ComWell

What ComWell does

ComWell is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Mental Health Center headquartered in Red Bud, Illinois, providing integrated behavioral health services across Randolph and Washington Counties in Southern Illinois. Founded in 1971 as Randolph County Mental Health Services and rebranded to ComWell in 2020, the organization operates four outpatient locations (Red Bud, Sparta, Chester, Okawville), two residential Community Integrated Living Arrangements, and serves more than 1,600 individuals annually. Service lines span mental health counseling, substance misuse treatment, developmental disabilities services, residential programs, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, school-based counseling, and 24/7 crisis response tied to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline plus a mobile crisis team.

The organization's service model combines in-person clinical delivery with telehealth (real-time video and telephone) and embedded partnerships with three regional hospitals — Chester Memorial, Sparta Community, and Washington County — through shared psychiatric staffing and embedded recovery coaches. ComWell's technology footprint is operational rather than proprietary: there are no public APIs, no proprietary software products, and no AI/ML capabilities documented. Clinical capacity rests on licensed PMHNPs, LCSWs, CADCs, and BCBAs recruited to a rural setting where talent is structurally scarce. Service delivery is enabled by a 24/7 crisis call infrastructure, telehealth platform, and mobile crisis response team operating under an "anytime, anywhere, anyone" model.

ComWell's revenue model is dominated by federal grants. The SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grant provides $1M/year through 2026 and the HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grant provides $500K/year through 2026, supplemented by an earlier $100K HRSA planning grant. Secondary revenue streams include sliding-scale client fees, insurance billing, state funding through the Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities for Competitive Integrated Employment programs, and donations raised via community campaigns such as GivingTuesday. The organization holds CCBHC designation through SAMHSA and COA accreditation (reaccredited since 2000, currently through 2024), which both enable grant eligibility and signal regulatory compliance. Customer concentration is structurally High given grant dependency, with revenue predictability strong through 2026 but exposed to federal funding continuity risk beyond that horizon.

Name

ComWell

Legal name

ComWell

Website

https://comwell.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ComWell is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Mental Health Center serving rural Randolph and Washington Counties in Southern Illinois with integrated mental health, substance misuse, developmental disabilities, psychiatric, and 24/7 crisis services across four outpatient locations and hospital partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Telehealth & Digital Wellness Services (EDALAFAM)

Keywords

• Community mental health
• Behavioral health services
• Substance misuse treatment
• Developmental disabilities support
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Bud

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: ComWell receives significant funding through federal grants including CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) grants from SAMHSA ($1M/year through 2026), Rural Communities Opioid Response Program grants ($500K/year through 2026), and HRSA planning grants. The organization also receives state funding through the Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities for Competitive Integrated Employment programs.
2. Client Service Fees: Services are provided on a sliding scale fee basis for those not covered by insurance. The organization accepts various forms of insurance and provides billing through their online payment system.
3. Donations: ComWell receives donations through GivingTuesday campaigns and general giving programs to support community wellness programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ComWell is a 501c3 nonprofit community mental health center providing integrated behavioral health services in Randolph and Washington Counties, Illinois. It delivers mental health counseling, substance misuse treatment, developmental disability services, residential programs, psychiatric care, 24/7 crisis response, telehealth, and school-based counseling across four outpatient locations.

Product overview

ComWell is a 501c3 private, not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center providing behavioral health services in Randolph and Washington Counties, Illinois. The organization operates as a single integrated service provider offering multiple interconnected programs rather than a modular product platform. Core services include Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Residential Services, and Psychiatric Services. Additional programs include Crisis & Emergency Support (24/7 crisis lines), Telehealth Services (video and telephone), School-based Counseling, and specialized offerings such as Mental Health First Aid Training and Naloxone Distribution. The organization was founded in 1971 as Randolph County Mental Health Services and rebranded to ComWell in 2020, currently operating four outpatient locations in Chester, Sparta, Red Bud, and Okawville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Services Individual and group counseling for mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other behavioral health needs, provided to adults and youth in Southern Illinois.
• Substance Misuse Services Counseling and treatment services for substance use disorders including DUI services, recovery support, substance use counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction.
• Adult Developmental Services Comprehensive services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA), Community Day Services, supported employment, and behavior intervention.
• Residential Services Staffed residential facilities and Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) programs serving adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
• Psychiatric Services Psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication prescribing, and medication management for mental wellness, provided by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
• Crisis & Emergency Support 24/7 crisis line and emergency response services including daytime crisis line, nighttime/weekend crisis line, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline participation, and mobile crisis team response in the community.
• Telehealth Services Remote mental health services delivered via real-time video and telephone, enabling access to specialty care from patients' homes and removing transportation barriers in rural areas.
• School-based Counseling Mental health counseling services provided in school settings through embedded ComWell School Counselors to support student mental health and emotional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 233.33% increase in psychiatric care accessibility (from 6 days/month to 5 days/week)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Randolph County Sheriff's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner in Rural Communities Opioid Response Program to improve coordination of care related to behavioral health care and address community risk factors affecting behavioral health of rural residents.
• Randolph County Housing AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner in Rural Communities Opioid Response Program to improve coordination of care and address community risk factors affecting behavioral health of rural residents.
• Chester Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Partnership to bridge gaps in healthcare continuum. ComWell Recovery Coach Mary Holland embedded in Care Coordination and Case Management Team to improve patient outcomes and increase access to behavioral health appointments. Services include psychiatric and counseling services, DUI and recovery services, developmental disabilities services, residential services, and educational services.
• Sparta Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Shared staffing model to expand psychiatric service accessibility. Contracted psychiatric care providers Ashley Hundelt (PMHNP) and Nickie Murphy (PMHNP) through collaboration. Increased psychiatric care accessibility by 233.33%, raising provider time from 6 days per month to 5 days per week in Red Bud, Okawville, and Sparta.
• Washington County HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021HRSA-funded partnership to build a stronger whole health network that increases psychiatric services, creates streamlined emergency department discharge and referral protocols, and assesses feasibility of an inpatient substance use treatment facility.
• Randolph County 708 BoardsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2021Funded Mental Health First Aid Training program. 8-hour certification courses open to the public at no cost, providing tools to identify when someone may be struggling with mental health or substance misuse problems.
• Gilster-Mary LeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Competitive Integrated Employment partnership. Employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from ComWell. Gilster-Mary Lee President Tom Welge noted the dedicated and productive workforce ComWell clients bring. ComWell provides job coaches to ensure successful employment partnerships.
• Illinois Council on Accreditation (COA)supportingOthers · 1 March 2021ComWell achieved and maintains national COA accreditation, demonstrating implementation of best practice standards in human services. COA evaluates all aspects of programs, services, management, and administration.
• Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH)supportingOthers · 1 September 2020Statewide organization representing addiction and mental illness prevention, treatment and recovery services agencies. Executive Director Shea Haury served as Vice Chair. IABH serves as advocacy platform and liaison between providers, clients and funding sources.
• Healthy Communities AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Multi-organization collaborative focused on community wellness initiatives including bowling events, golf tournaments, and other community engagement programs supporting behavioral health awareness.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Rosecrance: Illinois-based nonprofit behavioral health organization offering mental health and substance use treatment across the lifespan. Comparable in nonprofit structure, Illinois presence, and comprehensive service portfolio including residential and outpatient programs.
• Centerstone: Large nonprofit community mental health provider offering integrated mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services across multiple states. Highly comparable CCBHC-designated service delivery model with similar focus on underserved populations.
• Shawnee Health Service: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural Southern Illinois, comparable to ComWell in geographic focus, multi-county service area, and integrated primary care/behavioral health model. Both serve Medicaid-heavy populations in adjacent Southern Illinois counties.
• Chestnut Health Systems: Illinois-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. Similar in service mix, nonprofit status, and community-based delivery model to ComWell, with statewide reach.
• Memorial Behavioral Health: Illinois-based community mental health provider affiliated with Memorial Health system. Comparable in outpatient mental health, substance use, and crisis services delivery model, with evidence of cross-organization integration via hospital partnerships.
• Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare: Chicago-area community mental health center providing outpatient mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Comparable in service mix and CCBHC-equivalent service delivery model, though serving a more urban population.
• Thresholds: Illinois-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and housing services. Comparable in nonprofit status, comprehensive behavioral health portfolio, and population health focus, though primarily serving the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Compass Health: Missouri-based nonprofit community mental health center offering mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. Highly comparable in rural community focus, CCBHC-equivalent service model, and integrated behavioral health delivery.

Broad incumbents

• SIHF Healthcare: Southern Illinois-based Federally Qualified Health Center with broader primary care services including behavioral health integration. Comparable in geographic focus and underserved population focus, with overlap through ComWell's partner network.

Regional players

• Burrell Behavioral Health: Missouri-based community behavioral health provider serving rural communities. Comparable in rural community mental health focus, multi-county service area, and integrated service portfolio, but operates in a different state region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmbFI4m1D8oTSA-6Vi7Iv8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/OurComWell
• Instagraminstagram.com/comwell_redbud
• TikToktiktok.com/@comwell_redbud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comwellbh

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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