Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network Inc

Name

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network Inc

Legal name

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network

Website

https://gmhcn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GMHCN is a peer-run, statewide nonprofit founded in 1990 delivering Certified Peer Specialist training, peer support services, and advocacy for Georgians with mental health and substance use needs across five respite centers and a 24/7 warm line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Peer Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Peer support services
• Mental health training
• Certified peer specialists
• Behavioral health advocacy
• Recovery support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Primary funding from Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for peer support services, training programs, and community initiatives.
2. Training Fees: Fees for CPS training ($125), recertification training ($575), application fees ($20), and CEU verification services.
3. Conference Revenue: Registration fees from annual W.A.V.E.S. conference, with early bird pricing at $110 (general) and $25 (peer registration).
4. Healthcare Partnerships: Partnership with Kaiser Permanente of Georgia to provide peer support services to their members in recovery from mental illness or addictive disease.
5. Donations and Memberships: Individual donations, Kroger Community Rewards program, and membership contributions provide flexible funding for operations and innovative solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GMHCN operates as a peer-run, statewide nonprofit delivering mental health peer support services, Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) training and certification, and advocacy across Georgia. Its core offerings include a 24/7 Peer2Peer Warm Line, five Peer Support and Wellness Respite Centers, and the Georgia CPS Project Training, which is the gold standard replicated in over 40 states. The organization also runs specialized programs including RESPECT Institute, WRAP, WHAM, Ready4Reentry Forensic Peer Mentor Training, and LEAP training.

Product overview

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network Inc (GMHCN) operates as a peer-run, statewide nonprofit offering a portfolio of peer support services, professional training, and community programs. The core offerings center on the Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Project, which provides CPS-MH training, certification, and continuing education (CEU) programs; five Peer Support and Wellness Respite Centers located in Augusta, Cartersville, Moultrie, Cleveland, and Decatur; and specialized training programs including the Georgia Peer Support Institute (GPSI), Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Seminars, RESPECT Institute of Georgia, Whole Health Action Management (WHAM), Ready4Reentry Forensic Peer Mentor Training, LEAP Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Trauma-Informed Care. The organization also operates a 24/7 Peer2Peer Warm Line, Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) support groups, and an annual W.A.V.E.S. Conference. A Learning Management System (LMS) is under development to streamline training access and CEU tracking. The CPS Project serves as the foundation, with training replicating to 40+ other states, while the Respite Centers and warm line provide direct peer support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Project Training A flagship five-day intensive training program that certifies individuals as Georgia Certified Peer Specialists-Mental Health, providing the foundational training for peer support across Georgia and 40+ other states. Designed for mental health peers seeking professional certification.
• Peer Support and Wellness Respite Centers Five residential-style peer support centers in Augusta, Cartersville, Moultrie, Cleveland, and Decatur providing 24/7 recovery and wellness services, daytime programs, and overnight respite stays to Georgians in mental health or substance use recovery.
• Peer2Peer Warm Line

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200+ RESPECT Institute graduates have shared recovery stories with over 200,000 Georgians
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Radley HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Radley Health has formed a partnership with GMHCN as part of its expansion into Georgia. Radley Health, a behavioral health company that operates the largest peer support network in Ohio with over 450 certified peer support specialists, will leverage GMHCN's certification infrastructure and network to deploy Georgia-based Certified Peer Specialists through the RadleyCare platform for peer-driven mental health care.
• Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBHDD serves as the certifying authority for Georgia Certified Peer Specialists and provides funding for many GMHCN programs including CPS training, RESPECT Institute, and community initiatives. This partnership is fundamental to GMHCN's mission and operations.
• Kaiser Permanente of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMHCN provides peer support services to Kaiser Permanente members in recovery from mental illness or addictive disease throughout Georgia, primarily in the Atlanta Metro Area. Services include one-on-one support, goal setting, skill development, and weekly peer support groups focused on mental health education, addiction support, and resource sharing.
• Behavioral Health Services Coalition (BHSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHSC is a public/private mental health collaboration across Georgia that educates and shares information among members, the public, and policymakers; and coordinates advocacy. GMHCN hosts and coordinates this coalition which includes Mental Health America of Georgia, NAMI Georgia, Georgia Parent Support Network, and other behavioral health organizations.
• Mental Health America of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization within the Behavioral Health Services Coalition working to promote mental health and wellness across Georgia.
• NAMI GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization within the Behavioral Health Services Coalition providing advocacy and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
• Georgia Parent Support NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization within the Behavioral Health Services Coalition and one of three approved training agencies for CPS credentials in Georgia alongside GMHCN and Georgia Council for Recovery.
• Georgia Council for RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three approved training agencies for CPS credentials in Georgia (alongside GMHCN and Georgia Parent Support Network). Provides training for CPS-Addictive Disease credential.
• Georgia Department of CorrectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency for the Ready4Reentry Forensic Peer Mentor Training Program, supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges in the criminal justice system.
• Highland Rivers Behavioral HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional behavioral health provider employing Certified Peer Specialists for crisis stabilization programs, peer day programs, and veteran's services across Georgia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Radley Health: Radley Health operates the largest peer support network in Ohio with 450+ CPS and is expanding into Georgia via partnership with GMHCN and its RadleyCare digital platform. Radley represents the digital-first peer support model that GMHCN is partnering with rather than directly competing against — comparable business model, different geography and delivery channel.

Direct peers

• Georgia Council for Recovery: Georgia Council for Recovery is the third approved CPS-Addictive Disease training agency in Georgia. It competes with GMHCN for CPS-AD credentialing candidates and shares overlapping addiction-recovery and peer-support missions.
• Georgia Parent Support Network: GPSN is one of only three approved CPS training agencies in Georgia alongside GMHCN. It offers peer support training, family advocacy, and youth services — making it a direct competitor for state-funded CPS certification volume in the same Georgia market.
• NAMI Georgia: NAMI Georgia is the state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and is a co-member of the Behavioral Health Services Coalition with GMHCN. Both organizations provide peer-led support, advocacy, and education across Georgia's behavioral health ecosystem, serving overlapping populations of adults with mental illness and their families.
• Mental Health America of Georgia: Mental Health America of Georgia provides mental health advocacy, education, and peer-driven programming statewide, and is a BHSC partner with GMHCN. It overlaps in peer support, public education, and policy advocacy for Georgians with mental health conditions.

Broad incumbents

• Clubhouse International: Clubhouse International operates the global network of Clubhouses — peer-led community centers for people with mental illness — a model closely aligned with GMHCN's Peer Support and Respite Centers. Both are peer-run recovery models nationally recognized for supporting community integration for adults with serious mental illness.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The National Council is the largest behavioral health advocacy and membership organization in the US, with deep influence over state Medicaid peer-support policy and certification standards. It shapes the regulatory environment in which GMHCN's CPS training and peer-support billing operate.
• Mental Health First Aid USA: Mental Health First Aid USA delivers national standardized mental health literacy training, partially through certified instructors. GMHCN offers Mental Health First Aid training as part of its curriculum, making this national program a comparable training-cum-advocacy entity serving similar populations.

Regional players

• Highland Rivers Behavioral Health: Highland Rivers is a regional community service board in Northwest Georgia that employs Certified Peer Specialists (trained by GMHCN) for crisis stabilization, peer day programs, and veteran's services. It is a downstream employer and channel partner for GMHCN-certified CPS across the same Georgia geography.

Others

• SAMHSA: SAMHSA is the federal government agency that funds and sets national standards for peer support services and co-developed GMHCN's Ready4Reentry program. It is an upstream funder, policy-setter, and ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor, but is highly relevant to GMHCN's operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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