Damian Family Care Centers

What Damian Family Care Centers does

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating a network of 14 health center locations across New York State, including sites in Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Rhinebeck, and Ellenville. Founded in 1996 as Samaritan Health Services by Samaritan Village, Inc., the organization was rebranded in 2006 to honor Father Damian Pitcaithly and has since expanded from a single drug-treatment co-located clinic into a multi-site primary care, dental, and mental health provider. Its patient population is approximately 68% homeless, with services to that cohort growing nearly 400% since 2003, and the organization explicitly targets medically underserved, uninsured, and underinsured populations.

The service portfolio is built around three core verticals — Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, Dental, and Mental/Behavioral Health — augmented by a broad specialty suite (HIV/PrEP/PEP, women's health, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, podiatry, optometry, physical therapy, diabetes care, and medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder). The technology backbone is eClinicalWorks EHR with an encrypted 24/7 Patient Portal, supplemented by a Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program that transmits home readings back to providers. All 14 sites carry NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition with Behavioral Health Distinction, and the network has received American Heart Association Gold/Silver awards for hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol management.

Commercially, DFCC operates a hybrid nonprofit revenue model: federal FQHC grant funding and enhanced Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement under 42 U.S.C. 254b; patient service fees set on a Sliding Fee Scale tied to Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (with discounts for those at or below 200% FPL); and tax-deductible donations via a Circle of Care recurring program and one-time gifts. Distribution is direct-to-patient across physical sites plus a small telehealth footprint (extended-hours televisits at Third Avenue). Co-location with Odyssey House, Phoenix House, Services for the Underserved, and a methadone-to-abstinence program is a defining GTM feature, embedding clinics inside drug treatment facilities and homeless shelters to reach patients who would not otherwise access traditional primary care.

Name

Damian Family Care Centers

Legal name

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.

Website

https://damian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Damian Family Care Centers is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center operating 14 primary care, dental, and mental health sites across New York State, serving medically underserved, homeless (68% of patients), and substance abuse recovery populations regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Primary care services
• Federally qualified health center
• Community health centers
• Mental health services
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamaica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal FQHC Program Funding: As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Damian receives federal grant funding under the Health Center Program (42 U.S.C 254b). FQHCs receive enhanced reimbursement rates for Medicaid and Medicare patients.
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services including primary care, dental, and mental health services. Fees are adjusted based on sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients based on income and family size.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Damian accepts donations to support its mission of providing healthcare regardless of ability to pay. Donations can be one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations through Circle of Care program, or honor/memorial donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Damian Family Care Centers is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating 14 health center locations across New York State. It provides integrated primary medical care, dental, and mental health services to medically underserved populations regardless of ability to pay, supplemented by a Sliding Fee Scale Discount Program and a 24/7 eClinicalWorks patient portal.

Product overview

Damian Family Care Centers is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated healthcare services through a network of 14 health center locations across New York. The organization operates as a unified healthcare delivery platform offering core primary care services (Adult and Pediatric medicine) integrated with dental services, mental/behavioral health services, and specialty services including HIV care, women's health, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, podiatry, optometry, physical therapy, diabetes care, and medication-assisted therapy for opioid addiction. The service portfolio is supported by pharmacy assistance and sliding fee scale discount programs for underserved populations. A digital Patient Portal powered by eClinicalWorks provides patients 24/7 access to health information, appointments, and provider communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Primary Care
• Pediatric Services
• Dental Services
• Pediatric Dental Services
• Mental & Behavioral Health
• HIV Primary & Specialty Care
• Women's Healthcare
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Neurology
• Podiatry
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy
• Diabetes Care
• Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Opioid Addiction
• Pharmacy Assistance Program
• Sliding Fee Scale Discount Program
• Patient Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Homeless patient services increased nearly 400% since 2003
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Project Return, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Partnership established in 1999 to expand health services to Project Return's population. The combined organizations established Project Samaritan Health Services, Inc.
• Samaritan Village, Inc. (SVI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Original founding partner that established Damian Family Care Centers (originally as Samaritan Health Services) along with a large residential and outpatient drug treatment program. SVI had previously incorporated primary care clinics at each of its residential drug treatment facilities.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersFederal agency that designates Damian as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the Health Center Program (42 U.S.C 254b). HRSA provides grant funding and malpractice liability protection through Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Odyssey House, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn August 2016, Damian opened 121st Street Family Health Center co-located within Odyssey House's residential drug treatment program in Harlem.
• Phoenix House, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Phoenix House for co-location of health centers. Damian opened Long Island City Family Health Center in April 2017 and Ronkonkoma Family Health Center in January 2018, both co-located within Phoenix House drug treatment facilities.
• Services for the Underserved (SUS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDamian opened Ralph Avenue Health Center in Brooklyn in 2017, co-located within a homeless shelter operated by Services for the Underserved (SUS).
• HRSA National Health Service CorpscoreOthersDamian is a participant in HRSA's National Health Service Corps for doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, and nurses, helping recruit healthcare professionals to underserved areas.
• NYC Mayor's OfficeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDamian Initiatives video featured by the NYC Mayor's Office, highlighting the organization's work in the community.
• eClinicalWorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the patient portal platform for Damian Family Care Centers, enabling secure communication, appointment management, and health record access for patients.
• Ed Thompson Veterans ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond Hill Health Center location extends services to individuals receiving substance abuse treatment services at the Ed Thompson Veterans Program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Morris Heights Health Center: Bronx-based FQHC operating multiple sites across NYC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable in scale, mission, and patient demographics.
• Project Renewal: NYC-based nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and employment services to homeless and low-income individuals. Comparable mission focus on homeless populations and co-location of services.
• Sun River Health (formerly Hudson River HealthCare): Large FQHC network operating across the Hudson Valley and Long Island regions of New York. Directly comparable as a multi-site FQHC serving underserved populations, including overlapping geography in Rhinebeck.
• Brightpoint Health (now part of Hudson Valley Care): NYC-area FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services to underserved populations including those affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Comparable integrated care and target population.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: NYC FQHC providing primary care, dental, and mental health services to underserved Asian American communities. Comparable as a multi-site FQHC with sliding fee scale and federal funding model.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: NYC FQHC specializing in primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for LGBTQ populations and underserved communities. Comparable as a mission-driven FQHC with strong behavioral health integration.
• Acacia Network: NYC-based FQHC and social services network providing primary care, behavioral health, housing, and substance abuse treatment. Comparable integrated health and social services model with co-location approach.
• Urban Health Plan: Bronx-based FQHC network providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services to medically underserved communities in NYC. Comparable in scale, mission, and integrated service model.
• Ryan Health (William F. Ryan Community Health Center): NYC FQHC network serving low-income and homeless populations with primary care, behavioral health, and supportive housing services. Directly comparable target population and integrated care model.
• Community Healthcare Network: NYC-based FQHC operating multiple health centers focused on primary care, dental, and behavioral health for underserved populations. Closely comparable service mix and patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/damianfcc
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/damian-family-care-ctr

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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