Helping People Succeed

Name

Helping People Succeed

Legal name

HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc.

Website

https://hpsfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Disability and Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Mental health therapy
• Early childhood intervention
• Behavioral health services
• Employment support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jensen Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual charitable donations from supporters; 90% of every dollar goes directly to program implementation.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Accepts various insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, and others for therapy and psychiatric services.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate giving program where businesses sponsor the organization to advance its mission while aligning their brand with community impact.
4. Grant Funding: Funding from government agencies and foundations to support program operations and community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Helping People Succeed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides comprehensive intervention, disability, mental health, and behavioral health services across the Treasure Coast of Florida. Its service portfolio is organized by life stage — Birth to Five (early identification, home visits, parent coaching), School Age Youth 6-18 (after-school programs, social skills training, therapeutic support), Transition Years 18-22 (workforce development, Project SEARCH, Steps to Success), and Adults 22+ (day training, life skills, Employment Options job placement) — augmented by Targeted Case Management, Mental Health Therapy, and Psychiatric Services.

Product overview

Helping People Succeed is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing comprehensive intervention and disability services across the Treasure Coast of Florida. The organization offers a unified service portfolio organized by age groups: Birth to Five Services (developmental monitoring, parent coaching, behavioral intervention), School Age Youth Services (after-school and summer programs, therapeutic support, social skills training), Transition Years Services (workforce development, career camps, Steps to Success and Project SEARCH programs), and Adult Services (day training, life skills development, Employment Options job placement). All services include mental health support through Targeted Case Management, Psychiatric Services, and Mental Health Therapy. The organization does not operate as a technology product company but rather as a direct service provider for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Birth to Five Services Early childhood services for children ages 0-5 providing early identification of developmental delays, home visits by infant specialists, parent coaching, developmental monitoring, behavioral intervention, and social communication group classes for families.
• School Age Youth Services After-school, summer camp, and therapeutic programs for youth ages 6-18 with mental health diagnoses or 504/IEP plans, providing structured skill-building, homework assistance, social skills training, academic tutoring, and therapeutic activities at sites including Westside Academy in Fort Pierce.
• Transition Years Services Services for individuals ages 18-22 with disabilities supporting transition into adulthood, including workforce development, school break and summer career camps, social communication groups, and programs such as Project SEARCH, Steps to Success, and Youth Employment Services (YES).
• Adult Services Day training and life-skills development programs for adults with disabilities, including Community Connections inclusion programs, Employment Options job placement services, and Follow Along employment retention support.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health services including Targeted Case Management, Psychiatric Mental Health and Medication Management, and Mental Health Therapy for individuals of all ages, reimbursed through insurance plans such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, and Sunshine Health.
• Therapeutic Services Strength-based, person-centered therapeutic treatment supporting individuals in managing emotions, improving access to quality care, and overcoming social and economic obstacles to mental well-being.
• Psychiatric Services Comprehensive psychiatric care including evaluations, medication management, and a collaborative care approach with therapists and case managers, serving individuals starting at age 6.
• Community Connections Community inclusion program for adults with disabilities (aged 22+) offering educational, community, and recreational activities along with life skills and pre-employment training.
• Employment Options Program helping adults with disabilities (aged 18+) find and maintain competitive employment through job matching with local businesses and ongoing employment consultant support.
• Project SEARCH One-year school-to-work program for Martin County students aged 18-21 who have met graduation requirements, providing employment-related internships in up to three Cleveland Clinic departments combined with employability and independent living skills training.
• Camp Success 8-week summer camp for children with behavioral/emotional challenges ages 6-12, offering therapeutic activities to prevent academic regression and provide enriching summer experiences.
• Family Navigator Program Program for families of children up to 10 years in St. Lucie and Martin Counties with Autism and related disabilities, connecting families with providers, providing support and guidance, and advocating for unique family needs.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healthy Start Coalition of OkeechobeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prenatal and early childhood health services in Okeechobee County.
• Healthy Start Coalition of St. Lucie CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prenatal and early childhood health services in St. Lucie County.
• Healthy Start Coalition of Martin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prenatal and early childhood health services in Martin County.
• Cleveland Clinic FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Project SEARCH program - young adults with developmental disabilities complete employment-related internships in various hospital departments.
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body ensuring quality standards in disability services.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing transportation-related services and compliance support.
• United Way of Martin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community partner providing funding and resources for human services programs.
• United Way of St. Lucie and OkeechobeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community partner providing funding and resources for human services programs.
• Martin County Board of County CommissionersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting community programs.
• St. Lucie County Board of County CommissionersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting community programs.
• Westside AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school site for after-school and summer camp programs in Fort Pierce serving children with mental health diagnoses.
• Indiantown YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for mental health and disability services.
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner providing regulatory oversight and funding for disability services.
• Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program partner helping individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment.
• Healthy Families FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome visiting program partner providing support to at-risk families.
• Sunshine HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing coverage for services to members.
• AetnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing coverage for services to members.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing coverage for services to members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Arc: National nonprofit network providing disability advocacy, case management, employment, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable target population and direct-service model to HPS.
• Easterseals: National federation of nonprofits providing disability services, mental health, and vocational rehabilitation across the lifespan. Closest functional peer to Helping People Succeed's combined early intervention, youth, and adult service portfolio.
• Goodwill Industries International: Mission-driven nonprofit network providing job training, employment placement, and community services for people with disabilities and barriers. Direct overlap with HPS's Employment Options, YES, and Project SEARCH programs.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability services network delivering case management, employment support, therapy, and lifespan services for individuals with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable in mission and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing family support, behavioral health, housing, and community services with significant disability and youth programming. Comparable multi-service nonprofit structure but at larger national scale.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large national behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability services provider operating in many states. Overlaps on psychiatric, therapy, and transition-age programming but serves a broader footprint.

Regional players

• Sunrise Community of Florida: Florida-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable service basket and Florida operating geography.

Emerging players

• Lighthouse Guild: Specialized nonprofit offering behavioral health, vision, and rehabilitation services with strong employment and independent living programming. Partial overlap with HPS's adult day training and employment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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