Bay Coast Behavioral

What Bay Coast Behavioral does

Bay Coast Behavioral is a private behavioral health services provider headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and outpatient mental health services to children, families, and adults. Founded approximately 20 years ago, the company operates three locations in Fall River (headquarters), Braintree, and Dartmouth, serving the Southeast and Metro regions of Massachusetts. Its core offering for pediatric clients (ages 2-21) with autism includes in-home and center-based ABA services, In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS) delivered 4-7 hours per week, and In-Home Therapy Services (IHT) delivered 4-6 hours per week. For adults, the portfolio extends to individual counseling using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed), couples/marriage counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and specialized therapy groups for PTSD, schizophrenia, and anger management.

The underlying service methodology is ABA, an evidence-based therapeutic approach reliant on clinical observation, manual data collection, function-based assessments, positive reinforcement contingencies, and individualized treatment plans authored by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts. The company maintains a 1:1 client-to-support-staff ratio and structured parent/caregiver training programs designed to embed treatment gains into the family system. Service delivery spans in-home, center-based, outpatient clinic, and telehealth modalities.

The business model is primarily insurance-reimbursed fee-for-service across nine major payors (MassHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, Aetna, Optum, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Military/Tricare, Carelon, Evernorth), with private pay options available for uninsured clients. Go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven through professional and self-referrals via online forms (Pandadoc integration), downloadable PDFs, email, fax, and phone, supported by organic social media presence. The company holds dual CARF International and BHCOE accreditation, signaling compliance with internationally recognized health services standards and ABA-specific quality oversight. Leadership comprises a co-founder/clinical director (Berina Mattos), an ABA Director (Jenell Perry), Clinical and ABA Supervisors, and a dedicated CEO (Stephen Patch), indicating a transition from clinician-led practice to professionally managed organization.

Name

Bay Coast Behavioral

Legal name

Bay Coast Behavioral

Website

https://baycoastbehavioral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bay Coast Behavioral is a Massachusetts-based behavioral health provider delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism and outpatient mental health services for adults. It operates three locations in Fall River, Dartmouth, and Braintree, accepting major insurance plans and holding CARF and BHCOE accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Behavioral health services
• ABA therapy
• Autism services
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Reimbursed Services: Most ABA and mental health services are covered by accepted insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, Carelon Behavioral Health, Evernorth, Humana Military (Tricare), Harvard Pilgrim, MassHealth, Tufts, and Optum. Families may encounter copays or deductibles depending on their plan.
2. Private Pay: For clients without insurance coverage, private pay options can be discussed with the Clinical Director.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bay Coast Behavioral delivers evidence-based behavioral health and mental health services, anchored by Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2-21 with autism. The portfolio includes in-home ABA, center-based ABA at two Massachusetts facilities, In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS), In-Home Therapy Services (IHT), outpatient therapy, medication management, and adult counseling services (individual, couples, family, and group therapy). Services are reimbursed primarily through major insurance payors, with parent/caregiver training integrated to extend clinical gains into the home environment.

Product overview

Bay Coast Behavioral is a mental health and behavioral therapy organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for children, families, and adults across Massachusetts. The core offerings include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs with both In-Home and Center-Based options, In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS), In-Home Therapy Services (IHT), and outpatient therapy services. For children, the company provides ABA therapy, IHBS, IHT, outpatient therapy, and medication management. For adults, services include couples/marriage counseling, individual counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and specialized therapy groups including Cognitive Behavior Social Skills, CPT Trauma, and Anger Management. The company operates ABA centers in Fall River, Dartmouth, and Braintree, MA, with services available in-office, at-home, and via telehealth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
• In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS)
• In-Home Therapy Services (IHT)
• Outpatient Therapy
• Medication Management
• Couples & Marriage Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Social Skills Group
• CPT Trauma Group
• Anger Management Group Therapy

Quantifiable outcome

• ABA services can be intensive up to 40 hours per week if clinically appropriate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Constellation Behavioral Health: Multi-state behavioral health provider offering ABA and mental health services for children and adolescents. Comparable pediatric ABA and behavioral health service mix; smaller and more regional than Bay Coast's larger ABA-only peers.

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US providers of ABA therapy for children with autism. Directly comparable clinical model, payer mix, and target population; operates in many of the same states and competes for the same referral and BCBA talent pool.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider serving children and adolescents with autism across multiple states. Comparable center-based and home-based ABA delivery model and similar BCBA-supervised clinical staffing.
• Centria Healthcare: Large multi-state ABA and behavioral health provider serving children with autism. Directly comparable to Bay Coast in core ABA offering and patient population (pediatric autism, ages 2-21), but with significantly broader geographic footprint and scale.
• ACES ABA (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and in-home services to children with autism. Comparable clinical model, patient demographic, and BCBA-supervised approach, with multi-state scale.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric ABA therapy provider with center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Directly comparable service model (in-home and center-based ABA, BCBA-supervised, in-network with major insurers) and similar patient demographic.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state ABA provider operating center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Closely comparable in clinical delivery, payer relationships, and patient demographic, with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Northeast Arc: Massachusetts-based nonprofit supporting individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable Massachusetts operating area and overlapping patient population, though broader social and residential services mix rather than a pure ABA clinic model.
• The May Institute: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing ABA, educational, and residential services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Comparable clinical focus and Massachusetts footprint, but operates as a larger nonprofit with broader programming.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national provider of home and community-based behavioral health, autism, and intellectual/developmental disability services. Overlaps with Bay Coast's IHBS/IHT and ABA offerings as part of a much wider portfolio across many states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bcbehavioral
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-coast-behavioral
• Instagraminstagram.com/baycoastbehavioral
• TikToktiktok.com/@bay.coast.behaves

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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