Odyssey Family Counseling Center

What Odyssey Family Counseling Center does

Odyssey Family Counseling Center is a community-based nonprofit behavioral health provider founded in 1973 and headquartered at 1919 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, Georgia. It delivers evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals, families, children, and adolescents across Metro Atlanta, including Fulton County, Clayton County, and surrounding areas. The service portfolio spans individual therapy, family therapy, group counseling, marriage/couples counseling, anger management, psychiatric medication management, telehealth, school-based counseling, and prevention/education programming, supported by licensed clinicians across counseling, social work, psychology, and marriage/family therapy disciplines and a Medical Director who is the former President of the American Medical Association.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model combining insurance reimbursement (Medicaid, Caresource, Peachstate, Amerigroup, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna), self-pay and sliding-scale fees for uninsured clients, tax-deductible donations (Givelify, E-tapestry/Blackbaud, Givebutter, Georgia Gives Day, annual golf tournament), and federal/state grants including US Department of Justice funding for the THRIVE violence prevention program, Fulton County Board of Commissioners CSP Program funding, and Georgia DBHDD HIV testing partnership. Service delivery spans an on-site facility, telehealth via the OnCall Health platform, and embedded school-based counselors at Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools. Specialized programs include the Black Health Empowerment Initiative (BHEI) for LGBTQ African Americans, Odyssey To Recovery for adolescents, and THRIVE for violence prevention.

Odyssey's go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven rather than sales-led, relying on 25+ institutional partnerships with school systems, government agencies, universities, healthcare providers, and fellow nonprofits to generate client flow. The leadership team comprises CEO Charles Releford, Jr. (former Fulton County Department of Health Chief of Staff), Medical Director Dr. Patrice Harris (former AMA President), and a senior staff covering operations, clinical, development, and programs. The organization is governed by an independent board of directors and operates as a Georgia-incorporated nonprofit with no disclosed parent company, PE/VC backing, or public listing.

Name

Odyssey Family Counseling Center

Legal name

Odyssey Family Counseling Center, Inc.

Website

https://odysseycounseling.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odyssey Family Counseling Center is a 50-year-old community-based nonprofit in College Park, Georgia, providing evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment — including individual, family, group, telehealth, and school-based counseling — to individuals, families, and adolescents across Metro Atlanta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), School Counseling Services (Individual & Group) (EDAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Family therapy services
• Psychiatric medication management

Headquarters

HQ city

College Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: Odyssey accepts Medicaid, Caresource, Peachstate, Amerigroup, Blue Cross, Aetna, and Cigna insurance plans. Revenue is generated through reimbursement for mental health and substance abuse treatment services rendered to insured clients.
2. Self-Pay and Sliding Scale Fees: For clients without insurance, Odyssey offers the Odyssey Payment Plan and sliding scale fees based on family size and income. Co-payment charges are determined by insurance company and policy.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations support mental health and substance abuse services for low-income individuals and families who cannot otherwise access care. Accepts online donations via credit card, mail-in checks, Givelify app, and Georgia Gives Day.
4. Federal and State Grants: Odyssey has secured multi-year federal grants to enhance violence prevention and school-based mental health services. Partners with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for HIV testing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Odyssey Family Counseling Center provides evidence-based mental health and substance abuse treatment services for individuals, children, adolescents, and families in the greater Atlanta area. Core services include individual therapy, family therapy, group counseling, substance abuse counseling, psychiatric medication management, marriage/couples counseling, anger management, and telehealth counseling. Specialized programs include the Adult Substance Abuse Program, the Black Health Empowerment Initiative (BHEI) for LGBTQ African Americans, Odyssey To Recovery for teens, and the THRIVE University violence prevention program in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools.

Product overview

Odyssey Family Counseling Center offers a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services organized across multiple service lines for adults, children, and adolescents. The core offerings include individual therapy, family therapy, group counseling, substance abuse treatment, psychiatric medication management, and telehealth counseling. The organization operates specific programs including the Adult Substance Abuse Program, Black Health Empowerment Initiative (BHEI) for LGBTQ African Americans, and Odyssey To Recovery for teens. School-based counseling and Prevention & Education services extend the reach into the community. All services are delivered by licensed therapists representing counseling, social work, psychology, and marriage and family therapy disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Mental Health Services Mental health services for individuals 18 and older experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship problems, anger management issues, and prenatal/postpartum depression. Includes behavioral health assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatric services, medication management, and anger management classes.
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Mental health services for children and adolescents ages 3-17 experiencing self-harming behaviors, behavioral problems, and low self-esteem. Includes behavioral health assessments, group counseling, and school-based services.
• Adult Substance Abuse Program An abstinence-based substance abuse program for adults 18+ following the American Medical Association's definition of addiction as a chronic, progressive, primary illness. Designed for clients in early stages of substance abuse, often with legal involvement.
• Black Health Empowerment Initiative (BHEI) Partnership with Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition providing confidential, no-cost substance abuse education and treatment for African Americans who identify as LGBTQ and/or engage in same-sex practices, including individual counseling, support groups, and HIV/Hepatitis testing and PrEP linkages.
• Odyssey To Recovery A 6-10 week abstinence-based program for teens ages 12-17 focusing on education about substance use and addiction for youth in early stages of experimenting with substances.
• School-Based Counseling Mental health services delivered in school settings in partnership with school social workers, teachers, and administrators. Addresses students' mental health issues in the school environment, funded in part by Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
• Telehealth Counseling Remote counseling services delivered via the OnCall Health video platform, allowing clients to access therapy sessions from home.
• Prevention & Education Services Educational programs for groups of all ages covering mental health symptoms, substance abuse prevention, parenting education, self-esteem, coping skills, and stress reduction. Includes Wellness Wednesdays virtual presentations and HIV testing services.
• Individual Therapy One-on-one counseling sessions provided by licensed therapists for individuals of all ages addressing various mental health concerns.
• Family Therapy Therapeutic services involving family members to address relational dynamics and support overall family wellbeing.
• Group Counseling Therapeutic counseling delivered in group settings, allowing participants to share experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges.
• Marriage/Couples Counseling Counseling services for couples seeking to improve their relationship, typically scheduled for 90-minute sessions.
• Anger Management Structured programs to help individuals manage and control anger responses, including court-ordered anger management courses.
• Psychiatric Medication Management Services provided by a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for clients who are current Odyssey clients, seen at least twice monthly, and referred by an Odyssey counselor.
• THRIVE University (Teaching Holistic Responses and Information for Violence Elimination) Violence prevention program funded by US Department of Justice, launched in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools Office of Student Discipline. Currently offered at Washington High School and Douglass 9th Grade STEAM Academy.

Quantifiable outcome

• First cohort of THRIVE violence prevention program students graduated December 2022 from Washington High School and Douglass 9th Grade STEAM Academy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCHI is a collaborative of healthcare leaders working to improve health in the Atlanta region. Odyssey participates in this collaborative to align mental health services with broader community health initiatives.
• Atlanta Harm Reduction CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to develop the Black Health Empowerment Initiative (BHEI), providing confidential substance abuse education and treatment for African Americans who identify as LGBTQ at no cost through a research grant.
• Atlanta Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Atlanta Public Schools Office of Student Discipline to launch THRIVE violence prevention program funded by US Department of Justice, serving Washington High School and Douglass 9th Grade STEAM Academy.
• Fulton County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based counseling partnership where Odyssey staff work with school social workers, teachers, and administrators to address student mental health issues in the school environment. Funded by Fulton County Board of Commissioners Department of Community Development CSP Program.
• Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HIV awareness and testing. Odyssey staff participate in HIV/AIDS prevention and education activities and deliver rapid HIV tests at no charge through DBHDD.
• United Way of Metro AtlantacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support and resources for mental health services to individuals and families in Metro Atlanta.
• Center for Black Women's WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization serving special client population groups in the Atlanta area.
• Clark Atlanta UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege/university partnership for clinical internships and training for therapists, and faculty collaboration through Assistant Professor Johnnie Jenkins III, PhD, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS.
• Georgia State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for clinical internships and training for mental health professionals.
• Kennesaw State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for clinical internships and training for mental health professionals.
• Morehouse School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school partnership for clinical internships and training. Medical Director Dr. Patrice Harris serves as adjunct clinical assistant professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
• University of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for clinical internships and training for mental health professionals.
• Fulton County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for school-based mental health services under the Department of Community Development CSP Program.
• Fulton County Misdemeanor Mental Health Court ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health services to participants in the county's misdemeanor mental health court program.
• Fulton County Federal ProbationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health and substance abuse services to federal probation clients.
• United States Probation and Pretrial Services Northern District of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health services to federal probation and pretrial services clients in the Northern District of Georgia.
• Clayton County Health District-Department of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth district partnership for community health initiatives and service delivery in Clayton County.
• Fulton-DeKalb Hospital AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital authority partnership for healthcare coordination and referrals.
• South Fulton Parents for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in South Fulton Mental Health Collaborative to create opportunities and resources regarding mental health in South Fulton County community.
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Victims Assistance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for victims assistance services connecting clients to mental health support.
• College Park Housing AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing authority partnership to provide counseling services to residents in need.
• Imagine HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization serving special client population groups.
• Atlanta Women's FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting women and families in accessing mental health services.
• Premier AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering school-based counseling services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CPC Behavioral Healthcare: New Jersey nonprofit outpatient mental health and substance abuse provider serving families, children, and adults. Comparable size, outpatient clinic model, and sliding-scale/Medicaid-heavy payer mix.
• Camelot Community Care: Community-based nonprofit delivering family counseling, school-based mental health, and court-involved youth services. Closely comparable specialty in family/youth behavioral health with similar partnership-driven school contracts.
• Talbert House: Ohio-based community nonprofit providing mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, family services, and court-ordered programming. Closely comparable operating model and funding mix (insurance, grants, donations).
• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services: Large NYC-area nonprofit offering outpatient mental health, family counseling, substance abuse, and school-linked services. Directly comparable clinical service portfolio and community-partner-driven GTM.
• Aspire Health Partners: Florida-based nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, substance abuse, and integrated behavioral health services to underserved communities. Comparable multi-site nonprofit model with mixed insurance/grant revenue.

Regional players

• Skyland Trail: Atlanta-based nonprofit behavioral health organization offering mental health and substance abuse treatment. Same Metro Atlanta geography and overlapping client population, though Skyland Trail is more residential-focused.
• CHRIS 180: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing mental health, family counseling, and youth services. Same Metro Atlanta footprint and comparable community-based family/youth behavioral health focus.

Emerging players

• Brightside Health: Tech-enabled outpatient mental health and substance use disorder provider serving adults via telehealth. Comparable outpatient clinical model but with proprietary digital platform and venture-scale funding.
• Thriveworks: National outpatient and telehealth mental health provider offering therapy, psychiatry, and couples counseling. Comparable outpatient therapy services with broader telehealth delivery and commercial scale.

Broad incumbents

• Centerstone: National nonprofit community mental health provider offering outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and school-based services. Much larger scale and broader geographic footprint, but directly comparable mission and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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