Children's Resource Center

What Children's Resource Center does

Children's Resource Center (CRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health agency founded in 1976 and headquartered at 1045 Klotz Road in Bowling Green, Ohio. It is the only agency in Wood County specializing solely in child and adolescent mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. CRC delivers a full continuum of services across eight program modules: Prevention Services, Day Treatment Group, Co-Occurring Disorders Services, Outpatient Therapy, School-Based Services, Home-Based Services, Psychiatric Services, and Emergency Services (including 24/7 crisis intervention, Mobile Response and Stabilization, and residential treatment). Clinical modalities are evidence-based and trauma-informed, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, biofeedback, motivational interviewing, and the Sanctuary Model, with neurofeedback being added.

CRC's service delivery is multi-modal: agency-based at its main facility, embedded within all 10 Wood County school districts, delivered in clients' homes, and provided in community settings. In FY25, the organization reported serving over 1,500 youth annually and providing over 1,000 hours of crisis intervention, with 95% of outpatient clients reporting their provider listened to them and 91% of residential clients reporting symptom improvement. Residential capacity stands at 8 locked beds, with an expansion to 16 beds (plus psychiatric urgent care) underway under the Youth Crisis Center project.

Revenue is generated through a blend of third-party insurance billing (Medicaid and most plans), a sliding fee scale funded by the Wood County ADAMHS Board levy, government contracts (WCADAMHS, OhioMHAS, OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Ohio Department of Children and Youth), and charitable donations. The organization is Joint Commission accredited and holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, with a board drawn from BGSU faculty, healthcare, legal, and child welfare leadership. CRC is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Children's Resource Center

Legal name

Children's Resource Center

Website

https://crcwoodcounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Children's Resource Center is a Wood County, Ohio nonprofit (founded 1976) providing comprehensive child and adolescent mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services across prevention, outpatient, residential, crisis, and school- and home-based programs to over 1,500 youth annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs (EDACALAJ)

Keywords

• Youth mental health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Child psychology services
• Crisis intervention services
• Co-occurring disorders treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: All services provided by CRC (excluding Prevention Services) are billed through the client's insurance. CRC accepts Medicaid and most health insurance plans.
2. Sliding Fee Scale / Financial Assistance: CRC will serve all Wood County families regardless of ability to pay. A sliding fee discount is offered for all services based on family size and family income, with funding through the Wood County ADAMHS Board Levy.
3. Government Contracts: CRC receives significant government funding through the WCADAMHS Board. A contract for $2,666,006 was approved covering residential unit, crisis/MRSS, early childhood intervention, sexual abuse prevention, Functional Family Therapy, and transportation. Additional grants from state and federal sources support specific programs.
4. Grant Funding: CRC receives grant funding from multiple sources including the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio Children's Trust Fund and Whole Child Matters Grant), OneOhio Recovery Foundation ($223,873 for COD program reinstatement), and ARPA funding ($90 million state investment with local portion going to youth crisis services).
5. Donations: CRC accepts donations to support comprehensive behavioral health programs for youth in the community, with the organization celebrating 50 years of impact in 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Children's Resource Center is a nonprofit behavioral health agency providing comprehensive mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse services for children, adolescents, and families in Wood County, Ohio. The organization delivers a continuum of care including prevention services, outpatient therapy, school-based services, home-based services, psychiatric medication management, day treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, residential treatment, and 24/7 crisis intervention.

Product overview

Children's Resource Center is a nonprofit behavioral health agency offering a comprehensive suite of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services for youth and families in Wood County, Ohio. The organization operates eight distinct program/service modules: Prevention Services (grant-funded early childhood programs), Day Treatment Group (structured therapeutic groups), Co-Occurring Disorders Services (integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment), Outpatient Therapy (evidence-based counseling), School-Based Services (in-district mental health support), Home-Based Services (in-home family support), Psychiatric Services (medication management and assessment), and Emergency Services (24/7 crisis intervention and residential care). These programs are designed to work collaboratively, with youth often receiving services across multiple programs based on assessed needs. The agency also offers Behavioral Health Internships for students pursuing careers in the behavioral health field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevention Services Grant-funded programs supporting healthy development of children birth through 8 years old, including Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC), Primary Care Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), and Summer Friendship Camp for children entering Pre-K through 2nd grade. All Prevention Services are free to clients.
• Day Treatment Group Structured group program for children and adolescents ages 7-18 offering skills groups, SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress), Adventure Therapy, and seasonal programs for emotion regulation and ADHD support.
• Co-Occurring Disorders Services Integrated treatment program for youth and adolescents struggling with mental health and substance use disorders, offering individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services up to four days per week.
• Outpatient Therapy Outpatient behavioral health counseling services for children and adolescents experiencing social and emotional difficulties, utilizing evidence-based trauma-informed treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Bio-feedback, and Motivational Interviewing.
• School-Based Services Mental health services provided directly within Wood County's 10 school districts, including behavioral health counseling and case management to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional barriers to academic success. Staff maintain offices in respective schools.
• Home-Based Services In-home and community support services including case management for skill building, intensive home-based therapy for families, and family stabilization programs for youth in out-of-home placements, with referrals through Wood County Department of Job and Family Services.
• Psychiatric Services Psychiatric assessment, medication management, and ADHD testing services delivered by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) for evaluation and treatment of mental health conditions.
• Emergency Services 24/7 crisis intervention services including crisis counseling, residential services for short-term assessment and treatment in an 8-bed secure unit, Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS), and crisis observation rooms for youth in crisis.
• Youth Crisis Center New Youth Crisis Center expanding Crisis Residential Unit to 16 beds (10 traditional CRU beds and 6 intensive care beds), with 23-hour crisis observation rooms and integrated youth psychiatric urgent care, developed as part of Ohio's Crisis Continuum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 youth served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (WCADAMHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding and planning partner for mental health and addiction services in Wood County. Approved $2,666,006 contract for CRC services including residential unit, crisis/MRSS, early childhood intervention, and transportation. Jointly awarded $6.6M ARPA funding for Youth Crisis Center development. WCADAMHS plans, funds, and monitors services for people with serious mental illness and alcohol/drug addictions throughout the county.
• Ohio Department of Children and YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed CRC Prevention Team as Master Trainer for 18 counties within Northwest Ohio under the Whole Child Matters Grant. Provides funding through Ohio Children's Trust Fund and Whole Child Matters Grant for prevention programming including IECMHC, Primary Care Triple P, and Summer Friendship Camp.
• Wood County School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRC provides mental health services directly within Wood County's 10 school districts, allowing close collaboration with school staff and families to address needs of the whole child. Staff maintain offices within respective schools as outreach to provide services within the local community.
• Wood County Department of Job and Family ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferrals for Family Stabilization program come through Wood County JFS. Program provides family preservation and reunification for youth in out-of-home placements who have experienced traumatic events, relationship conflict, loss of safety, and difficulties regulating emotions or behavior.
• Bowling Green State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard President Casey Cromwell is a Professor at BGSU. Dr. William H. O'Brien from BGSU Psychology Department presented at Douglas Ullman Conference 2025 on psychophysiology and clinical health psychology.
• MeijerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Hop Into Summer 2026 event celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and CRC's 50th anniversary. Supporting community event at Kiwanis Memorial Picnic Shelter.
• InTech IT SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2024 Douglas Ullman Conference, an annual event honoring CRC's Founder and first Board President Douglas G. Ullman.
• Zepf CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2024 Douglas Ullman Conference, an annual educational conference bringing top behavioral health experts to Bowling Green.
• NAMI Wood CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing activities at CRC Art Show 2025 event. National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate supporting mental health awareness in Wood County.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Zepf Center: Toledo-based nonprofit behavioral health provider serving northwest Ohio with mental health, addiction, and crisis services. Overlaps CRC's geography and is already a named CRC event sponsor; comparable as a regional behavioral health incumbent competing for the same referral pool.
• Child & Family Services of Northwestern Ohio: Toledo-area nonprofit serving children, adolescents, and families with mental health, counseling, and family preservation services. Direct regional competitor overlapping CRC's northwest Ohio footprint.

Direct peers

• Pressley Ridge: Mid-Atlantic/Midwest nonprofit providing residential, community-based, and school-based behavioral health services for children and adolescents. Closely mirrors CRC's school-based and home-based services model and trauma-informed approach.
• OhioGuidestone: Ohio's largest behavioral health and social services nonprofit serving children, families, and adults statewide. Similar funding model (county boards, Medicaid, grants) and comprehensive service continuum.
• Bellefaire JCB: Cleveland-based nonprofit serving children and adolescents with behavioral health, autism, and substance use services, including residential treatment. Closest comparable operating model to CRC in terms of child-focused continuum of care and accredited residential services.
• Sequel Youth & Family Services: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, behavioral health, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Closest comparable to CRC's locked residential and co-occurring disorders services at scale.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing in-home, behavioral health, and child welfare services through OH home-based programs including Functional Family Therapy. Comparable home-based and family stabilization service lines.
• Applewood Centers (Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services): Cleveland-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and prevention services to children and youth. Comparable child-focused behavioral health continuum with school- and community-based delivery.
• Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: Wood County-serving nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, and crisis services across the lifespan. Direct competitor in CRC's home market with overlapping school-based and outpatient services.

Emerging players

• BrightView Health: Ohio-headquartered outpatient addiction and mental health provider with multiple sites across Ohio. Comparable co-occurring disorders treatment platform but adult-focused; relevant for monitoring expansion into pediatric services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crcwoodcounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/crcwoodcounty

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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