Community Treatment (COMTREA)

What Community Treatment (COMTREA) does

Compass Health Network, operating under the historical name Community Treatment (COMTREA), is a Missouri-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering integrated whole-person healthcare across 43 counties. The organization's service portfolio spans behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, dental care, pediatric and family medicine, prevention services, psychiatric Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, autism testing and diagnosis, pharmacy services, and care coordination through its Health Home program. It also operates dedicated Behavioral Health Crisis Centers accessible 24/7 via the 833-356-2427 line and is integrated with the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Patient access is delivered through physical clinic locations, walk-in crisis centers, phone scheduling (844-853-8937), the TXTABOUTIT text crisis service, and the Compass Comfort mobile app on iOS and Android.

The platform architecture is operational rather than technology-native: clinical services are layered with digital touchpoints including a Patient Portal, the Compass Comfort companion app (self-assessments, calming audio, crisis notifications, Treasure Box, care search), and social/content channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube educational videos featuring Dr. Paul Thomlinson). The organization holds CARF, SAMHSA CCBHC, NCQA PCMH, DNV, FTCA deemed status, and HRSA Operational Site Visit certification, supporting FQHC reimbursement, federal malpractice coverage, and grant eligibility.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in fee-for-service Medicaid billing, HRSA section 330 grants, and a Sliding Fee Program for uninsured and underinsured patients based on federal poverty guidelines. ADAPT operates as an affiliated addiction and recovery program. The entity is governed as a 501(c)-style nonprofit serving community health needs rather than producing shareholder returns; no venture, private equity, or public ownership is disclosed. Forward positioning is articulated through a published Strategic Plan 2025-2026 and a portfolio of recent recognitions including the 2023 HRSA CHQR Quality Leader Silver, HIT, and Social Risk Factors badges, the 2024 OSV Certification of Compliance, and the 2025 Best Places to Work Gold, Certified Clean Care Gold, and Taking to the Streets Diamond Awards.

Name

Community Treatment (COMTREA)

Legal name

Compass Health Network

Website

https://comtrea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Treatment (COMTREA), operating as Compass Health Network, is a Missouri-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated behavioral health, substance use disorder, dental, primary care, and crisis services across 43 counties, primarily to Medicaid and underserved populations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Festus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing integrated healthcare services including behavioral health, dental, pediatric and family medicine, substance use disorder treatment, and prevention services. Operates as a federally qualified health center receiving HHS funding.
2. Medicaid/Government Insurance: Services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries with the organization receiving federal PHS deemed status with respect to health-related claims including medical malpractice claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Compass Health Network (dba COMTREA) is a federally qualified, nonprofit integrated health network delivering whole-person healthcare across 43 Missouri counties. It provides behavioral health, dental, pediatric and family medicine, substance use disorder treatment, prevention services, autism testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation, pharmacy, and 24/7 crisis support through crisis centers, the 988 lifeline, a text-based TXTABOUTIT service, and the Compass Comfort mobile app, with sliding-fee access for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product overview

Compass Health Network is a whole-person, integrated healthcare organization offering a unified portfolio of services across 43 counties in Missouri. The organization provides behavioral health, dental care, pediatric and family medicine, substance use disorder treatment, and prevention services through multiple delivery channels including physical locations, crisis centers, and digital platforms. Key offerings include the Compass Comfort mobile app for mental health support, TXTABOUTIT™ crisis text service, and specialized services such as autism testing and transcranial magnetic stimulation psychiatry. The network operates Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (accessible via 833-356-2427) and provides access to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, emphasizing compassionate, accessible care that addresses both emotional and physical well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Comfort: Mobile app providing behavioral health support, tools, and guidance for mental well-being. Features include care search, blog articles, podcasts, calming audio, crisis support notifications, and guided self-assessments.

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive mental health services enabling balanced, healthy futures through continual improvement, focusing on wellness and emotional well-being for individuals across Missouri.
• Dental Services Dental care and ongoing preventive oral health services for children and adults delivered in a courteous and compassionate atmosphere.
• Pediatric and Family Medicine Whole-person health services connecting mind and body, serving both emotional and physical health needs of individuals and families.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Individualized treatment services addressing specific needs of each person and their family, working closely with community resources and recovery support providers.
• Prevention Services Prevention Resource Center serving as one of only ten providers leading Missouri in community-based, primary prevention efforts.
• Psychiatry: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Advanced psychiatric treatment using transcranial magnetic stimulation technology for mental health conditions.
• Autism Testing and Diagnosis Testing and diagnosis services for autism spectrum disorders.
• Behavioral Health Crisis Centers 24/7 crisis centers providing immediate behavioral health support, accessible via 833-356-2427.
• Health Home Coordinated care services providing comprehensive health home support for patients.
• TXTABOUTIT Crisis Text Service Text-based crisis communication service (660-246-4086) enabling people to reach out during mental health emergencies, reducing stigma and opening communication.
• Compass Comfort Mobile App A compassionate companion mobile app built by behavioral health specialists providing support tools, guided self-assessments, podcasts, audio content, crisis support messaging, and a personal Treasure Box feature for mental health support.
• Pharmacy Services Pharmacy services integrated within the healthcare network.
• Patient Portal Online portal for patients to access their health information and manage appointments.
• Wellbeing Centers Centers focused on supporting the overall wellbeing of clients through community-based care.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreOthersPartnership with the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network to provide 24/7 free and confidential behavioral health crisis support. Compass Health Network serves as a designated crisis center providing immediate intervention and support for individuals in distress.
• ADAPTcoreOthersADAPT is an affiliated program of Compass Health Network providing specialized addiction and recovery services. The partnership extends substance use disorder treatment capabilities across Missouri communities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Places for People: St. Louis-based nonprofit behavioral health provider serving individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Comparable in mission, Medicaid funding dependence, and integrated behavioral health service model.
• KC CARE Health Center: Kansas City-based FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and HIV/dental services to underserved populations. Closely matches Compass Health's integrated community health center model and payer mix.
• Swope Health Services: Federally qualified health center serving the Kansas City metro with integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable FQHC operating model and Medicaid-dependent patient population in the same regional safety-net ecosystem.
• Great Circle: Missouri behavioral health agency providing mental health, substance use, and family services across multiple regions. Directly comparable in target population (underserved youth, families, individuals with behavioral health needs) and crisis/intervention service offerings.
• Affinia Healthcare: St. Louis-based FQHC operating multiple service lines including primary care, behavioral health, and dental for low-income and uninsured patients. Comparable in scale, FQHC funding model, and integrated care delivery approach.
• Burrell Behavioral Health (Brightli): Missouri-based integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder provider operating across multiple counties. Highly comparable to Compass Health Network in service mix (behavioral health, SUD, crisis services) and patient population, and serves as the most direct in-state competitor.

Emerging players

• LifeStance Health: National outpatient behavioral health platform offering in-person and virtual mental health services. Adjacent competitor for behavioral health patients in overlapping Missouri geographies, particularly where Compass Health's outpatient capacity is constrained.
• Charlie Health: Virtual intensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults with mental health and substance use needs. Competes for a portion of Compass Health's higher-acuity behavioral health patients through telehealth, particularly in rural counties with limited local options.

Others

• Beacon Health Options (now Carelon Behavioral Health): Large managed behavioral health organization administering Medicaid behavioral health benefits in Missouri and other states. Operates as a payer/partner ecosystem participant rather than direct provider, but influences referral flows and reimbursement for Compass Health's behavioral health services.

Broad incumbents

• Centene Corporation: Large managed care company headquartered in Missouri with deep Medicaid book of business across the state. Functions as a key payer and counterparty to Compass Health's FQHC operations rather than a direct service provider, but shapes the demand and reimbursement environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL8U3TW0_gEMbu6AUD0xf-DLF1ccxvtIT8
• Facebookfacebook.com/CompassHealthNetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/compasshn
• Xx.com/COMTREA73

Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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