What McLeod Centers For Wellbeing does

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit substance use disorder treatment organization founded in 1969 by Charlotte pediatrician Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod. The organization operates eight locations across Piedmont and Western North Carolina (Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, Lenoir, Marion, Monroe, and Statesville) and serves approximately 5,000–6,000 unique patients annually, with daily touchpoints reaching nearly 4,000 people. Its service portfolio covers the full continuum of care: medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved methadone and buprenorphine at all eight clinics, 28-day residential treatment, short-term and intensive outpatient programs, an adolescent SAIOP for ages 13–17, family support groups, DWI assessment and treatment, Drug Education School and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention courses, and TASC/case management. The technology stack is limited to HIPAA-compliant healthcare information systems for patient records and telemedicine capabilities for virtual service delivery, with no proprietary AI or digital clinical platforms disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: government healthcare (Medicaid covering approximately 25% of patients with leadership projecting a rise to 50% under Medicaid expansion, plus Medicare), private insurance (in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and others), patient self-pay across DWI assessments ($115.99), residential ($325/day), and education programs ($150–$720), and grants/donations supporting 2,500+ uninsured or underinsured patients annually. Go-to-market combines community-based referrals from healthcare providers, courts, employers, and hospitals with direct-to-consumer intake via walk-in assessments, phone-based MAT admissions, online residential referral forms, and a mobile OTP unit partnered with Hajee House Harm Reduction. Patient segments include adults with opioid and alcohol use disorders, court-ordered individuals, adolescents, family members in recovery support roles, and uninsured/underinsured populations. CARF accreditation, NC state licensure, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance underpin regulatory standing, and the Monroe facility opening in March 2026 plus a new Charlotte location represent the current expansion cycle.

Name

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing

Legal name

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing

Website

https://mcleodcenters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 that operates eight locations across North Carolina delivering the full continuum of substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, residential, outpatient, adolescent, DWI, and family support services to approximately 5,000 patients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Outpatient addiction counseling
• Residential recovery program
• DWI assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Programs: Revenue from Medicaid and Medicare patients. Approximately 25% of patients qualify for Medicaid, with organization projecting increase to 50% following Medicaid expansion.
2. Private Insurance: In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and other private insurance providers. Revenue collected for covered treatment services.
3. Patient Self-Pay: Self-pay patients pay for services including DWI assessments, education programs, and residential treatment. Various fee schedules based on service type.
4. Grants and Donations: Grant funding supports uninsured/underinsured patients (2,500+ annually). Donations fund Narcan distribution boxes, clothing drives, and capital improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing provides a full continuum of substance use disorder treatment services across eight North Carolina locations, including FDA-approved Medication-Assisted Treatment using Methadone or Buprenorphine, a 28-day residential treatment program, tiered outpatient services (short-term, long-term, intensive, and adolescent SAIOP), DWI assessment and education, state-approved Drug Education School and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, family support groups, and TASC/case management for license reinstatement. The organization serves adolescents and adults with opioid, alcohol, and other substance use disorders on a nonprofit, insured and grant-funded basis.

Product overview

McLeod Centers For Wellbeing is a nonprofit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of substance use disorder treatment services across 8 locations in North Carolina. The core offerings include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using FDA-approved medications (Methadone and Buprenorphine), Residential Treatment (28-day program), Outpatient Services (including SAIOP, Short-term/Long-term programs), and Aftercare. Additional services include Adolescent SAIOP for ages 13-17, Family Support Program, Education Programs (Drug Education School and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention), DWI Services, and TASC/Case Management. The organization operates as a unified treatment platform providing the full continuum of care from assessment through aftercare, serving adolescents and adults with substance use disorders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Quantifiable outcome

• Medications administered at McLeod facilities have helped reduce the risk of an overdose by half
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mecklenburg County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the Change for Life: Tobacco Free Recovery initiative among area behavioral health providers. McLeod Centers participates in this county-led initiative supporting tobacco-free recovery environments.
• Share CharlotteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative participation in Share Charlotte events connecting nonprofits with community resources and volunteers. Attended panel discussions at Camp North End alongside other local nonprofits.
• Hajee House Harm ReductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile unit partnership where McLeod's opioid treatment program services on wheels are parked at Hajee House location to serve community members unable to reach clinics. Joint Narcan dispensary efforts.
• Union County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Union County Health Department providing free STD/HIV testing at Monroe clinic location first Monday of every month from 8-10am as part of community harm reduction.
• Carolinas CAREminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in Test & Fest event hosted by Carolinas CARE, providing community HIV testing and recovery resources.
• Atrium Health UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Monroe facility located across from Atrium Health Union to bring treatment resources closer to patients who may be transported to the emergency department following an overdose.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInput on Narcan implementation in schools. CEO Christine Zazzaro commented on harm reduction strategies as CMS approved Narcan in every school building.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CRC Health Group: National provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services including MAT, residential, and outpatient programs. Operates in multiple states with similar service mix to McLeod.
• BayMark Health Services: Largest for-profit provider of opioid treatment in the US, operating MAT clinics using Methadone and Buprenorphine across dozens of states. Directly comparable to McLeod's MAT services and target patient population.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider specializing in MAT and office-based buprenorphine treatment. Directly overlaps with McLeod's outpatient MAT and counseling service lines.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction treatment organization offering residential, outpatient, and family programs nationally. Comparable to McLeod on nonprofit model, residential continuum, and family support offerings.
• Samaritan Daytop Village: Nonprofit provider of substance use treatment, mental health services, and housing support across New York and other regions. Comparable to McLeod on nonprofit SUD continuum and community-based service delivery.
• Origins Behavioral HealthCare: Addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs including family support and MAT. Comparable to McLeod on residential/IOP service mix and patient segments.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Major nonprofit addiction treatment provider known for residential programs, outpatient services, and family support — directly comparable to McLeod's full continuum of care and nonprofit status.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers, and outpatient clinics nationwide. Comparable at the broader SUD/behavioral health category level.
• Universal Health Services: Large publicly traded hospital and behavioral health operator with significant psychiatric and substance abuse treatment capacity. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the behavioral health services space.

Others

• Atrium Health (Advocate Health): Major regional health system operating hospitals across NC and the Southeast, with whom McLeod has a strategic referral partnership (e.g., Monroe co-location near Atrium Health Union). Comparable as a key referral and ecosystem partner in NC SUD care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyU8FEongbHrvRpOq7UWPeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcleodcentersnc
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcleodcentersnc
• Xx.com/mcleodcentersnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcleodcenters

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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