with mental health, I/DD, and SUD services — directly comparable as a county-level CMHC peer in the same state Medicaid system.
• St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority: Adjacent Michigan county CMHC/PIHP providing mental health, I/DD, and substance use disorder services — directly comparable in scope and regulatory structure to SCCMHA.

Regional players

• Training and Treatment Innovations (TTI): Regional behavioral health provider contracted within SCCMHA's network (operating ACT, Bayside Clubhouse, and Friends for Recovery) — comparable in service model but operating within SCCMHA's catchment rather than independently.

Others

• Community Mental Health Association of Michigan: Statewide trade association representing Michigan's CMHCs/PIHPs (including SCCMHA) — comparable as the ecosystem-level peer that coordinates advocacy, training, and policy across the same PIHP system SCCMHA operates within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCCMHA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saginaw-mental-health-svc

Compliance1 record

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