Gaamha

What Gaamha does

GAAMHA, Inc. is a private nonprofit human services organization founded in 1967 and headquartered in Gardner, Massachusetts. It operates an integrated ecosystem of community support services across 23+ program locations serving 47+ Massachusetts communities and approximately 13,000+ people annually. Its three primary service lines are: (1) Substance Use Disorder treatment, including 90+ residential treatment beds across four dedicated homes (Pathway House, Carl E. Dahl House, Sunrise Ridge, Greenwich House), outpatient and tele-behavioral cognitive behavioral therapy, Recovery Support Navigation, Recovery Coaching, and peer recovery support; (2) Enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Community Based Enrichment Services, Group and Individual Supported Employment, and School-to-Community transitions; and (3) Transportation services operating a fleet of 40+ fully accessible vans and shuttles serving 200+ riders daily for non-emergency medical transportation and general door-to-door transit.

GAAMHA's service delivery is anchored by several distinctive facility and program assets, notably the 115-acre Evergreen Grove therapeutic farm site that supports the R.O.O.T.S. program (care farming integrated with clinical services for youth ages 12-24) and the Carl E. Dahl House equestrian estate. Technology infrastructure consists of Blackbaud-powered donor management and fundraising platforms, GPS-tracked and audio-camera-equipped accessible vehicles, and tele-behavioral therapy platforms — all operational rather than proprietary technology. The organization holds CAPRSS certification for Alyssa's Place, is in-network with most MassHealth plans, and operates under Title VI and ADA compliance frameworks.

GAAMHA's revenue model is multi-stream but heavily government-funded: MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) reimbursement is the dominant payer across clinical, recovery coaching, and transportation services; individual and corporate donations via Blackbaud-powered fundraising and events (e.g., 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament) provide supplemental capital; foundation grants from regional funders (Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, CFNCM, Robinson Broadhurst, Reliant) support capital projects and program launches; and some services (e.g., Alyssa's Place) are provided free of charge. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company, private equity investment, or public listing.

Name

Gaamha

Legal name

GAAMHA, Inc.

Website

https://gaamha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GAAMHA is a Massachusetts nonprofit founded in 1967 that provides an integrated ecosystem of substance use disorder treatment, developmental disability enrichment programs, and accessible transportation services to 13,000+ people annually across 47 communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• Developmental disability services
• Accessible transportation services
• Peer recovery support
• Community based human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Government Healthcare Reimbursement: GAAMHA generates revenue through MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) reimbursement for covered services including Recovery Support Navigation, Recovery Coaching, and Outpatient Services. Most MassHealth plans are accepted for RSN and outpatient services. The organization integrates clinical care, housing, employment, transportation, and peer support as a comprehensive recovery ecosystem funded substantially by government healthcare programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: GAAMHA solicits individual donations through its website (Blackbaud donor form), corporate sponsorships for the annual Charity Golf Tournament, and grants from healthcare foundations. Donation-funded programs directly support capital improvements and enable clients to enroll in programs.
3. Transportation Service Fees: Transportation services generate revenue through fees for non-emergency medical transportation and general door-to-door transport. Select private and public insurance plans are accepted for medical transportation. Services are available 24/7 for scheduled trips to medical appointments, work, shopping, airports, and recreational activities.
4. Recovery Coaching (Private Pay): Recovery Coaching is a MassHealth-covered benefit. For individuals with commercial insurance plans and the uninsured, GAAMHA offers a low-cost private pay rate to ensure support remains accessible to all.
5. Peer Recovery Center (Alyssa's Place): Alyssa's Place Peer Recovery and Resource Center provides services free of charge to individuals in recovery, family members affected by addiction, and community members. Services are provided at no cost to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GAAMHA is a non-profit human services organization that operates an integrated ecosystem of substance use disorder treatment, enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and accessible transportation services across Massachusetts. Its service portfolio includes residential treatment homes (Pathway House, Sunrise Ridge, Carl E. Dahl House, Greenwich House), outpatient and tele-behavioral therapy, peer recovery support centers (Alyssa's Place, Ripple Effect), the R.O.O.T.S. therapeutic farm program for youth ages 12-24, supportive housing, recovery coaching and support navigation, and a 40+ vehicle accessible door-to-door transportation fleet serving 200+ riders daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment (Pathway House) A 27-bed highly structured residential substance use disorder treatment program for men located at GAAMHA headquarters in Gardner, MA. Provides comprehensive residential treatment services including clinical care, case management, and supported employment linkages.
• Sunrise Ridge Women's Co-Occurring Enhanced Residential Recovery

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000+ people served per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coleman Assembly & PackagingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAAMHA's Group Supported Employment program collaborates with Coleman Assembly & Packaging to provide meaningful work experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering teamwork, communication, and productive work habits in a supportive setting.
• Franklin Pierce UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAAMHA's Group Supported Employment program provides employment opportunities at Franklin Pierce University's dining hall, enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to gain meaningful work experience in a higher education setting.
• CAPRSS (Commission on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services)coreOthersAlyssa's Place Peer Recovery and Resource Center is proudly CAPRSS certified, meaning it has met national standards for peer recovery support services through the Commission on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services.
• Local Employers (Gardner Area)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway House has maintained partnerships with many local employers in Gardner since 1972, and can assist residents in finding employment during their residential treatment program, creating a bridge between recovery and workforce integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bridge of Central Massachusetts: Community-based human services organization in Central Massachusetts serving individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs; comparable service mix to GAAMHA's enrichment and behavioral health programs.
• Veterans Inc. Massachusetts nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and supportive services, including residential treatment and peer recovery; comparable integrated human services nonprofit serving similar SUD populations in MA.
• Spectrum Health Systems: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and medication-assisted treatment across multiple sites; directly comparable to GAAMHA's core residential SUD and outpatient service line.
• LUK Crisis Center: Central Massachusetts nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, and youth and family services; comparable community-based human services model serving overlapping populations.
• Eliot Community Human Services: Large Massachusetts multi-service behavioral health and human services nonprofit offering residential, outpatient, peer recovery, and supportive housing — directly comparable to GAAMHA's integrated ecosystem model.
• Open Sky Community Services: Central and Western Massachusetts human services nonprofit delivering behavioral health, developmental services, and supportive housing; highly comparable multi-program nonprofit footprint serving similar populations.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, developmental, and family services with residential, outpatient, and peer recovery programs; closely mirrors GAAMHA's integrated service breadth.
• ServiceNet: Western and Central Massachusetts human services nonprofit offering behavioral health, developmental disability, brain injury, and housing services; comparable integrated regional human services operator in overlapping geographies.
• AdCare Hospital: Massachusetts provider of inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment; comparable to GAAMHA's Pathway House, Sunrise Ridge, and outpatient program model.

Regional players

• Community Health Connections: Federally qualified health center serving North Central Massachusetts with primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services; comparable regional footprint and MassHealth-dependent patient base, though focused on primary care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gaamhainc2632?feature=shared
• Facebookfacebook.com/GAAMHA-Inc-121328651213712
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaamha
• Instagraminstagram.com/gaamhainc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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