Spring River Mental Health & Wellness

What Spring River Mental Health & Wellness does

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc. (SRMHW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health center operating from Riverton and Columbus, Kansas, with a stated 40+ year history of service delivery to Cherokee County. It provides a comprehensive behavioral health portfolio covering all ages — from early childhood through the aging population — including adult behavioral health (individual, family, and group therapy; case management; psychiatric evaluation; peer support), child and adolescent services (school-based services, HCBS SED Waiver, Explorers ages 3-5, Pathfinders ages 5-18, Transitions summer program, parent peer support), addiction and substance use treatment (counseling, MAT using Buprenorphine and Naltrexone, DUI evaluations, court-ordered SB 123 services, tobacco cessation), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Individual Placement and Support (IPS), 24/7 crisis services with mobile response, and specialized services for Service Members, Veterans, and Family Members (SMVF). Same Day Access offers walk-in initial assessments without prior appointment as a primary intake differentiator.

Underlying technology and delivery infrastructure is human-services-centric rather than software-centric: evidence-based clinical protocols (EMDR, TF-CBT, MAT), in-person and community-based delivery (homes, schools, workplaces, courts), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) operating standards. Adjacent offerings include the Spring River Wellness/Fitness Center sub-brand and educational courses (Parents Forever Class, Mental Health First Aid). The organization is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors under Executive Director Stacy Manbeck, LMSW, with functional directors spanning Children's Services, Adult Services, Wellness, HR, CCBHC, and Finance.

The business model combines fee-for-service insurance billing (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Commercial, Tri-Care, Medicaid, Medicare), a sliding-fee scale for uninsured clients, nominal course fees ($60 Parents Forever class), and donation/grant revenue (including a Ruth Evans Estate endowment). Go-to-market is community-based and referral-driven — schools, courts, health and welfare agencies, and community partners serve as the primary referral pipeline, supplemented by social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), a Bonfire merchandise storefront, and promotion of the 988 Lifeline and an after-hours crisis line. Customer segments are persona-based (adults, children/adolescents, individuals with substance use disorders, SMVF, adults with severe and persistent mental illness) with insurance and grant funding as the dominant economic substrate.

Name

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness

Legal name

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc.

Website

https://springrivermh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness is a nonprofit community mental health center serving all ages in Cherokee County, Kansas, with offices in Riverton and Columbus, delivering outpatient mental health, substance use, crisis, ACT, IPS, and veteran services alongside a wellness fitness center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Substance use treatment
• Medication assisted treatment
• Behavioral health counseling
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 Billing: Spring River bills most insurance companies including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Commercial Insurance, Tri-Care, Medicaid, and Medicare. Clients are responsible for co-pays at time of service, with patient responsibility portion billed after insurance processing.
2. Sliding Fee Scale: For uninsured clients, a sliding scale fee based on household income and number of dependents. Requires proof of income including 90-day pay stubs.
3. Educational Course Fees: Parents Forever Class offered at $60 per participant, a three-hour educational course for parents experiencing divorce, separation, or custody changes.
4. Donations and Grants: Accepts in-kind donations (clothing, hygiene products, books, furniture, non-perishable food) and received endowment from Ruth Evans Estate for playground revitalization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness provides outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment services for individuals and families across all age groups in Cherokee County, Kansas. Services include individual, family, and group therapy; psychiatric medication and medication-assisted treatment; crisis intervention; assertive community treatment; employment support; and educational courses such as Parents Forever Class and Mental Health First Aid. The center operates two physical office locations (Riverton and Columbus) and also delivers care in homes, schools, and community settings.

Product overview

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness is a nonprofit community mental health center offering a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services for all ages from birth through the aging population. The organization operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, delivering services through two office locations in Columbus and Riverton, Kansas. Core services include Adult Behavioral Health, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Medication Services (MAT), Addiction and Substance Use Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Crisis Services, and Same Day Access walk-in assessments. Additional services include specialized support for Service Members, Veterans, and Family Members (SMVF), Tobacco Use Treatment, and educational programs such as the Parents Forever Class and Mental Health First Aid certification course. The organization also operates a separate Spring River Wellness/Fitness Center for members. Services are provided across multiple modalities including in-office, home, school, and community settings, with 24/7 crisis availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spring River Wellness/Fitness Center: A wellness and fitness center operated by Spring River Mental Health & Wellness for community members and clients.

Products and services

• Adult Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive mental health services for adults including individual and family therapy, group therapy, evidence-based trauma services (EMDR, TF-CBT), psychiatric evaluations, adult case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support, and attendant care.
• Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services Mental health services for children and adolescents including therapy, case management, school-based services, HCBS SED Waiver, Explorers (ages 3-5), Pathfinders (ages 5-18), Transitions summer program, and parent peer support.
• Medication Services (including Medication Assisted Treatment) Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid, alcohol, and nicotine disorders using FDA-approved medications including Buprenorphine and Naltrexone, combined with counseling and peer recovery support. Also includes psychiatric medication services with consultations, prescriptions, and monitoring.
• Addiction and Substance Use Services Substance use disorder treatment including intake and assessment, one-on-one counseling, recovery coaching, relapse prevention groups, SB 123 court-ordered services, DUI evaluations, intensive outpatient treatment, and tobacco use treatment.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team-based approach providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including assistance with housing, benefits, training, education, and job placement with 24/7 availability.
• Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment support service helping people with behavioral health conditions find and keep employment, including job readiness skills, benefit management guidance, and ongoing individualized support.
• Crisis Services Mental health crisis intervention including 24/7 crisis line, screening and risk assessments, crisis therapy, crisis case management, and mobile crisis response with teams of therapists, case managers, and peer support.
• Same Day Access Walk-in appointments for initial mental health and substance use assessments, offering same-day access to services without requiring a pre-scheduled appointment.
• Specialized Services for Service Members, Veterans, and Family Members (SMVF) Mental health and support services specifically for active duty military, veterans, and their families, including therapy, care coordination, VA navigation assistance, and liaison services with the Veteran Health Administration.
• Parents Forever Class Three-hour educational course for parents and caregivers of children experiencing divorce, separation, or custody changes, providing practical tools and strategies for navigating family transitions.
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training 8-hour training course taught by certified staff teaching participants to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem, including skills for panic attacks, suicidal situations, and overdoses.
• Spring River Wellness/Fitness Center Fitness and wellness center offering members competitive fitness opportunities and health-related services, operated as part of the organization's broader wellness mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreased wait time for mental health and substance use treatment services through same-day walk-in assessments

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United WayminorOthersUnited Way logo displayed on website indicating partnership or community alliance with United Way of Southeast Kansas.
• ACMHCHK (Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas)minorOthersLogo displayed on website indicating membership in the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• High Plains Mental Health Center: Community mental health center based in Hays, Kansas serving multiple rural western Kansas counties. Closely comparable in mission, statutory Kansas CMHC designation, and rural service delivery model.
• Prairie View: Newton, Kansas-based nonprofit behavioral health organization providing outpatient mental health and substance use services with a faith-informed mission. Comparable as a Kansas nonprofit offering a multi-program behavioral health portfolio across a non-urban catchment.
• Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center: Community mental health center in Lawrence, Kansas delivering outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment, and 24/7 crisis services. Closely matches Spring River's service portfolio including MAT, ACT-style programs, and youth services under the Kansas CMHC model.
• COMCARE of Sedgwick County: Community mental health authority serving Sedgwick County (Wichita), Kansas with outpatient mental health, crisis, and substance use services. Operates a comparable CCBHC-aligned Kansas CMHC model at larger scale.
• Valeo Behavioral Health Care: Community mental health center serving Topeka and surrounding Shawnee County, Kansas, providing outpatient mental health and substance use services to a comparable Kansas catchment. Operates under the same Kansas community mental health center framework as Spring River with sliding-fee, MAT, and crisis services.
• Center for Counseling & Consultation: Community mental health center headquartered in Great Bend, Kansas serving a rural central Kansas catchment. Comparable to Spring River in geographic profile, rural Kansas footprint, and core outpatient mental health plus substance use service mix.
• Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Healthcare: Kansas City, Kansas-based community behavioral health provider offering outpatient mental health, SUD, and crisis services to Wyandotte County residents. Same Kansas CMHC regulatory structure as Spring River and similar emphasis on serving underinsured populations.
• Family & Children's Services of Greater Kansas City: Kansas City-area nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, substance use, and case management services with emphasis on serving Medicaid and uninsured populations. Comparable in mission, payer mix, and breadth of behavioral health programs to Spring River.
• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Government-affiliated community mental health center serving Johnson County, Kansas. Directly comparable Kansas behavioral health provider with outpatient, crisis, and ACT-style programs under state oversight.

Regional players

• Compass Health Network: Regional behavioral health provider based in Clinton, Missouri with extensive outpatient mental health, SUD, and crisis services across western Missouri. Comparable as a community-based behavioral health network, though operating in a neighboring state rather than directly in Kansas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SRMHW
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpringRiverMentalHealthandWellness
• Instagraminstagram.com/springrivermh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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