What Community Service Organization does

Community Service Organization Behavioral Health Program (CSOBHP), operating as the Brotherhood Center, is a non-profit 501c3 outpatient behavioral health clinic headquartered at 1124 Baker St., Bakersfield, California. The parent CSO has operated in Kern County since 1947, with the behavioral health program operating since 1975; the current site is state-certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (Certification #150011BN, expiration 7/31/26). The clinic provides substance use disorder treatment (Levels 1.0 and 2.1), Matrix Model group counseling, drug prevention education, the STOP Program, the PC 1000 court-referred first-offender program (32 hours of education, counseling, self-help, and random drug testing), domestic violence programming (12- and 52-week tracks), the Thinking for Change and Seeking Safety curricula, on-site drug testing with chain-of-custody protocols, CBI 4 SA cognitive behavioral intervention, and referrals to community resources. Its mission emphasizes Hispanic families and Kern County's minority populations.

The organization runs on a services-based revenue model with no proprietary technology platform. Revenue is generated from three streams: (1) government contracts with Kern County Mental Health, Superior Courts, Child Protective Services, and the Probation Department for court-mandated and agency-referred clients; (2) Drug Medi-Cal reimbursement for treatment services, available to qualifying individuals; and (3) tax-deductible donations to the 501c3 entity (Federal ID #30-0080150). No public pricing exists; no self-pay rates are listed. Outreach is conducted via Facebook, Twitter, the csobhp.com website (including an online referral submission form), and annual community Open House events such as Centro De Colores. Distribution is entirely regional — a single physical site serving Kern County — with no digital product, app, or remote service delivery identified.

The go-to-market is hybrid sales-led and direct-to-consumer: institutional referrals drive court- and agency-mandated caseloads, while self-referrals via website form and walk-ins round out intake. The team comprises 11-12 staff including an Executive Director (Juan Garcia), a Program Coordinator (Jerry Ortega), multiple RADT-I and CADC-II SUD counselors, AMFT/LPCC therapists, a Drug Prevention Specialist, and support staff. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company, no venture capital, no private equity involvement, and no disclosed M&A, funding rounds, or expansion plans beyond maintenance of its existing Kern County footprint.

Name

Community Service Organization

Legal name

Community Service Organization Behavioral Health Program (Brotherhood Center)

Website

https://csobhp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Service Organization Behavioral Health Program (Brotherhood Center) is a Bakersfield, California non-profit outpatient substance use disorder clinic, founded 1947, providing court-mandated and Medi-Cal-funded SUD, domestic violence, and family counseling services to Kern County residents with a focus on Hispanic families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health counseling
• Outpatient addiction recovery
• Domestic violence services
• Court-mandated treatment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Public Funding: Non-profit organization providing counseling services funded through contracts with Kern County Mental Health Department, Kern County Superior Courts, Child Protective Services, and Kern County Probation Department.
2. Drug Medi-Cal Reimbursement: Accepts Drug Medi-Cal insurance for treatment services, with any individual potentially qualifying for coverage.
3. Donations: Registered 501c3 non-profit organization (Federal ID #30-0080150) that accepts tax-deductible donations to support program services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Service Organization Behavioral Health Program is a non-profit 501c3 outpatient behavioral health clinic offering substance use disorder treatment (Levels 1.0 and 2.1), group counseling, drug prevention education, domestic violence programs, on-site drug testing, and community resource referrals. Services are delivered at a single Bakersfield facility under contract with Kern County agencies, accepting Drug Medi-Cal and serving individuals, families, and court-referred clients.

Product overview

Community Service Organization Behavioral Health Program is a non-profit outpatient substance use disorder treatment center offering a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services through multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include Substance Use Disorder Services (Levels 1.0 and 2.1), Group Counseling with Matrix model, Drug Prevention Education, STOP Program, PC 1000 Program (court-referred for first-time offenders), Domestic Violence programs, Thinking for Change & Seeking Safety Curriculum, On-Site Drug Testing, and community resource referrals. The organization also offers CBI 4 SA (Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse) and Seeking Safety trauma treatment. Services are individualized through assessment and evaluation, with treatment plans formulated based on client needs, preferences, and goals. The organization has operated since 1947 and accepts Drug Medi-Cal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substance Use Disorder Services (1.0, 2.1) Intensive and non-intensive outpatient services for education, intervention, prevention, and recovery from substance-use-related problems, aimed at reducing substance use and criminality while promoting employment, education, and family well-being. Targeted at adults and youth struggling with addiction.
• Group Counseling with Matrix Group counseling services using the Matrix model to provide interpersonal interaction and peer support, helping clients feel a sense of belonging during their recovery process.
• Drug Prevention Education Fact-based drug education focusing on helping individuals develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to make good choices or change harmful behaviors, particularly targeting youth.
• STOP Program Intervention program focusing on alcohol and drug abuse and other behavioral health issues to help victims cope and improve their quality of life.
• PC 1000 Program Drug abuse education and counseling program serving as an alternative legal action for first-time offenders, consisting of 32 hours of education, counseling, self-help meetings, and random drug testing.
• Domestic Violence to Men and Women Programs promoting self-sufficiency, safety, and independence for victims of domestic violence, offering emergency shelter, supportive services, public education, and training. Programs run for 12 or 52 weeks.
• Thinking for Change & Seeking Safety Curriculum Family and individual skills training programs designed to maximize resilience and minimize risk factors, addressing behavioral challenges, delinquency, and substance abuse through coping strategies.
• On-Site Drug Testing Professional on-site drug testing program adhering to federal guidelines, providing urine drug collections and breath alcohol tests with strict chain-of-custody protocols.
• Referrals to Many Community Resources Referral services for social rehabilitation and crisis intervention, connecting clients with individual or group therapy and community resources for mental health issues.
• CBI 4 SA (Cognitive Behavioral Interventions 4 Substance Abuse) Cognitive behavioral intervention program designed for substance abuse treatment.
• Seeking Safety Evidence-based trauma treatment model for substance abuse and PTSD.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kern County Mental Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSOBHP provides counseling services under contract with Kern County Mental Health Department, serving residents with mental health and substance use disorder needs.
• Kern County Superior CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the PC 1000 Program for first-time drug offenders as an alternative legal action. Participants are referred after pleading guilty, with sentence suspended contingent on program completion.
• Child Protective ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides family services and counseling referrals for families involved with the child welfare system, focusing on family reunification and child safety.
• Kern County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides substance abuse counseling and monitoring services for individuals under probation supervision as part of their rehabilitation.
• California Department of Health Care ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensing and regulatory body that certifies the organization as an approved substance use disorder treatment provider. Listed as a resource link and regulatory oversight entity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BAART Programs (BayMark Health Services): Network of outpatient SUD treatment clinics in California accepting Medi-Cal and offering counseling plus MAT. Directly comparable in funding model, service offering, and target population.
• Addiction Research and Treatment, Inc. (ART): California outpatient opioid treatment and SUD counseling provider accepting Medi-Cal. Comparable outpatient SUD treatment model serving government-referred and self-pay clients.
• Aegis Treatment Centers: California outpatient SUD treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment and counseling across multiple sites. Direct competitor for Drug Medi-Cal-funded outpatient SUD referrals in the region.
• Cri-Help: California nonprofit offering outpatient and residential SUD treatment, including programs for court-referred clients. Comparable in mission and service mix to CSOBHP.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: California-based nonprofit providing outpatient and residential substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and court-referred programs. Highly comparable in mission, service mix, and government-contract-driven model.
• Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP): California nonprofit providing outpatient SUD treatment, prevention, and culturally targeted services for an underserved ethnic community. Closely mirrors CSO's nonprofit, culturally-focused, multi-program outpatient model.
• Prototypes (CRC Health): California outpatient SUD, mental health, and domestic violence treatment provider serving women, children, and families. Comparable in service breadth and county-referred client base.

Regional players

• Hispanos Unidos: California-based SUD and behavioral health nonprofit with culturally specific Hispanic-focused programming — directly analogous mission to CSO's Hispanic family emphasis, though serving a different region.
• Behavioral Health Services (BHS): Los Angeles County-based nonprofit providing outpatient SUD treatment, mental health, and prevention services. Comparable California nonprofit outpatient model, but operates in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit offering a wide continuum of SUD treatment including outpatient programs, prevention education, and evidence-based curricula like Matrix. Comparable in evidence-based program stack but much larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-service-organization-behavioral-health-program

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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