Aware

What Aware does

AWARE Inc. (Anaconda Work and Residential Enterprises) is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 and incorporated in 1976, headquartered in Anaconda, MT. The organization delivers community-based mental health, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, and early childhood services to Montanans of all ages, reaching all 56 counties through 11+ physical offices, nearly 50 group homes, a Cognia-accredited private school (Center for Excellence), an assisted living facility (Liberty Place), embedded services in 40 school districts, and statewide telehealth. AWARE operates five core program lines: Community Care & Treatment (outpatient therapy, PACT/FACT assertive community treatment, 988 partnership), Childhood Services, Family Services (including Early Head Start), and Adult Services spanning residential, supported living, case management, vocational, and ABA programs.

AWARE is funded primarily through Medicaid reimbursements and contracts with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, supplemented by federal grants (notably a $4.5M SAMHSA grant for the FACT program and a $457K FCC Telehealth grant), foundation grants, and donations. The organization is CARF-accredited (since 1980, most recent three-year cycle 2022), Cognia-accredited for its school (2023), and is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) pilot participant. Its revenue reached approximately $50M in 2024 per IRS filings and grew to approximately $70M in 2025 after acquiring Liberty Place and the Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC). AWARE now employs approximately 1,200 staff serving roughly 12,000 clients annually and reports narrow but healthy operating margins.

AWARE has no proprietary technology product; its go-to-market is community-led rather than sales-driven. Service access comes via referrals from schools, healthcare providers, and government agencies, supplemented by self-referral, community events, and direct outreach. Internally, IT infrastructure is limited to electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and standard nonprofit management systems (EveryAction for fundraising). The organization's distribution scale (statewide rural reach), regulatory certifications, integrated service model spanning the full lifespan, and 50-year institutional history form the basis of its durable operating position.

Name

Aware

Legal name

AWARE Inc.

Website

https://aware-inc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AWARE Inc. is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that provides community-based mental health, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, and early childhood services to approximately 12,000 Montanans annually across all 56 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community-based behavioral health and disability services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Developmental disability support
• Residential group homes
• Early childhood services
• Behavioral health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaconda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Medicaid: AWARE receives Medicaid reimbursement and state government contracts for mental health and developmental disability services. The organization operates as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) pilot. A 2024 IRS filing showed approximately $50 million in revenues, growing to $70 million in 2025 after acquisitions.
2. Federal Grants: AWARE receives federal funding including SAMHSA grants ($4.5 million for FACT program implementation), FCC Telehealth grants ($457,000), and Early Head Start funding from the Administration for Children and Families.
3. Donations & Fundraising: The organization accepts charitable donations through its website and hosts fundraising events including annual Charity Golf Scramble. In 2024, AWARE generated $46 million in economic investment in Montana.
4. Foundation Grants: PacificSource awarded AWARE a $60,000 grant to support psychiatric care in Missoula and Kalispell.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AWARE is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-based mental health, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, and early childhood services across all 56 Montana counties. Services are delivered through 11+ outpatient offices, nearly 50 group homes, 40 partner schools, in-home visits, and telehealth, and include therapy, case management, residential care, vocational support, and crisis intervention.

Product overview

The organization described in the available website content is AWARE (aware-inc.org), a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides community-based mental health services, developmental disability support, and family services across Montana. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform. Its 'products and services' consist entirely of human services programs including mental health counseling, residential care, case management, educational programs, and community support services. These are not technology product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Excellence: A private school in Anaconda, Montana dedicated to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential through personalized education and therapeutic support. Accredited through Cognia.
• Liberty Place
• PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment)
• FACT (Family Assertive Community Treatment)
• Early Head Start

Products and services

• Community Care & Treatment Services Outpatient mental health, daily living support, recovery services, telepsychiatry, crisis intervention, and case management delivered to individuals and families across Montana.
• Residential Group Homes Nearly 50 group homes serving people with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and children with serious emotional disturbances.
• PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) Intensive mental health support program bringing services directly to individuals in need to foster stability and well-being in the community.
• FACT (Family Assertive Community Treatment) Family-centered mental health treatment program empowering families to heal, grow, and thrive together through assertive community treatment.
• Early Head Start Federal early childhood program empowering families with children from birth to 3 years old through vital resources and no-cost-to-families services for qualified families.
• Center for Excellence Private School Private K-12 school in Anaconda, Montana dedicated to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential through personalized education and therapeutic support; accredited through Cognia.
• Liberty Place Assisted Living Whitehall, Montana assisted living facility providing 24/7 personalized care, rehabilitation, and intensive treatment for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries.
• Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) Services Comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services in western Montana integrated into AWARE's portfolio through the 2025 WMMHC acquisition.
• Developmental Disability Residential and Learning Center Residential, supported living, day services, and the Learning Center for individuals with developmental disabilities, including the first residential autism services in Montana.
• Case Management Services SDMI Waiver, Adult Case Management, and 0208 DD Targeted Case Management programs serving more than 2,800 Montanans each year through a team of 75 professionals.
• ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Services Applied Behavior Analysis services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts across multiple AWARE service lines.
• Therapeutic Recreation Services Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist-led recreational therapy services for individuals served across AWARE's programs statewide.
• Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) Teams 48 CSCT teams embedded in 40 Montana school districts delivering school-based mental health services to 783 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,772 individuals served annually across all 56 Montana counties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Babies and Beyond (East Helena)minorOthersChildcare partner providing Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers in East Helena area.
• Kristi's Kiddie Korner (Whitehall)minorOthersChildcare partner providing play-based learning and social skills development for young children in Whitehall.
• Family Tree Nurturing Center (Billings)minorOthersChildcare partner in Billings providing comprehensive child care with focus on emotional and developmental support.
• Shelly Fischer Childcare Programs (Butte)minorOthersButte-area childcare partner offering diverse early childhood education options including University on Princeton, Kidz Konnections, and Young Explorers programs.
• Mini Scholars Discovery Academy (Butte)minorOthersReggio Emilia and Montessori inspired childcare in Butte providing inspired learning environment.
• Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing Medicaid contracts and oversight for developmental disability and mental health services. AWARE is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) pilot participant.
• NAMI MontanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Alliance on Mental Illness Montana chapter recognizes AWARE as a critical resource providing developmental disability and mental health care that other agencies cannot offer.
• Behavioral Health Alliance of MontanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWARE CEO Matt Bugni serves on Executive Board. Alliance of behavioral health organizations working to strengthen services statewide.
• Special Olympics MontanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWARE athletes participate in Special Olympics sports including softball, golf, basketball, bowling, and cross-country, providing athletic competition and social engagement for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly-traded provider of home and community-based behavioral health, I/DD, and pharmacy services across the U.S. Comparable as a scaled multi-state operator of the same service lines AWARE runs (group homes, mental health, I/DD support) but at national scale and with for-profit capital structure.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit disability services network providing autism services, early childhood education, mental health, and I/DD support. Comparable mission and service mix to AWARE's developmental disability and early childhood lines, with national footprint vs. AWARE's Montana concentration.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable service portfolio (group homes, day programs, mental health services) to AWARE but operates across many states with PE-backed ownership.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and human services including I/DD and mental health programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated nonprofit human services organization with similar service mix (group homes, mental health, early childhood) but at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Benchmark Human Services: Nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, and community-based services for individuals with I/DD and mental health needs across multiple states. Comparable service model (group homes, community support, ABA) and nonprofit structure similar to AWARE.
• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization providing residential, in-home, and community-based mental health services. Comparable integrated service delivery model and nonprofit structure, especially to AWARE's youth mental health and residential group home services.
• Center for Mental Health (Montana): Montana-based community mental health center providing outpatient mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services across central Montana. Directly comparable to AWARE as a regional CCBHC-designated behavioral health nonprofit serving similar populations with similar service lines.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit behavioral health organization operating residential, educational, and community-based programs for individuals with I/DD, autism, and mental health needs. Comparable mission-driven nonprofit structure and integrated service model, though larger and multi-state.
• Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC): Pre-acquisition direct competitor in western Montana providing mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services. Acquired by AWARE in 2025; its standalone service profile historically mirrored AWARE's, making it the closest comparable peer.

Regional players

• RiverStone Health: Yellowstone County's community health center and public health department serving Billings and south-central Montana. Comparable as a Montana-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, developmental disability, and public health services, though smaller in scale than AWARE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/aware_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/AWAREInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aware-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/awareinc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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