OMID

What OMID does

OMID (legal name: OMID Multicultural Institute for Development) is a 501C3 nonprofit, community-based mental health agency founded in 2012 in Irvine, California, serving underserved immigrant and multicultural communities across Orange County. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of mental health services, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy; psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment; a Child Clinic with play therapy and developmental assessments; an Older Adults Clinic offering early intervention, cognitive testing, and housing navigation; an Alzheimer and Related Dementia Program; psychoeducational and parenting classes through the Behavioral Health Training Collaborative; peer-to-peer support certification; and a Clinical Training Program for graduate-level students and associates. Services are delivered in English, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, with a Home Visiting Program extending care to families with children prenatal to age 5.

The organization operates with 11–50 employees drawn from a diverse, multilingual clinical team, including licensed psychologists, LMFTs, neuropsychology faculty, case managers, parent educators, and supervised trainees. OMID is led by founder Dr. Maryam Sayyedi as Executive Clinical Director, supported by a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Reza Karkia, and governed with participation from medical, legal, and academic professionals.

OMID's revenue model combines three streams: (1) sliding-scale fees for therapy and psychological testing, with many programs provided free to eligible participants; (2) government funding primarily from the County of Orange Health Care Agency's Behavioral Health Services under Mental Health Services Act/Proposition 63; and (3) charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Since 2012, OMID reports serving 1,894+ clients, providing 21,982+ low-to-no-cost services, 29,311+ supervised clinical hours, and 3,187+ community classes and workshops, supported by 25+ institutional partnerships spanning hospitals, universities, county agencies, and cultural community organizations.

Name

OMID

Legal name

OMID Multicultural Institute for Development

Website

https://omidinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMID Multicultural Institute for Development is a 501C3 nonprofit mental health agency in Irvine, California, founded in 2012, delivering multilingual therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychology, child and older-adult services, and clinical training to underserved immigrant and multicultural communities in Orange County, funded primarily by county MHSA/Prop 63 contracts, sliding-scale fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service (Sliding Scale): Therapy and psychological testing services offered on a sliding scale based on ability to pay, ensuring affordability for underserved communities.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funded by the County of Orange Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Services, Prevention and Intervention Division, Mental Health Services Act/Proposition 63.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support mental health services for underserved communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OMID is a community-based nonprofit mental health agency that provides culturally and linguistically responsive mental health services to underserved multicultural and immigrant communities in Orange County, California. Its core offering includes individual, family, and group therapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessments, child and older adult specialty clinics, psychoeducational classes, peer support certification programs, and clinical training for graduate students, delivered on a sliding-scale or free basis in multiple languages.

Product overview

OMID (Omid Multicultural Institute for Development) is a community-based mental health agency offering a comprehensive suite of mental health services designed for individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The organization provides a unified portfolio of services organized around a core clinical platform comprising individual and group therapy, psychological testing and assessment, and specialized clinics. Key service modules include: a Child Clinic (therapy, assessments, home visiting), Neuropsychology Services (cognitive assessments and rehabilitation), Older Adults Clinic (early intervention and housing support), Group Therapy and Peer-to-Peer Support (DBT groups, peer certification), Psychoeducational and Parenting Classes (BHTC trainings), Parent Support Services, an Alzheimer and Dementia Program, and Safety Net Resources. The organization also operates a Clinical Training Program for emerging mental health professionals and provides downloadable Clinic Support Materials. Services are delivered on a sliding scale and in multiple languages including English, Farsi, Arabic, and Spanish, reflecting the agency's mission to serve linguistically diverse and underserved immigrant communities in Orange County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling & Therapy Individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy and counseling services delivered by culturally competent professionals, including CBT, trauma-informed therapy, play therapy, and culturally adapted approaches, for underserved multicultural clients in Orange County.
• Psychological Testing & Assessment Comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults covering ADHD, ASD, learning differences, neuropsychological functioning, and diagnostic evaluations, delivered at accessible sliding-scale rates.
• Child Clinic Child-focused therapy and support services including individual therapy (Play Therapy, CBT, DBT), comprehensive psychological assessments, psychoeducational workshops, and a Home Visiting Program for children prenatal to age 5.
• Neuropsychology Services Neuropsychological assessments for cognitive difficulties and rehabilitative classes including 12-week group cognitive training and individual cognitive training for conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, dementia, and other neurocognitive impairments.
• Group Therapy & Peer-to-Peer Support Group therapy clinic offering DBT skills-based groups, Family Support Services, and Paraprofessional Workforce Development with 16-week peer-to-peer certification training for mental health paraprofessionals.
• Early Intervention Services for Older Adults Mental health services for older adults including therapy, cognitive/neuropsychological testing, referrals to social services, and housing navigation through the HHIP program.
• Psychoeducational & Parenting Classes Educational workshops and parenting classes through the Behavioral Health Training Collaborative, offering Positive Parenting Training, Mental Health First Aid, and other mental health wellness trainings in multiple languages.
• Parent Support Services Program supporting caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, providing mental health resources, advocacy, evaluations, parenting classes, and assistance with Regional Center referrals and Social Security disability applications.
• Alzheimer and Related Dementia Program Education and supportive services for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, and caregivers, targeting underserved multicultural communities in Orange County.
• Safety Net Resources Social services hub providing transportation referrals, housing assistance, social services connections, shelters for domestic violence, and behavioral health programs including the We Hear You initiative.
• Clinical Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,894+ clients since 2012 with direct mental health services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of California Irvine Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing training opportunities and referral pathways for mental health services in Orange County
• Saddleback CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for student training and workforce development in mental health fields
• Pepperdine UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for clinical training of mental health graduate students
• California State University FullertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic training partner; founder Dr. Maryam Sayyedi was faculty for 22 years
• Irvine Valley CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for student training and mental health education
• Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for behavioral health services and referrals; Dr. Ali Kavianian formerly surgeon-in-chief
• Hoag Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for mental health referrals and integrated care
• Providence Mission HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for behavioral health services; Dr. Daniel Ignacio serves at Providence St. Jude Medical Center
• OC Health Care AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder - County of Orange Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Services, Prevention and Intervention Division, Mental Health Services Act/Proposition 63
• OC 211minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource referral partnership for connecting clients to social services
• MECCA (Multicultural Educational Cultural Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing navigation and community services for older adults
• Alzheimer's Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Alzheimer's and dementia education and supportive services to underserved multicultural communities
• Cambodian FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership serving Cambodian immigrant community with culturally specific services
• City of IrvineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community health services and outreach
• Samueli FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partnership supporting community health initiatives
• Western Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mental health services partnership
• Be Well OCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrange County mental health initiative partnership
• The Interfaith CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partnership for mental health outreach
• Priority CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership for priority populations
• Allied Psychiatry & Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric referral partnership with Dr. Hadi Estakhri
• OC Social Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty social services partnership for integrated care and referrals
• Transforming Life CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bienestar Human Services: Southern California Latino-focused nonprofit providing mental health, case management, and social services to immigrant communities. Comparable because both deliver culturally tailored mental health and social services to immigrant populations in the region, though Bienestar's emphasis is broader health and HIV services.
• Lestonnac Free Clinic: Orange County free clinic providing medical, dental, and mental health services to uninsured low-income residents. Comparable as an OC safety-net provider whose services overlap with OMID's, and where OMID psychiatrist Dr. Pezeshpour volunteers — indicating direct ecosystem overlap rather than direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Clinics: One of California's largest behavioral health nonprofits serving children, adults, and families across multiple counties with therapy, case management, and training programs. Comparable as a peer California MHSA-funded nonprofit providing multicultural mental health and clinical training, with a far broader geographic footprint than OMID.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Larger Southern California nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use services to diverse communities. Comparable because it operates a similar sliding-scale, multilingual community mental health model funded by government and donations, though at a substantially greater scale than OMID.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: Large Southern California nonprofit offering mental health, substance use, and primary care across LA and surrounding counties. Comparable as a multicultural, government-funded behavioral health provider with sliding-scale services and integrated social support, competing for overlapping grant dollars.

Direct peers

• Child Guidance Center of Southern California: Nonprofit outpatient mental health agency providing therapy, psychological testing, and case management to children and families in Orange County. Directly comparable because both serve OC families with sliding-scale therapy, assessments, and home/community-based interventions funded by county contracts.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services: Southern California nonprofit delivering mental health, child welfare, and family services to underserved communities. Closely comparable because both organizations combine therapy, psychological assessment, and clinical training for graduate students under government contracts in the same regional service area.
• Korean American Family Services (KFAM): Southern California nonprofit offering mental health, counseling, and family services to Korean American and other Asian immigrant communities. Comparable as a smaller-scale, ethnically focused community mental health agency providing bilingual therapy and family support under government and foundation grants.
• Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC): Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing culturally competent mental health services to Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Comparable as a peer multilingual, multicultural mental health nonprofit using MHSA and similar government funding streams to deliver sliding-scale therapy and case management.

Regional players

• Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation: Orange County-based nonprofit serving Vietnamese and other Asian American communities with health, mental health, and social services. Comparable as an ethnically focused OC nonprofit serving immigrants with bilingual mental health and case management, though with a different primary mission area than OMID.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/omid.multicultural.institute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omid-multicultural-institute-for-development

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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