What The Consortium does

The Consortium, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) founded in 1967 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of twelve CMHCs serving the city and operates as the first mental health agency in Philadelphia with a community-elected board of directors and the first methadone clinic in Pennsylvania. The organization delivers integrated behavioral health, substance use, and supports coordination services across West and Southwest Philadelphia through five physical locations plus a mobile crisis unit (CARE Team), school-based sites, telehealth, and a client portal. Programmatic offerings include adult outpatient counseling (using CBT and Prolonged Exposure Therapy), children's behavioral health (Functional Family Therapy, Family Based Program, LINKS peer leadership), addiction services with medication-assisted treatment (Methadone, Vivitrol, Suboxone), residential rehabilitation (Webster Street CRR), supported employment (The Greenhouse), and supports coordination for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities across four counties. The Consortium serves more than 15,000 people annually and has helped over 250,000 individuals across its 50+ year history.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of government contracts (primarily through the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services), sliding-scale client fees, United Way payroll contributions (donor choice #16307), and tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Services are delivered without regard to ability to pay, insurance status, race, or other protected characteristics. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through physical locations and mobile units, with referral pipelines from Probation and Parole, inpatient hospitals, schools, and community agencies. Technology infrastructure consists of OMHSAS-approved telehealth delivery, an online client portal, and integrated screening tools for high-risk illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, HIV, Hep C). Key institutional partnerships include Spectrum Health Systems for integrated primary care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for 988 rollout, and sustained media relationships with WURD, WDAS-FM, and Power 99 radio.

Operationally, The Consortium is governed by a community-elected board (Chair: Alicia R. Burbage) and led by President/CEO Twiggy Rodriguez. Recent operational moves include a March 2026 relocation of services from 5501 Chestnut Street and continued evolution of telehealth capabilities established during the COVID-19 continuity response. The organization has earned recognition from Independence Blue Cross, hosted a national HHS press conference on the 988 suicide prevention hotline, and produced measurable outcomes including a 95% graduation rate at partner Paul Robeson High School.

Name

The Consortium

Legal name

The Consortium, Inc.

Website

https://consortiuminc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Consortium is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit Community Mental Health Center founded in 1967 that provides integrated behavioral health, substance use, and supports coordination services to more than 15,000 children, adults, and individuals with intellectual disabilities annually across five West/Southwest Philadelphia locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Community mental health
• Crisis intervention services
• Supports coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: The Consortium operates as a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) funded through contracts with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and other government agencies. As one of Philadelphia's twelve CMHCs, the organization receives public funding for behavioral health and substance abuse services.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Consortium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations are accepted online via PayPal/credit card, by mail, through United Way payroll plans (donor choice number 16307), and in-kind donations.
3. United Way Contributions: The organization receives contributions through employer United Way payroll plans, with donor choice number 16307, allowing supporters to designate workplace giving to The Consortium.
4. Client Services (Sliding Scale): Services are provided regardless of ability to pay. The organization serves individuals with various insurance coverage and those without insurance on a sliding scale basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Consortium is a nonprofit Community Mental Health Center that delivers behavioral health, substance use, and supports coordination services to community members of all ages. Core offerings include adult outpatient counseling and case management, children's outpatient therapy and family-based programs, medication-assisted treatment for addiction (Methadone, Vivitrol, Suboxone), mobile crisis response, residential rehabilitation, and supports coordination for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay through five Philadelphia-area locations, telehealth, school-based programs, and community outreach.

Product overview

The Consortium provides an integrated suite of behavioral health, substance use, and supports coordination services for community members of all ages. The organization operates as a nonprofit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) established in 1967. Core service areas include Adult Behavioral Health (outpatient counseling, case management, crisis intervention), Children's Behavioral Health (outpatient therapy, family-based programs, functional family therapy), Addiction Services (medication-assisted treatment with Methadone/Vivitrol/Suboxone, counseling), and Supports Coordination for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Additional services include the CARE Mobile Crisis Unit, The Greenhouse Supported Employment Program, TeleHealth remote services, residential rehabilitation, and crisis hotlines. Services are delivered through five locations in West and Southwest Philadelphia, with a compassionate, evidence-based approach using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services for adults aged 18 and older, including counseling, blended case management, continuity of care, mobile crisis intervention, and treatment using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
• Children's Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health services for children and adolescents (ages 5-21), including outpatient therapy, family-based programs using Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), blended case management, and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) for youth aged 11-18 with 24/7 crisis intervention.
• Addiction Services Drug and alcohol treatment programs including medication-assisted treatment (Methadone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Buprenorphine), individual and group counseling (IOP/OP), trauma therapy, family counseling, 12-step education, and peer support for opioid, alcohol, and other substance dependencies.
• Supports Coordination Coordination of services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IQ 70 or below, or documented before age 22), helping them access medical, educational, behavioral health, vocational, and community resources through individualized support plans (ISPs) across four counties.
• CARE Mobile Crisis Unit (Community Advocates Response and Engagement Team) Mobile crisis unit providing psychiatric emergency response, on-site evaluations, and crisis intervention for adults 18+ in West and Southwest Philadelphia, handling psychiatric emergencies with community-based stabilization services.
• TeleHealth Services Remote behavioral health services delivered via telephone or video conferencing for outpatient programs, counseling, case management, and psychiatric care. Approved by OMHSAS for temporary telehealth expansion and continued as an ongoing delivery channel.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Pharmacological treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence using Methadone, Vivitrol (Naltrexone), Suboxone, and Buprenorphine, delivered at the University City Recovery Center and supported by on-site Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner services through a Spectrum Health Systems partnership.
• The Greenhouse Supported Employment Program Employment support services helping individuals with behavioral health diagnoses find and keep competitive jobs, offering resume writing, job coaching, computer skills training, and ongoing employment support.
• Webster Street Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Residential program providing 24/7 staffed services for 13 adults with severe and persistent mental illness, teaching independent living skills and supporting community reintegration.
• Family Based Program Treatment and case management services for children at risk for out-of-home placement using Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), with 24/7 crisis intervention.
• Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Short-term, evidence-based intervention for youth aged 11-18 with behavioral problems, averaging 12-14 sessions over three to five months, delivered in home, school, or community settings.
• WORD Adolescent Drug Treatment Program Adolescent substance abuse treatment program for young people dealing with opioid, alcohol, and other drug addictions.
• SEEDS of HOPE (CIRC Program) Psychiatric rehabilitation program providing on-site and community support services for adults with behavioral health needs, focused on community reintegration and recovery.
• SNAP Summer Treatment Program Summer treatment program for children offering therapeutic interventions and skill-building activities during summer months to support continued behavioral health progress.
• Crisis Intervention Hotline (988) 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline (988) staffed with trained crisis workers available around the clock.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ people helped over 50+ years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• West Philadelphia High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Approved to provide on-site behavioral health services to West Philadelphia High School starting in 2017, expanding school-based mental health services in the community.
• Paul Robeson High School for Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Dynamic education and health partnership initiated in 2016, including creation of internships to introduce students to the behavioral health field. In 2017, approved to provide on-site behavioral health services. Partnership resulted in 95% graduation rate, reduced truancy, and eliminated bullying at the school.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted July 2022 national HHS press conference announcing suicide prevention hotline (988) and crisis intervention updates. VIP roundtable discussion on suicide prevention and mobile crisis intervention held at The Consortium, positioning organization as national behavioral health leader.
• WURD RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly radio show partnership with host Rick Ford since at least 2019, covering behavioral health topics, trauma, addiction recovery, and community programs. Show dates include multiple episodes from 2019-2021.
• WDAS-FM / Power 99 / WJJZcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInterview simulcast partnerships with iHeartMedia stations discussing opioid crisis, behavioral health services, and community impact. Multiple interviews conducted from 2018-2021.
• United States Senator Bob CaseyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSenator Bob Casey has publicly recognized The Consortium's 50 years of contributions and accomplishments in behavioral and mental health fields.
• National Council for Behavioral HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Consortium participates in National Council programs including the Addressing Health Disparities Leadership program for multicultural mental health awareness.
• Spectrum Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Spectrum Health Systems provides on-site Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner services at the addiction treatment clinic for physical exams, vaccinations, lab tests, medication refills, and minor medical care.
• Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing funding, referrals, and regulatory oversight. Consortium receives referrals through DBHIDS for crisis intervention, outpatient services, and community programs.
• Mercy Crisis Response CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral source for CARE Team Mobile Crisis Unit services. Mercy Hospital also serves as backup contact for outside-hours crisis support (215-748-9525).
• EPIC (Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as resource partner in community mental health ecosystem, aligned with DBHIDS initiatives.
• Comcast NewsmakersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision interview segment highlighting The Consortium's social impact and behavioral health services reaching thousands in the Tri-State Area.
• WHYY NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic radio coverage of Consortium CEO testimony before Philadelphia City Council regarding city crisis response programs and 988 hotline roll-out.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gaudenzia: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit specializing in substance use disorder treatment, including MAT, residential, and outpatient programs. Comparable on addiction services, MAT offerings, and regional Pennsylvania footprint.
• Horizon House: Philadelphia nonprofit serving individuals with behavioral health, intellectual disability, and substance use needs through residential and community programs. Directly comparable in mission, population served, and DBHIDS funding model.
• Resources for Human Development: Philadelphia-headquartered nonprofit operating behavioral health, intellectual disability, and addiction programs across Pennsylvania and multiple states. Closely comparable in service-line breadth, supports coordination, and CMHC-style contracts.
• Northeast Treatment Centers (NET Centers): Philadelphia-area behavioral health and substance use treatment provider with outpatient, MAT, and children's services. Comparable in target populations (adults, adolescents, justice-involved) and Philadelphia-centric footprint.
• Northwestern Human Services (NHS): Pennsylvania-based behavioral health and human services organization serving mental health, IDD, and addiction populations. Comparable in CMHC-type contracts, sliding-scale model, and supports coordination offerings.
• COMHAR: Philadelphia-based nonprofit behavioral health and social services agency providing outpatient mental health, substance use, and supportive housing across the same catchment. Direct competitor for DBHIDS contracts and referral flows in West/Southwest Philadelphia.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating behavioral health, intellectual disability, and child welfare programs across multiple states with significant Pennsylvania presence. Comparable on children's behavioral health and IDD services, but operates at national scale.
• Penn Medicine Behavioral Health: Academic medical center-affiliated behavioral health provider in Philadelphia offering outpatient, inpatient, and crisis services. Comparable in evidence-based therapies and Philadelphia catchment, but anchored in a larger hospital system with different economics.
• Merakey: National nonprofit operating behavioral health, intellectual disability, and autism services with significant Pennsylvania presence. Comparable across IDD supports coordination, behavioral health, and CMHC-adjacent services but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Einstein Behavioral Health (Einstein Healthcare Network): Philadelphia-based academic-affiliated behavioral health provider serving North Philadelphia with outpatient, substance use, and integrated care programs. Comparable in Philadelphia catchment and integrated primary/behavioral care approach, but with hospital system scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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